My Papi relaxing by the great fire his son built. Had a great night drinking wine and having wonderful conversation. Also got some real good lessons in astronamy, we were blessed with starry skies and my dad even remembered to bring his map of the stars and constellations. After a tough day out on the water it was a nice way to wind down.
Our accomidations!
The chilly beautiful morning!
A Osprey in its nest, wondering why this New Yorker with the camera is getting so close!!!
My double Amerillis, flowers never cease to amaze me.

The girls and me at Sterling Forest NY in January, EJ just let one rip! we thought it was very funny, we are very easily amused! Was a very nice hike that day, We acctually did more of the AP trail ( Appalacian Trail ) I also picked up a hitch hicker whom stuck with me for 2 days, a dear tick. He is no longer with us.
If you know my wife than you know how rare this picture is. She does not play video games, but on this day she just decided to vegitate with rosie at her side, I think she even won the game! you go Mommy!!!
My Rock and Roll little girl. Makes my heart swell with pride!!

Since I can't plant in the winter, I figured I'd start cooking. This dish is hammered chicken stuffed with spinach, feta cheese and various herbs, then wrapped in bacon to keep it moist in the oven. This served with pan seared asparagus and homemade creamed corn. ;) Mmmmm!!!!!!!

The revamped cieling. I do believe that we will just be keeping this area white as to not loose the detail of the woodwork and make it to busy for the eye. Walls will be painted and then the room will be accented with various plants... yeah plants, go figure.

Well here's the new ceiling fan that I installed. I liked these blade because they sort of matched the beaded board and wains cotting in the kitchen
Primed and waiting for it's new coat of paint, I wonder if stay at home moms have to go through this? ;)

My Dad told me when he came to America 40 years ago, northern America in particular, had many many of these large woodpeckers. Then as the years went by he couldn't find them anywhere and thought that they had simply gone extinct. So I was pretty surprised when I looked out the living room window and saw this one feeding at our tree. Very large bird I think this one was over a foot long. There you go Papi!

What A sky, this one captured at the lake in back of thier house in Fl. by either my mom or my dad, they both told me that they did it, so I can't be to sure whom to give the credit!
Amazing colors!
My Mami chilling out at the beach.

By Dad found this little guy by the lake.

Everything is okay after a good cry and a good hug, same goes for adults!

Well Happy New Year Everyone! The month of December seems to have flashed by in the blink of an eye. We got back on Monday from another wonderful trip to see Omi and Opi in Florida, and spend another silly Christmas with them. Steph and the girls also had a awesome visit with Grandma and Grandpa, even going so far as to wrestle Crocs!! The girls had a blast and were almost left there, but the grandparents weren't having it. I even got to go on a 2 day kayaking trip through the Everglades with my Dad and sleep out under the stars and get a sweet astronomy lesson (star map and all, thanks dad ) So anyway we're back in the NY after a longa-- drive and already a week has slipped by! I'll edit and post picture from December and our trip this weekend and do a nice visual update. Until then I just wanted to wish a happy healthy and safe New Year to one and all!