April 14, 2013

One Mile Fun Run

Ben finishing in the middle of the pack
Nate finishing third overall


The Route


Ben on the way home from our Rustic Mill breakfast

March 26, 2013

March 14, 2013

Happy 9th Birthday Nate!

We took some friends to see Escape From Planet Earth @ Westfield Movie Theater after pizza and ice cream @ home.



March 6, 2013

Little Reader

Ben gets his very own library card...he is turning into quite a good reader!

February 17, 2013

February 14, 2013

Happy Valentine's Day!


Nate's Basketball Shot

getting the ball...

dribbling the ball...

taking the shot...

waiting to see if it goes in...

success!

Sketching @ Museum of Natural History



January 11, 2013

Alexander Tai Wenk

The boys got their first cousin on January 11, 2013!

November 22, 2012

Thanksgiving 2012

Field goal kickers: Nate 21 yards, Ben 6 yards

Hiking through Central Park

Lincoln Center circus

once around!

cold turkeys


October 31, 2012

Happy Halloween

All of the downed trees and power lines from Hurricane Sandy cancelled trick-or-treating but the Beach's and the Sdao's parties softened the blow.



September 29, 2012

Back To School Night

You both left Mom such great letters at your desk for her to find!


September 9, 2012

First ever football season

Nate, first practice, full gear
Benny looking to pile on!  flag football, Memorial Field
Nate, with trademark black forearm pads

Nate's first official Sack! vs. Scotch Plains Raiders

We are so proud of both of you!

September 6, 2012

First Day of School

Third grade at Orange Avenue School
First grade at Bloomingdale Avenue School

August 27, 2012

Horse Camp

Ben leads his faithful steed "Bucky"
Nate leads "Nickelodeon" the finest mount at Essex Equestrian Center

You guys went to baseball camp, football camp, camp invention, cub scout camp and swim lessons...but the horses were your favorite!

August 1, 2012

Our Backyard Fort

You guys helped Dad build this fort from scratch. You made the design decisions...right down to the camo paint job.