our fam on the go

December 9, 2014

December 2, 2014

Snow - a poem by Nate

Snow

When snow comes falling from the unknown place

High in the sky

You look up, cheeks are red as if you're shy.

A flake of snow tickles your cheek.

The neighborhood hears your joyous shriek.

You decide to play in the snow today.

Even though it's far away, you still fret

The month of May.

School - a poem by Nate

School

When you go to school

It's best to stay cool.

If your teacher gives you a test

It's easiest just to say, "west."

When you get an A

Just say, "Yay!"

And that's how you do good in school!

Death - a poem by Nate

Death

When you don't have shame

And you call his name

Out of hate, not out of love.

He'll appear at the windowsill as a beautiful dove.

Whatever you do, don't let him into your abode

For surely he will turn into a more vicious mode.

With a touch of his scythe, he'll whisk you away.

For a soul like you, you will not stay.

Your soul will burn as if trapped in an urn

And that's how you'll stay forever.

December 1, 2014

Dew - a poem by Nate

Dew

In the morning, dew shines back at you

like a mirror

and when

the breeze tickles the tree's leaves

it falls in

its own significant pattern

November 24, 2014

Ben's first basket

A rebound post-up for the Manhattan Jaspers, recreational basketball league.

November 21, 2014

Revolutionary War Poem - by Nate

Cold, they trudge on.

Their souls have died down.

On their faces is a frown

But yet, they trudge on.

They ask themselves why they've seen such horrible things

But they tell themselves, "We don't want a King."

So, they trudge on through snow and ice

Hoping they can keep their life.

November 13, 2014

5th Grade PAL football

What a great season you had Nate! Your team made it to the playoffs and you played middle linebacker for the first time. The best part was also going out to eat after the games. We are proud of you.

October 12, 2014

Ben's first PAL football game!

#92 executing drive block

#92 drive block

#92 blocks for the QB sneak

Ben's 1rst QB sack!

A tackle for Ben

August 9, 2014

Summer Sports

Kevin Boyle Basketball Camp

Swim Lessons

Driving Range

Tommy Rodriguez invitational

Greenwich Village

Pick-up chess

Ben getting schooled

W 4th Street Courts

Washington Square

August 3, 2014

Dear 12 Year Old Me (from 10 year old Nate)

Dear 12 year old me,

How's life? It's probably good. If you're reading this letter that means you got bored and you found this or Mom and Dad were actually serious. Well, I wrote this on August 3rd, 2014. In case you don't know, here are the two questions I'll be answering. The worst and best things of 2014 so far (my Dad came up with the prompt).

I think the best thing in 2014 is making the travel basketball and baseball teams. I think that is something big for me to remember in 10 years. Another good thing is doing good in school. 16/16 A's is what you got on your report card. Those are the best things in 2014.

Here are some low-lites in 2014. You lost the first game in every travel sport. That really killed you. Also, in FIFA, Italy didn't make it to the playoffs. That hurt you also.

Does Mom still work at Pfizer? Do I ever make a travel team again? Am I good in lacrosse? Is the 5th grade football coach good? I hope all those are true!

Sincerely,
Nate