Panama

Mommy and Daddy went to Panama this past weekend for a wedding. We didn't take many pictures because Mommy was sick as a dog from whatever CJ had most recently brought home from daycare.

The first thing we did when we arrived was see the Panama Canal.

We drove around and got to enjoy some of the rain forest.

Here's mommy at the beautiful church before the wedding.

And at the beach on our last day before heading home.

The rest of the pictures are on Shutterfly here.

Donnie's B-day

Today was Donnie's 1-year old birthday party! Check out all the pictures here.

As a few highlights, here's CJ playing with all the neighborhood toys.

Singing happy birthday to Donnie.

Eating cupcakes.

Playing with Donnie's toys.

Getting a gift too! Too bad we had no snow that day.


Some goodbye shots of the four of us.

Christmas in NJ

Since we were in California this year for Christmas, we celebrated our Christmas at home on December 29th.

Here's our festive living room with CJ starting to open presents.

He got a Lego train set from Uncle Peter.

And a Razor Scooter from Aunt Maggie and Uncle Matt.

He loved the hockey set from dad.

Helping to clean up on his scooter.

See all of the pictures here.

A Few Recent Videos

Here are a few recent end of the year miscellaneous videos of CJ goofing around the house.

Playing ball in mommy's shoes:

Dancing to Christmas music:

This was a Christmas gift from last year, but boy did CJ get a kick out of it this year!

Christmas in CA

We spent Christmas week in California this year. We took a ton of pictures during our trip; to see them all please click here.

We arrived a few days early so decided to take CJ to see the train displays at the Richard Nixon museum. CJ couldn't believe his eyes. He ran from one display to the next!

When CJ becomes President some day, this is the photo that will be in all the newspapers.

While Mommy and Daddy spent an evening in San Diego, CJ went to the puppet show with Gamma.

In fact, it was so much fun, they went back the next night with Uncle Kyle and Aunt Sam.

CJ loved their new puppy.

Here's CJ helping Gamma set up for the family to come over on Christmas Eve.

On Christmas Eve day, John's son Chad and wife Terah came over with their 3-year old daughter, Macaela, and 6-month old son. CJ had a blast with Macaela; they chased each other around the house.




Family photo opp.


On Christmas Eve, we went to Grandpa's house to celebrate and watch CJ open presents.

On Christmas morning, we opened more presents back at Gamma's house.


In the afternoon, more family came over, and there were lots of games to play. CJ made a good ping pong partner for Uncle Kyle.

At night, CJ played with his new trains.


Another family photo opp before everyone goes there separate ways.

Making Ginger Bread Houses

Getting into this holiday spirit, CJ made his first gingerbread house at Bedens Brook Country Club.

Daddy's Future Hockey Star

Daddy hopes this is a good sign! We recently took CJ to the annual skating party at Princeton Day School. CJ couldn't wait to get out on the ice. He stayed on as long as Daddy's arms could hold him up. Daddy got a 5 second break in between before CJ was off and running back to the ice.

Daddy's promises that HE will be the one to take him to 5am hockey practice soon...