nervous though they thought their roll
and Benjamin
nervous though they thought their roll
This led up to the main event, so Benjamin put on his tux
David put on his suit
and Jane showed Benjamin how to walk down the aisle
so he could practice in the parking lot
before Benjamin went in to the church
to get his pillow
Benjamin and the flower girl got ready
and had a practice step
and Benjamin played with the pillow
After a final blessing
so that the bubbles could be blown. Benjamin practiced
cousin Rachel (without the beard) taught Aunt Florence to blow bubbles
appeared. On the way to the reception, we ran into the photographers who needed Benjamin to complete these pictures
Inside, we captured Jason and Michelle
Next it was time to dance, so Benjamin and Sarah hit the floor
but they were overshadowed when people started to be hoisted up on chairs. First Betsy and Matt
Benjamin
David (who was still blurry from the night before)
Benjamin,
Sarah,
to the Science Museum where Benjamin did his fireman thing
leading all 3 kids to do a family portait
Benjamin
and David
but no one liked Benjamin's pancakes
We got in the car and went to Sam's Bar Mitzvah. When we got there, we wanted to remember where we had parked
as did Benjamin
while Sarah watched
with Benjamin
as he accumulated balloons
Benjamin (doing his bandit imitation)
Jane
and Benjamin spun at her feet
hoping that he could get some cookies too which he did once Sarah helped him up
and ran in the race for the cure. 
before heading to school. Suzanne wore her traditional orange and black
to escort us to the parade where we caught these pictures of Benjamin and his classmates
Adults in attendance included Jack Gelfand
and Benjamin gave a tour of his mouth and the gaps left by his lost teeth
added some civility to the crowd by getting involved in an Uno game which excited Benjamin
and Benjamin watching the television
Benjamin
Benjamin
Benjamin found a new form of amusement
and Benjamin continued his rounds
and Benjamin to concur
Benjamin had already started his roll
so that Benjamin could use their facilities. The drive through New Jersey was slow. We gained some speed in Delaware and when we got to this place
while Benjamin waited to rev up for dancing
Now Benjamin was really ready to dance but he went too fast
and Benjamin was watching television
and took the Ben Franklin Bridge
DrLen had to use the cel phone to call Neil Benson
Hopefully, it will fade well over time to remind us of this day in the country.
tried to get started. Ben and Matt were playing hockey
making Ben go at full force
and Benjamin and Kurran
which got Benjamin going
before Benjamin and Nate traded tips
and eventually Benjamin got to play goalie
that defined the day.
Benjamin first modelled his hat
appeared and Benjamin took a deep breath
quite happy though Benjamin
and Benjamin prepared to do his dance
in a game that they were to win 3-0. Next we went to Panera for lunch. Benjamin had the turkey sandwich
bagged our groceries. We waited until Sunday to start eating the food from McCaffery's. Benjamin
and Jane and Benjamin
and then Benjamin joined her.
Benjamin
of Ben Shedd wheeling his baby. Reunions were over. The students had graudated, so it was time to go cruising with DrLen. It was almost lunch time
Benjamin,
We took Benjamin to play with Gabriel and Jacob
Ben
pick up Benjamin. Next was dinner. I got a picture in the men's room to add to my collection
Benjamin (in fast motion)
and Benjamin toasted us
Two days later, Benjamin made this wonderful food sculpture
and Benjamin
for Benjamin. The kids went to the arcade and came back wit the Coca Cola polar bear
with her metal detector. Ben climbed the life guard chair
but didn't want to ruin our appetites so we had Benjamin do the flag thing
for tutoring. The only thing better than Benjamin's dinner
Benjamin and his friends
and Benjamin
and Benjamin and his friends
their chief scientist.
and Benjamin had lemon.
I returned later with Suzanne and Benjamin
and Benjamin
Not to be outdone, Benjamin
for Lucy's collection of pictures of Jeep Wrangler's. Once inside, Larry gave Benjamin a golf lesson
Benjamin waited for the right wave
was doing his job as Benjamin and Suzanne
was flying over head. Benjamin had a great hole to show us
Then, Ben Shedd appeared
were a little jumpy and Benjamin
while Benjamin
Benjamin had this Mexican spaghetti
with wonderful ink. Next it was time to go to the playground where Benjamin climbed
when she looked down. Benjamin
and took this picture for Benjaminwhich brought us luck so that we could see this SUV limo
that Benjamin showed us.
The next day, Benjamin made a tea party
with Ben and Lucy in the car
the whole beach. Benjamin walked down
who we decided were high school friends from Northern Jersey who worked as assistants to a president. Benjamin
and Benjamin and Lucy had chicken nuggets
and Benjamin talked about moving
were about to get trounced by waves as David and Benjamin
This all made Benjamin thirsty
where Benjamin
looked more or less like usual. Benjamin
and Benjamin had the famous mack and chack
after selling us a membership. This made Benjamin happy
before Benjamin climbed the face wall
Benjamin played virtual soccer
about why our noses drip. Benjamin was shorter than this guy
Benjamin munched on the turkey
and then in Benjamin's new hat
we could abide for dinner. While waiting, Benjamin
Benjamin,
con gas. Benjamin had this pizza
Benjamin's glasses case which had been the subject of a major house search
could walk to school together keeping up their tradition. Finally, Benjamin
came to discuss business matters.
Benjamin climbed
was lounging on the couch and Benjamin and Sarah
and Benjamin
until Benjamin discovered the BattleShip game.
Benjamin and Cindy played battleship.
in the background, it became dressup time. Benjamin did his Mexican imitation with the scarf around his neck
while Benjamin watched
gentle reader; while bemoaning that you could see and not taste or smell the food, I was uplifted by knowing that I could share with you this picture that I drew at back to school night at Benjamin's school
There was a musical serenade by Benjamin
Benjamin decided to show Cindy
All of this amused Benjamin and Jane
signage collection. Inside the school was Benjamin's cat picture (upper right)
and soon we saw Benjamin's class approached led by his teacher and her dog.
and then Benjamin appeared behind the ninjas
and then a few of Benjamin's back
and Benjamin got ready to march back
before going back to Benjamin's class
and Benjamin's teacher
and even more as Benjamin watched by her side.
struck her photographic pose. Benjamin was ready to go to soccer
Nonetheless, Benjamin brought his water
as the warmups continued with Benjamin shooting
waiting for us. Benjamin got his hair cut
they watched Benjamin dance
as Benjamin watched
Then the next week, there was the massive soccer game between Melissa and Benjamin played with the Zolo blocks
but that's getting ahead of the story. The story is about the holiday as illustrated by Benjamin's beautiful poster.
Benjamin was in a good mood
and Benjamin and I played a competitive game of crazy bones.
which matched Claire's sweater. John and Benjamin were playing PS2
and Milt, Suzanne and Benjamin
as Benjamin danced
All of this made Benjamin do a repeat of his dance performance
The food was ready. Benjamin led the line with this plate
who sat next to Benjamin.
just as the batteries died. Thanksgiving Saturday began with a concert. Benjamin got his violin ready
as he and Benjamin
talked to Lauren on the phone. The football game continued with Dan focused and Ben dancing
as did Ben
it was time to head home. Saturday was a beautiful day. So, Benjamin and Jane
had just played on the winning team. Ben pushed the button
liked hers as did Ben and I
By now I had hooked up with them and we wall went to pick up Benjamin
and then Benjamin
Suzanne and Benjamin enjoyed the food,
After this, many adjourned from the heated discussed of the possible need of a Star Wars defense shield to engage in a game of dominoes where Benjamin started with this hand
and Benjamin's joke book
as Benjamin watched
came by and posed with her grandmother as Johnny and Benjamin
getting ready to ring the bell. Once inside, Benjamin captured these pictures of Peter Kramer blocking the bag from a fast flurry of jabs and hooks
to show for her efforts. Since Jane had her shirt on, Benjamin got together his list of Pokemon cards
while Benjamin and I got Suzanne
so that Benjamin could browse
that Suzanne found. Having brought our purchases home, Benjamin tried to get Sarah off the phone
Benjamin,
while Benjamin and Erika had this
At this point, Benjamin took over the camera and decided to focus on pictures involving pictures and pictures involving light. He began with Martha
to the Pulaski skyway. We went to Benjamin's 2nd grade classes performance. When we got there, we met Cindy's mother who is photogenic
introduced the show and the kids came in with Benjamin
and so the camera went back to Ben
where my pictures had to be taken over Paul Steinhardt's shoulder. I could see what was behind Ben
Benjamin did his transportation report on the DWOK
Benjamin,
which is no mean feat at this age. The next day, Benjamin wasn't feeling well and so stayed home from school. On the way to taking him to Rider to hang out with Suzanne in the afternoon, we paused at the Lawrenceville post office for the obligatory phone booth picture
and Benjamin
as Benjamin played vs. Jane
read the newspaper. Meanwhile, Meredith and Ben
to set the mood. John wore Ben's shirt
giving the order of the service, Benjamin put on his shirt
that I'd be using for my meeting. Then it was outside where Jane and Benjamin
and Benjamin got ready
to strum a few bars. Benjamin brought the ball up
and since he had no place to eat and Benjamin had no one else under 21 to eat with, he came back for dinner after taking the kids to the movie and Montgomery. Dinner was good. There was a bowl of cherries because
Benjamin had the real things
and Benjamin tried to run away
making his dork face and Benjamin
and Benjamin's
As an experiment, Jane made this movie
from Ms. Bender's class and this tribute
to ultimately get Benjamin's soccer shoes on. Jane and Kaylen
and Benjamin
was also liking the game as Benjamin
for the league picture of all 2nd and 3rd graders. Benjamin's team
vaguely unhealthy food for Benjamin's lunch which looked good
pictures of Benjamin's haircut. After picking up Jane and Kaylen, we did our
to Kaylen's house. Unfortunately, our battery died so that we couldn't capture Chris mowing his lawn. Once she saw Jane's camera testing, Sarah needed to do the same. She began by making this movie of
which seem to be the key artifacts of our lives. Jane followed with this movie of Sarah
didn't look like a man with a daughter named Fred. It all started a few days before the prom when Benjamin had this well presented snack
arrived to drop off a controversial wrap as Benjamin and I headed to his play date at which Krispy Kreme donuts (the very best)
for those who would come later. All of this was fine with Benjamin who had invested his Krispy Kreme energy into getting one leg
of his pants very muddied. Benjamin and I adjourned to a chess game
and Benjamin (playing white) offered a draw. After some discussion, we decided to adjourn the game and ask Jon Huang whether a draw was in order. Later, he concurred. These wonderful flowers
she had brought to Benjamin. The first arrival was Maya
and Ben Kaplan.
seemed to be enjoying the meal as were Ben and Meredith
as well. All of this inspired Benjamin to get out the basketball
while Ben and Sarah consulted this catalog for possible accessories
which didn't distract Benjamin
we went off to dinner. When we got back, I did some experiments with the digital zoom capturing Ben
was ready to go as Benjamin
as Benjamin told us his piece
got hers next. Then Benjamin told about his book
with their books and then Benjamin
seemed to be enjoying themselves as Benjamin
as Benjamin and Sebastian
as Ben posed with his teacher
but Benjamin stuck to his game.
made Benjamin play cards with his grandmother
then Benjamin
and Benjamin
Benjamin
Benjamin had the waffle
as Benjamin played his game
while Benjamin
before heading home. Once we were at home, Benjamin played blind man's bluff with Suzanne
and Benjamin bounced the ball
before Benjamin
watched David and Ben play chess
Benjamin (with his trusty baseball game)
as Benjamin posed
and Benjamin
and Benjamin.
watched Benjamin's lunch bag
for the last ride. So, Benjamin and I were ready for the walk to the bus stop. We got there first but then Chip and Will arrived
as Ben and Jane watched
and Benjamin
as we discussed when they had first met. Everyone loved Benjamin's book
that Benjamin built and we were all ready to go to Martha's house to celebrate Suzanne's birthday. They brought me a Yeungling
while Ben
Benjamin
as Ben hid behind his wrapper
before we had to depart. We also made this movie
at the next beach site. Benjamin built some shell sculptures
so that we never figured out whose kids were which. Benjamin went back to his construction project
before going to the arcade where Benjamin hit the jackpot
Ben
Ben, again
and Benjamin
as we headed to the beach where Benjamin was a bit shy
Benjamin modeled the right one
even Benjamin in the upstairs couch
and bringing our worldly possessions to the beach where Nathaniel and Benjamin
by Ben and wave riding
It was Friday night and we were getting ready to go to Ben's concert when Carolyn appeared at our door with this yummy looking pasta dish
and waited for the concert to begin. Benjamin was in the front
with him after the musicianship concert. Next morning, we got ready for the singing concert and began with a picture of Ben with Alfredo
who was going to take him there and take the first photos. Benjamin walked down the front steps
appealed to Benjamin
while Benjamin recorded me,
where Ben and Sarah
to Benjamin's amusement
and Benjamin
as Benjamin watched
where Benjamin could model his new hat
got into the car for her long journey. We found Sarah's room and as we were moving, Meredith and Benjamin appeared
who got Ben started on the back grass
seemed so grumpy the next morning. First Day of School Having made it through Labor Day and the day of the teacher's strike, Ben
were ready fro the first day of school. Ben even had a new lunch box
Ben
with William looking up. Suzanne bade Benjamin farewell
to show that memory was expendable (only in the good sense, of course). Then we needed to document Benjamin's violin
that Benjamin
standing regally in the rain and then declare Freshman parent's weekend a success. Later that day, Benjamin and I decided to brave the rain and go to the Princeton/Colgate football game where we ran into Jon and Jonah
hoping that he'd get a chance to show his talents before the game ended. He was a very lucky man because after blowing a field goal that should have been a chip shot, Benjamin and I showed them the way down field so that Princeton could snatch victory from the jaws of defeat and snag a 14-10 victory. Back at home, Benjamin was sorting pennies on the chess board
was Benjamin's reaction to the rain and to the thought of going to the football game with Harvard, though we did manage to catch the second quarter and to show the Tigers how to score a touchdown, though our lesson didn't seem to take. After dinner, the gang assembled
for a few more pictures. Benjamin
and Benjamin
where they had a hefty lead. This freed Sarah to take her artistic black and white shots of the world as she was seeing it. She began with shots of Benjamin
then Benjamin again
then Benjamin and me
which were to be revisited. Meanwhile, Benjamin and Sebastian were hard at work in the yard
and added to the water mixture to prevent freezing. Meanwhile, Benjamin and Sebastian were gathering flora
as Benjamin thought about cleaning the floor
and Benjamin took a few pictures of me
as Benjamin recorded the books
as Benjamin read his book report
where they seemed to want tricks since they were not offering treats. Back at home, Benjamin was doing the M&M (as opposed to Eminem) thing
as Ben and the football player and the princess
and Ben posed with his
to give a profound view. Ben's teacher followed (as spaghetti and meatballs)
but Kaylen was otherwise occupied. Benjamin worked on the demographics of his candy
though Kaylen still wasn't back. Meanwhile, Ben's costume sat in the corner
at last as Benjamin's candy counting project
and dragged Ben away from the next round of his penny sorting
and Benjamin hidden
apple juice for Ben,
for the table. The main courses were quite impressive -- burger for Ben
fries (on the side) for Ben
for me. In the second round, Lucy tried Ben's cole slaw
and start the hike. Benjamin
were colorful. Ben found a 3 way acorn
again. But first, Ben decided to take pictures of me with the sun at his back
in 3 tries. Benjamin studied the trail back
led Ben
but this didn't help the pictures. Benjamin
it was time to move on, so we did. Ont he way out, we had to rescue Benjamin
which were sub-par. Benjamin got ready
these books for Ben
from draining out to make room for new knowledge. Ben's menu
the pancakes for Ben
and headed upstairs where Benjamin tied his shoes
as Benjamin
though her spirits were lifted when Benjamin appeared
and then joined Jane and Benjamin for a group photo
while Ben's dessert
to record the event. Not to be outdone, I captured Ben
before heading to the bathroom with Ben. Fortunately this sign
and brought Benjamin to the floor
Suzanne and Benjamin had a laugh together
and Sarah, Jane and Benjamin
so Jane could record vacation memories to send to her friends. Saturday night, we reassembled at Andy's house where Ben had this sandwich
and Ben was amused
In the back room, Andy and Ben were on the computer
we all called it a day. Sunday morning began with Ben
ate and Benjamin made designs
but don't ask why. Ben surveyed the clothing colors
and Benjamin brought back his bag
Benjamin
as Ben leaned over
Ben the turkey
much to Ben's amusement
they so kindly brought. Benjamin
might be having as Benjamin
made their way around the table. Benjamin and I split this cookie
did her grandma babushka imitation as Benjamin read his book
and Benjamin his apple
This was all on the Sunday before Thanksgiving, and Ben and Joel were bowling
was almost ready for Ben and Joel
was drinking her water as Ben
and Ben
who had arrived and were chatting with Ms. Hunter (Science) and Ms. Bluemnshine, Ben's teacher
and then Benjamin sat
to add air as Benjamin ate his CTC
that Ben and Mary Lynn had created. Suzanne had her breakfast
though Benjamin
of Sarah as Ben
who threw the long pass to Benjamin
as Nathaniel and Ben
meal though Benjamin and Nathaniel
and Benjamin
were discussing. Benjamin
and we all got dressed in our finery. Benjamin
posed before Benjamin did his shoes
and Ben
where this was Ben's plate
as Benjamin
followed by Ben
and Ben
as Benjamin played on the computer
though Benjamin was hiding
where Benjamin
and Benjamin read his story behind the story
for Ben's game
worked on the never ending project as Benjamin
and Benjamin made this one
but first we had to get Jane, Ben and Kaylen
weren't so sure of this and Benjamin managed to disappear leaving this empty space
which amused Benjamin
around the basketball hoop; he just wanted to look for horse hair in our furniture. Benjamin saw the snow
from ever increasing distances. I hear that the histogram didn't last through the night but choose not to believe such sad tales. This was the day we had planned to spend in the city, so Ben
and Benjamin
was ignored by Benjamin
to decide that picture taking was ok as they holidayed from Argentina. Ben did his tongue out
and Ben
before Ben and I headed out to PJ's
and Ben's burger
came to visit and chat though Ben
for Ben and once fueled up, he went back to his playing
and to the amazement of Ben
to scout us out to see if we were the right place on which to bestow fame and glory by having NFL Films film a public service announcement about reading in our house. Even the governor was going to be there. But, alas, we did not measure up (or our house didn't) and so he left us in peace. Meanwhile Suzanne finished Ben's hat and so we all took turns trying it on.
Ben finished most of his food
withe the phone and Benjamin did his puppy dog
out of the window of my study, I understood why. So, Benjamin and Nathaniel worked at cleaned the car
where Ben
Ben and Suzanne
at the ready. Nathaniel decided he had to tackle Ben a few times
and Ben
where Ben and Nathaniel sat
Ben's grilled cheese
all in the name of celebrating a beautiful day of much snow and no school. This has been a winter with a lot of snow. So, Benjamin has been able to finally use the sleds that have been hanging around our yard for the past years without being used. He gathered the red one
including one that wasn't. Ben
didn't mind that I ate most of her french fries but Ben still did his incognito routine
but was seriously incognito. That evening, Ben
and Amy and brother, Ben, posed
promised that he would win in Utah while Ben watched Justin and Ned
Benjamin was playing chess
Michele had given me but this did not rouse Benjamin from the couch
who worked Ben into this position
and Ben
and Benjamin
being taken. Benjamin
so Benjamin got ready to dig in
from Olive's. Ben ground stones for Jane
so Benjamin
dug in and then Benjamin
that caused Benjamin
who showed up to watch Benjamin
Ben's chocolate milk
of us. At Thomas Sweet's, Ben pondered his ice cream
as we headed off to Ben's basketball game
ate the bread as they finalized the plans for the evening. Ben
and Ben took notice
came and then Ben's turkey burger
which caused Benjamin
sold Ben a hat. But before we could try the hat, Dr Len appeared with a water ice
and Benjamin waited
while Jane and Benjamin
before recording Ben's work sheet
as Ben
when Benjamin
would quite pose for a picture even as Ben
as Kurren and Ben played chess
for me. As Ben did the hot dog commercial
amused Ben
or Benjamin
carried the food and Benjamin
appeared. Before we knew it, the 3rd graders came in and the concert began with Ben on the end of the row
and Ben watched
and Benjamin hid
as Ben had the pasta
amused Ben
though Benjamin was trying to find his way around their house. The spread for lunch
had everything on it which cause Benjamin
also in 2 views. By Wednesday, the Continental theme had gotten to Benjamin
a major anachronism. Suzanne stopped by Johnson Park and saw Benjamin and Bobby
and Benjamin
though Benjamin
while we waited for Ben's quesadilla
to Benjamin's amusement
Benjamin
After lunch, we did errands at the shopping center getting Yu-Gi-Oh cards for Ben
As Benjamin posed with the cards
Benjamin studied the trading cards
and inspired Ben and me to explore further
and Benjamin made headway
to the delight of Benjamin. After dinner, we went back outside to release the remaining balloons
as Benjamin
enjoyed the sun as Ben and Suzanne read
After lunch we hit the beach and Benjamin, Jane and Kaylen got themselves mighty wet
and Benjamin green
Ben
Ben had lemonade
Ben his pizza
as Benjamin read
while also seeing if Benjamin could pose for a picture that was not too bright
was fabulous but the bag holding Benjamin's canoli
before Ben and Suzanne headed for the pool
for posterity and Benjamin
were good accompaniments to Benjamin's noodles and rice
where Jane and Ben waited
much to Benjamin's amusement.
and Ben's burger
kept us going, we dropped Jane off and hit the road making good time back to New Jersey where we stopped at Bennigan's
was world class bad and Benjamin's salad
for a module. On the way back to reality, we ran into Ben Kaplan
who seemed more grounded. It was the summer and looked like it would be a beautiful weekend, so we decided to venture into the city and maybe see a play on Saturday. We began on Friday night by taking a few pictures of Ben using the waterproof case for the digital camera to see if there was a difference. He seemed unable to keep his eyes opened
and Ben
and Benjamin
from the Afghani restaurant. Benjamin
where Ben got very focused
we went in but the darkness made Ben
picture and checked back to see if Ben
along with Ben's burger
which shone brighter than the picture can tell. Ben brightened with his food
that might work. But first we had to measure Ben's foot size
Ben's turkey sandwich
which made Benjamin
at Small World. It seemed to make Benjamin
could retrieve Ben
seemed worn out and Benjamin
as Ben
as Benjamin explored the kitchen
Ben
studied the menu as Ben and Suzanne
and Ben's mac and chack
as Benjamin, Lauren and Suzanne
for a final picture as Benjamin
picture which didn't exactly work. As we passed through Bennington, the girls went in here
with Ben
who are the vice provosts who look after the university's money. Friday morning, Ben made this face
in the heat and humidity. Afterwards, we found Ben and Nate
and Ben
who were eventually joined by Ben looking down
and Ben, Nate and Daniel Sturm
until we could find Benjamin;s
and Ben and Suzanne
and then Benjamin
(sans Janet). Later, Suzanne and Ben gathered by water's edge
didn't do much for Ben
and Benjamin
and Ben
to emerge. Once in the car, Benjamin dyed his tongue
that complemented Ben's plate
as Benjamin
and Benjamin
Ben
around the table. Around noon, I extracted Ben and Sam from their game
which Ben filled
and got Ben
that kept Ben
and Ben's turkey hoagie
as Ben and Gilad and Omri
and getting Ben
was ready as Ben
at the bus stop. Ben
and aren't happy with how things work. Back at home, Suzanne and Ben
were in her room and Ben was on the second floor
and Ben
wished us well as Ben
for the race. Ben
went by and ignored us. Amv tried to pose with Ben
ate incognito and Ben
spotted Ben's class
and then we got Ben
and Ben
and Ben
brought forth the food and drink. Later that day, Ben
while Benjamin created this leaf concoction
to see if the second picture was better. This done, on Thursday, the first true teacher shopping day, Ben and I took the car
and Ben
before suggesting that we check out the local playground. Once there Ben went up the ramp
of the liquids as Ben installed the new bell int he collection
and Ben's survey
before he completed it. The next morning, as Ben enjoyed his breakfast
at SeaWorld where Ben studied the schedule
which raised Ben's appetite
for me so that we could go home to dinner. Ben
came to life. On Saturday, we drove out to Rancho Bernardo where Ben and Sylvia
Janet had brought. So our table was Ben
finishing the group. Ben had the cheeseburger
where there were no pickets and then Ben settled in to play his new game
and Ben and I
Left to Right: Leonard Barkan (Comparative Literature and Humanities Council), Froma Zeitlin (Classics, Comparative Literature, and Judaic Studies), Paul Muldoon (Humanities Council), James Stone (Astrophysics and PACM), Joshua Katz (Classics), Wolfgang Pesendorfer (Economics) and Daniel Sigman (Geosciences) It was a beautiful day. Perhaps the last pretty weekend of the year before winter comes. Ben and Joel and Eddie gathered in the back yard
Ben
Ben
and Ben's
as Ben emerged
Ben's sisters
of the German Department about the possibility that his retirement would be his gift to me. This set the stage for the celebration. Ben was excited to get not one
and Ben took his video games
and Ben's playing a PS2 game
and then went home to settle into a quiet break from all things academic. It was the day before Christmas and my new memory came Ben was on the floor
Ben got cool as Joel's dad came
But Benjamin was there
as Suzanne and Ben
before Ben
and then Ben
resulted. At this point, the Jans arrived for dinner bearing this gift for Ben
seemed to pose better with it. The gift certificate for Ben
and Ben chose this
Ben relaxed
at the other. Ben
emerged along with Ben's
to Ben's amusement
got their camera together as Ben
and Ben watched
began. Before going to sleep, Ben recorded his socks on the floor
Halloween scene. This inspired Ben to take pictures of the videos
first Ben and Jane
of Africa before Ben joined the jungle
one better than the other and a picture of David and Ben
where Ben
as Ben
came with Ben's turkey burger
was given a rest, lest Benjamin's M&M's
Ben, no doubt. As the pears were being cooked
were waiting for the ball to drop as Ben
and even Ben
Ben had his noise maker
as Ben walked into the scene
to get the New Year's picture of the GittlePeople. A few days later, Ben and I decided to say good bye to Suzanne and Pam
where Ben
and Philadelphia across the way. Ben looked through the binoculars
before Ben took a ride
for whom the bridge is named. Ben took these pictures of me at the blank houses
noted that Ben had lost a tooth even though our breakfast
got Ben
came to pick up Lulu. Later in the day, Ben
and Ben took these pictures of us
tried to sort out the hidden meaning in the play we had just seen. Sunday morning was my real birthday. A fairly unique experience. Ben decided to record me opening gifts. I started with the clock
Ben's card
which meant that it was time for Ben
before Joel and Ben
and Ben
as Ben removed the struts
and begin to open the gifts starting with Ben's sea horse
and Ben did imitations of a monster
while Ben brought out his library book
were cozy on the couch. We checked out the works for Ben's electricity project
Ben
made a weird face. Ben and I decided to take a picture of my drink
while Ben
Ben had this sandwich
but we still made our way to Ben's class where he showed his project
so admiration for Ben
to video tape the whole event. After capturing Ben
with Sankaran Sundaresan ( Cehmical Engineering), Karen Bennett (Philosophy) and Daniel Heller-Roazen (Comparative Literature) seated and Ben Ellman (East Asian Studies and History), Bonnie Bassler (Molecular Biology), Sanjeev Kulkarni (Electrical Engineering) and Alan Blinder (Economics) standing. It was set to be quite a weekend. We remember the last wedding in Baltimore that involved the same people and many previous celebrations of Ben's birthday including and 2000 with the sad observation that in 2002 my camera was broken and there was a shortage of new digital cameras. But, it was clearly time for a celebration or 2, so we got ready to roll. So we packed the trunk
so that Ben
were excellent even as Benjamin got his monopoly game
before deciding that Benjamin could take a better picture of me
in the game that mattered. Jane appeared and posed with Ben
before Ben
and then a few of the children with Ben looking bored
as Suzanne, Jane and Ben
did the sister thing while Ben
watched as Ben and Sarah
as Sarah and Ben
and Ben decided to see if Larry could amuse him
and Ben did variations on his sleeping on the table
posed as did Ben, Suzanne and Jane
while Ben played
did nothing to amuse Ben
on the birthday cake and Ben
as Ben did magic toothpick tricks
and I toasted Ben's birthday with pizza
so that we could see the family movie he had picked. Back at home, Ben turned to the first of the accumulated gifts
from all sides and Ben continued the process by opening the next gift
before declaring it a very active and very enjoyable weekend. Good life together, Emily and Jim. Happy birthday Ben It was Karen Mink's last day in the office, so we toasted her (or maybe she toasted us) with one glass
as Ben
of the fruit plate Ben made to compliment the kiwi we had already seen. After a few false starts
that seemed to distress Ben
as Ben took a few pictures of the other buildings
as Ben watched
and Ben watched
and Ben could watch
accompanied Ben's spaghetti and meatballs
and Ben
where Ben
so that the game could happen after which we visited the more permanent fans and Ben
and Ben showed off his Chase hand
for 50 cents so that we could venture forward to the mall where Ben
before Ben
decided that we could head home. Sunday morning, Ben put on his new shirt from Old Navy
and Ben
which made Ben and me know that it was time to go to the frisbee tournament. The first person we saw there was Noah
introduced Ben
sing their praises. This was the cue for Ben and me to get these groceries
and Ben got ready
and Ben started to get bored
though Ben
as Ben drank
and Ben
Ben
until Ben and Jane
and Ben's burger
until Ben climbed the stairs to the front door
where Ben tried to enter
and Ben
and Norma, Jane and Ben
and Ben
and Ben
and Ben played Game Boy
and Ben paid a lot of attention to the birds
Ben and Suzanne
as Ben hid
to get Ben and Jane into the same frame even as I shot over everyone's head
and Jane captured Ben
and Ben
and Ben
Ben checked out the video games
for Ben to use in his ancestors project. On Thursday, Yoshiaki Shimizu (Art and Archaeology)
Ben and Sam
and Ben
and then went back to trying for a picture of Ben
before the game ended with a final score of 10-2 so that Bobby, Ben and Sam
and Ben
and Ben
on the end while Ben and I
Ben
as we celebrated a successful mother's day. It was author's tea. In previous years, we went to authors tea photography. But, before I could go, I looked out of my office window one day and saw some of Ben's classmates (on May 11).
housing department. Finally, on Thursday May 13, it was time for the main event. Ben
and have Ben lead us on a tour
it was Ben's turn
and Ben's artwork
before Ben and I escaped to the fountain
with Ben
and Ben
as Joel and Ben
that wouldn't take int he light. On Saturday May 22, I began the day with possible passport photos of Ben
explain why our paperwork was not in order for Ben and why our picture was not good for Jane. So, it will be another journey. It started on the 23rd of May, when Sarah assembled her friends
but Ben
so I was happy. Ben made it to the (almost) clean plate club
of the English department who is staying and then headed off to Ben's school in the evening. This boy greeted us
wondered what the sleepover would be like. Ben's class filed in
to tell his tale. Next, Ben
and Ben
before Ben put on the Russian hat
and Sam (Ben)
and Joel and Ben
and then Ben posed for a number of hat pictures
and Ben showed us his Russia diorama
home with Ben
who fixed the toilets to everyone's happiness. On Saturday, May 29, we woke up and Benjamin
pass us by, we knew it was time to go home to see what Ben
prepared to make their way and Ben
as Ben Kaplan
for the next day. That evening, Ben found this cicada
though Ben chose to be replaced by the ketchup bottle
and Ben's grilled cheese and fries
Ben had for dipping
then Ben
none of which had enough light. After a few pictures of Ben with light
and bring her and Ben
as Ben and I went on our mammoth walk and then saw the lobsters
Ben
accompanied Ben's burger
Ben's head
before capturing Ben
excited Ben
asked to shake my hand, so I took his picture in return. It was time for the Albemarle concerts again. So, just as we'd done in and we headed off to All Saints Church on Friday night to see Ben
settled themselves as we saw Ben
and then Ben
and Nate and Ben
for posterity. After a few good bye shots of Ben
to learn Ben's song
and Ben
Ben
in the dark though occasionally Ben
though he missed Ben the first time. Sunday morning, we paid tribute to Sen Lee
is almost Ben's pseudonym. After recording the potato famine
as Ben
and a picture of Ben being held
as Benjamin counted 1
and Ben
as Ben
as I watched Ben
and then returned to where Suzanne and Ben
where Ben
in the distance. Ben
and Ben
and Ben
and Ben's head
brought Benjamin
arrived to Ben's
watched football until Ben, Dan and I decided to park the car
in the elevator and then took Ben for a swim
for Jane. I said good bye to Ben
posed as Ben
before Ben
as Ben
and Ben and Jane
as Ben
and Ben
as Ben and Sean
and then was able to see Ben's mouth
and Ben posed with his apple
and Ben
was about to read The Fountainhead as Suzanne and Ben got the pretzel dog
coming out of Frist with his Amazon package. Two days later, we had a repeat of previous first days and then proceeded to record this one. Ben
as Ben
and Ben posed alone
made a return visit. Ben
from economics and the Wilson School. On my way home, I stopped to pick up Ben at his Barclay Class
as Ben and Jane
and then Ben did
as Ben
and Ben
as Ben
Left to Right: Edgar Choueiri (Mechanical and Aerospace Engineering), Susan Stewart (English), Jonathan Eggenschwiler (Molecular Biology), Gillian Knapp (Astrophysics), Christopher Achen (Politics), David Wood (Chemical Engineering), Cecilia Rouse (Economics and Woodrow Wilson School). Now we were ready for Hallowe'en. So, Ben's costume was made
and we finally saw Ben
as Ben and his friends
until Ben and his friends marched by
and Ben
while Ben
to inspire us as Ben
until Ben took a break
and Ben found a caterpillar
where Ben's caterpillar got a friend
and Ben took this picture
Ben
and Ben's club sandwich
to Ben as Lucy and Jane
even as Ben and I played PayDay
as Ben did electronics
as Ben
was serving the postgame food and Ben
and Ben and Norma
wondered what Ben
which made Ben's plate
and she joined Ben
and Ben
Ben
from Ben
and Ben hid
and Ben
think about a departure as Ben
Mary DeLorenzo (Provost's Office) It was nearing the end of another year and so it was time to take stock of the various things that hadn't been done in the year and of other things that would be fun as the year wound down. There was also the challenge of seeing how many pictures would be taken this year. On Monday December 27, the kids and I drove Suzanne to the airport so that she could spend a few days in Pittsburgh visiting Norma. Then we went to lunch and devoured Ben's meal
to make some progress on the puzzle and Ben
Ben
from Molecular Biology who brought an interesting idea with him that will just be too hard to do. Then, it was time to depart for warmer climes as we had done in and so we said good bye to Ben
and headed to West End where Suzanne was talking to Ben on the cell phone
could ever show the harshness of returning to the food you don't want to eat and the weather you don't want to endure after a nice winter's trip to a warm place with good beaches. It was January 18 and Ben Elman (History AND East Asian Studies)
who is the head of the Crisis Ministry. On Sunday January 23, we awoke to lots (15" worth) of snow on the driveway and so the shoveling began. Ben spread the salt
and then Ben and Sarah
that looked like it would never be cleared. Ben
was quite something as I walked behind Ben and Sarah
as Ben discovered this ice rock
to climb. All of this called for a good meal. Ben
to make the cream greenish. After Ben finished stuying the menu
Paul Benaceraf (Philosophy)
for dinner. The next day, we all went to On The Border where Jane and Ben
as they made various drinks and once Ben
before I took a picture of Ben
for a picture of Ben
though Ben decided to climb
to pass through and more pictures of Ben
to this structure where Ben took this picture of me
where Ben posed
by wearing the magic hat before Ben took a few pictures of the family room
as Ben decided to take a too close
Ben (incognito)
Ben had his food
from the couch as Ben read jokes
recommended against Ben's
thought Ben kept hiding
aimed at getting a good picture of Ben and not just his water glass
almost got Ben posed
from the tour Suzanne and Ben had taken. Ben
who headed out with Ben to start the basketball game
I recalled previous Ben birthday's including and 2000 with the sad observation that in 2002 my camera was broken and there was a shortage of new digital cameras. at which point it was time to return to the basketball game
finished up as Ben Strauss
as Ben got
the one gift that would be relevant to the party. Afterwards, some watched the Incredibles and some played Apples to Apples. Being in the latter group, I gave up my role as photo journalist. Three days later, it was Ben's real birthday, I began my celebration by meeting with Sukru Hanioglu
of History. Coming home to see Ben
were set and Ben opened the diet snapple
and Ben performed
and set things aside waiting for Ben's twelfth birthday. It was to be a time of celebration. On Wednesday, April 6, Sarah Kay
involving Ben. The next day was party day. We were having a crowd of hundreds (well, maybe 100) and so it was good that Don
cleaning things up at Trinity. This inspired Ben and me to start our project of photographing the paperweights
as Ben was amused
Ben posed
to pose as Left to Right: Josh Goldstein (Woodrow Wilson School and Sociology), Alexandre d'Aspremont (Operations Research and Financial Engineering), Michael Bender (Geosciences), Katherine Newman (Woodrow Wilson School and Sociology), Mona Singh (Computer Science), Gaetana Marrone-Puglia (French and Italian), Susan Taylor (Art Museum). Then, on the way home from work, I saw the new bust of Albert
on Nassau Street. It was the afternoon of the first evening of Passover and so we had to start thinking about a Seder as we had recorded in But first, Ben and I continued on our project to get pictures of all of the paperweights by adding these
to drop off Sam and Ben gave his birthday present
Ann had brought while Ben
and opened it for tasting. Ben
where we read from the haggadah ( No, Ben is not asleep )
and Ben
seemed more appropriate. Ben and I headed off to FristFest where we met ChefRon
Ben
enjoyed the quiet with a good book though some of us put the book down for the photos. That evening, we left Ben and Nathaniel
give their flute concerts as Ben and Jane
and Ben
before heading home to assemble the troups for the annual Mother's day lunch. As we'd done in previous years we went to Main Street where we sat at the same table but in different seats as Ben and Sarah were one side
even as Ben
Ben had the burger
assembled with Ben
watched. Next Ben's band
as well deserved flowers appeared and we checked out Ben
might be what she captured. On Friday, May 13, we gathered Ben
all of which happened as Ben
so we went to see Ben's artwork with him
made Ben fly by and the flowers
decide to act like we were band performers much to the amusement of Emily and Ben
as Benjamin
Tess Edmonds, Jane Dobkin, Youngmin Yi, Lucy McKeon (can't see), Jen Lerner, Lauren Santiago, Caitlin Rhoades (can't see), Younjin Yi, Liz Gale-Bentz, Lauren Engelbert, Catherine Marchetta, Christina Jones, Raisa Ahmed, Elena Fabiano as the conversations continued
to find Harry Potter. Saturday May 20 dawned as a beautiful day so Ben
and Polly and Ben Straus
settled in for chocolate chip pancakes (Ben)
Laurel Harvey (Administration) came. On May 27, we went out for sushi for dinner. Ben
was our waitress. Saturday morning (May 28), as Ben
and picking up Ben from the sleep over when he showed me his injured toe
came over and Ben played his game
spurring Ben on
tried to make sense of Ben's test scores as Ben played PS/2
and Ben (who tried to escape)
and sang some songs even as Suzanne was putting Ben to sleep
that had come in the cereal as Ben
but Ben was not participating. After admiring the statues Sarah bought in Greece
until it was Ben's
Ben and Jeremy posed
who were practicing for their later life. Once home, Jane and Ben were on the couch
with Ben
and brought Fran
while Suzanne cooked
Sarah
Jan and Jan
while David sat for a photo shoot
as the turkey melted
that it was time for dessert
and David was particularly happy to not be driving
in Maryland, we were ready to eat after we took the obligatory phone booth picture
the cake awaited us
until he came crashing down with his guitar
Daniel arrived for a ride to school
to New Jersey. Our first notable thing was this sign that the dentists provided
to see if we should buy this typewriter
brought a book to help pass the time. Suzanne
then air hockey
as the game progressed
settled on a new game
and attracted a crowd
that seemed to improve their games
At last, it was time for the cake
But this was really about Benjamin's birthday. Sarah modelled her new glasses
Melissa was there
and then worked it up his head
and started blowing
didn't seem quite so sure and Jane
while Suzanne
where he got his new team shirt
which he really enjoyed
and Jane
became part of the next sculpture. But they were unable to figure out how to join this sculpture
After the rest, we were ready to follow the rules
explored the subway entry and we looked at the park
when we got startedo so we staretd out only to get caught in traffic near this sign
Norma,
while Judith and
babysat. Then we drove through 1879 arch
and then Suzanne
and David
with his milk. The food was good consisting of pasta primavera
while the glasses watched
Suzanne
the tiger
and then we went back to see Michael and Caroline cook a wonderful meal.
took a picture of this bumper sticker
were these crayons
watched the show
kept watching as they did somersaults
Clay and David
Benjmain's camp
It was the last day of Benjamin's Try it Out camp so there was a whole slate of activities planned.
We dropped Jane off on the way there.
I finished mine
and we saw the room where Jane and Rachel were practicing
watched. 
and Jane
and when he wasn't happy with the resulting shot,
and then rode it
and then Suzanne
and then we left to see this great bench
and someone took my picture.
was all over the place. Larry
worked hard on his pictures and some drank margarittas
Suzanne had the taco
while this guy
seemed calm enough, Janet
and another theater
We saw the new buildings -- the smoke house
for the teddy bears
as Jane rushed past Suzanne to get one last thing.
and tested the water
entertained us with various faces
like these with the wonderful containers
under the umbrella. But then, this chicken breast sandwich
went back to the water and got a shell
as David recorded the location
was finishing his book so we could head to the Olive Garden
was laughing, Suzanne
which Suzanne had bruschetta
as we met up with the Huberman sphere
we heard the gurgle, gurgle
moving very fast
and so could pretend he was poop
and Suzanne
(Thank you Peco). The gang above
Suzanne,
David and
which he traded with Judy for this pizza.
and then his breakfast.
made his way down the driveway to the bus stop where the Klockenbrink's had brought a coooler with champagne and more mundane treats
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until the guard told us that we were supposed to be watching instead of climbing. So, we watched Columbia with the ball
were on the computers when Jane
were in the living room watching the 3 Ninjas movie
While the movie continued
The crowd
and showed the way to Cindy
and fired a few shots
This led to the kitchen Snapple ad team
causing Olivia to take this picture of Suzanne and David
just how to play his video game. 
who were watching from the porch as we recorded the CROP walk taken today.
which didn't do well at close range.
They got closer
He turned to see what his teacher was saying
sometimes with people passing by. Betsy Ie
as Suzanne posed with Elena
and finally getting a good picture of Hot Dog
passing by on their way back to the classroom. Once in the classroom we saw Benjamin's desk
at his table
Next, she put one in the deck
and even struck this pose.
and was ready for a warmup kick at the goal
on goal
and then he had this
they watched him roll on the floor
and a checkers game got started in the corner
Thanksgiving itself started with the obligatory picture of Suzanne
I wore the neck warmer that Jane had made for me
and brought Norma into the next picture
Soon after, people started to arrive for the football game. The Mulveys came first
in preparation for the big game when the Justs came
the last touchdown was scored
too fast for the camera to see. The oranges were at the ready
as the kitchen crew put the finishing touches
followed by Johnny
Sarah was happy
and then needed help from Sarah
slugged it out on Madden 2001 as David watched.
because of his great lead.
while Lily posed for a number of pictures
so I decided to drive down to Philadelphia
and I decided to head out once Jane
so that we could cross the street.
in various views. We stopped next at the Cingular office where this woman
at Sunday school. Together, we drove
enjoyed the cold ground. ON the way back, we recorded the Collonade
Jane stared into space,
as the others watched
stood idle. The trains grew
and grew further
played NBA Street Smart as Jane
and the stationary bag
and Sarah decided that it was time to think about finishing her colelge applications
and began our pilgrimage to Staples
until he found trading card pages
or at least aiming towards the camera
Joyce,
pasta and Jane had this good looking salad
and then the glasses on the wall
but this didn't make Suzanne
strolling in and eventually taking his place
then back to Stephanie
but then went back to pictures of Benjamin on the risers
until Dr. Ginsburg
quite a fighting weapon of the second world war. He conceived the design building the body from paper towel rolls and the wings, etc. from toilet paper rolls. Here he poses with his creation
and Meredith
and then I dropped him off with Suzanne for the afternoon
moved across the floor. A Nike swatch
These crowd scenes
were playing indoor balloon volleyball over the chairs as Benjamin got revved up
for a slam. Next thing, we knew, we were in New York looking at the Ernst and Young building
and posed with Sarah who closed her eyes. David and Paige
and we ran out of film. Everyone seemed to be affected by the events of the day. Sarah had helped Jane with her makeup for the black tie Bat Mitzvah party and so decided to make a fashion statement hereself.
Benjamin was worn out from the day 
and Jane 
was on the couch waiting for picture time which began with this closeup 
of her face. We went outside for the picture with shawl on 
facial closeups (for makeup) 
and ceremonial pictures 
under the basketball hoop. All of this activity caused Sarah to highlight her outfit including her belt 
her shirt 
and all of her. 
Next we took a few more pictures of Jane 
without her shawl followed by this artistically dizzying picture 
and a picture of Sarah's window 
to show who the photographer was. It was time to back out the car 
(notice the exhaust) 
with Jane 
and Suzanne 
aboard to say good bye to the house 
and leave their parking place empty 
as they headed off to the Bat Mitzvah. 
were about to start a basketball game since the line for 3 point shots
get the hoop
He showed it to Jane.
life is like a bowl of cherries. I had vegetarian wings
and these were left for Jon.
but the camera caught him
looking away as Jane
and Nathaniel's
and then we marched on
to touch typing. Saturday morning, Suzanne struggled at Benjamin's feet
as he hid
continued to have their online experience as I heard my shoes
joined the action. Claire (or was it Naomi)
went back in for the second half. He played for the green team this half
did not have a sponsor so this might be the only group picture taken of them. Eventually, the photographer got them all together
especially when we centered the picture
along the road
from the front porch. Of course, she couldn't resist the urge to record
and played a few tunes. Then we went to the main event. The new camera did not do a good job of capturing the choir
along with the Sponge Bob Square Pants lollipop
were served by Rhonda.
then the other
while Kaylen and Jane
came from Thelma and Mark
accompanied by her
Sarah chose this time to re-emerge and scour her backpack for her prom ticket
Jane
dribble
since it was a Hawaiian theme. She posed a few more times
from building Lego soccer
Sarah
waited anxiously for the show to begin. Kathy Klockenbrink was out of focus
of how a book is made and then got his certificate of award
and Stephanie
with his certificate and Stephanie
showed his book
posed for the camera. After the show, there were the usual refreshments you expect at such an event -- cheese and crackers
and then with the main poster
The arrival of Kevin and his mother
as Jane and Lucy
and finally Dan
at the table for orange juice
and Suzanne's.
that was Belgian
and Sylvia told Dan's story
kept at his game. Jane recorded all of this 
as Sylvia loaded the camera
until we went outside to assemble the hammock stand and let Jane be the tester
crawled in with her. Norma and Milt came by for some pictures
Well, it wasn't really Sylvia's birthday yet when we had the ice cream
Sarah
and Norma joined him
said good night to Peter's badge.
Jane and Sarah were swapping shoe stories
for the last time this academic year. It being the last day, we decided we had to take a picture in front of the tree. We pondered the possibilities
so that the boys could check out their tree
and then posed for a few pictures
who also tried this mirror shot
and was discussing the sequel as Piya arrived
which made Kaylen happy
could hardly stay in his chair much to Jane's
and Willa
Willa ate her cake
chilled with a book while Benjamin went to check the waves and do some jumping
which didn't get Jane to finish her book
which caused our neighbors to start packing up
making a hamburger
though we were unable to pry Sponge Bob
Michael
and David
tossed a ball, Jane and Lucy chilled
so Sarah shielded him from Sally
and then everyone was happy
as he tried to escape before the final picture was taken
dug a swimming pool while Jane, Kaylen and Lucy swam
by the girls. There were a few things that had to be recorded like this lady's hat
and then we headed out to observe that had she arrived a few minutes later and left the food on the car roof once more, it would have been a soggy dish at best. The church
but often blocked from view but we did get the parental pictures
who came to wash the windows, then with Sarah
as Alfredo
as Sarah talked on her cell phone
then Sarah,
watched the baseball game
before walking further, taking this bad picture
had this cone. Back on the train, this gentleman
and the work progressed
in rapper mode. This was a trip with a mission. We got 2 of them
and gave flowers to Sarah
and then adjusted the seat
and Jane
to prove it. We took the standard pictures
and Suzanne
Will looked around
with his name and vital statistics
seemed to enjoy. After taking a picture of Sarah with Robert Accordino, her RA,
and sat with them as we watched the cheerleaders
using the handcuffs as a prop for the obvious reasons as the bags of recent decades
to do some cookie decoration which only worked because more cookies
pretended to get ready for bed as the girls
watched the World Series.
then me
then Jane
the coat on the carpet
and the ants in color
to fill their bucket
and Sarah gathered together the vegetables
before finishing off
and the witch
and then said good night
then with hat
played their pet dog game. Carol had brought books, so Chip posed with his
as mother and son
accompanied by the two girls who sit next to him (Emma and Meghan). Then Benjamin appeared
much to the enjoyment of the other cafeteria lady
as Jane posed
and the candy suffered
was completed. This seemingly meaningless picture
to come along to deliver the card. Then, the next day, knowing that the camera worked, we headed off on a real excursion with wheels up
while I recorded the offerings
orange juice for Lucy,
sausage for Jane
and huevos rancheros
to see if it really tasted like fish. Then, Jane ate her bagel with lox
lead the way with Jane and Lucy
that had lost its nuts. We marched on
and then at his back.
and we noted the nature signs
and Jane and Lucy
walked around and hid in this tree
from the soda machine so that we could take this promotional picture
and took a big bite
and this shirt for Jane.
convinced him
and the oatmeals for Sarah and me
as I recorded the room rates
and I decided to get the car and pick up the others
and they saw the diet coke
as the hula hoop contest
didn't get finished because he was watching
then Dan and Suzanne
told us how to get back so that we didn't have to mail ourselves back
to regroup. Suzanne was like a glowing beacon
and the crowd
as the line formed
and Sarah had this one
by his ability to block the photo
as Milt and Jane watched
Sarah
with his bagel. Debbie took a picture
as I built the Honey Nut Cheerio city
and took out the Crunch
seemed bored until his friends
and Sarah tried to fix the doll
and Sarah the chicken salad
of the bumpy ride. Once we were in Philadelphia, this woman
was happy to see me as the unfinished cheese
decided to chow down his meal. Chris posed for a picture with too much light
into these 2 pieces
and the chess set stood idle
as the phone sat by
and catching
their food was served who had become bowling pin warriors. Luncheon was served
pondered the week ahead. On Wednesday, the day before game day, we looked through the screen door
posed for the camera while Devin
as the kids gathered
then looked up
to be ready for the game and the menorahs
which roused Sarah a little bit
needed no boost to get ready fro the game and I had my warmest socks
Jane
as the boys posed for the highlights tape
played virtual football as the toast popped
were back to tackling drills as this leaf
went at PS/2
and Sarah
and the girls
and Sarah got ready
said hello to the turkey
and yet another dish
Vigdas
from PU. Gentle viewer, be advised that by this point I was long gone to see the movie 8 Crazy Nights with Benjamin (which was not as good as 8 Mile) and you are viewed the work of other photographers in this section . The evil frisbee
met the cookie dough
all of whom go to Princeton and so can read this
and the older kids continued to develop their game board
from the television
and Suzanne
which was proper Feng Shui
as the next present
and Nate
and we ate. These were the views
off the computers to watch and this is what they saw
in his place. But still it was time to head off to basketball. We got there for the dribbling drills
and then the groups assembled
and decided it had to be cleared away, so we started to work
and Jane had good breakfasts
and me
as he finished his game in front of the store
and weird face poses
to look good for the camera. The beer
where the menu was as always
looked as good as my buttermilks
thought there was too much chatting
and didn't seem to mind the conversation
cleaning of her car
Suzanne's treatments were over and it was time for a celebratory trip. So we got into the limo
and Jane and Fred
imitation. Once we reached the ball, we recorded Peter and Seva
as Suzanne put a few more stitches in her knitting
and Nathaniel
along for the ride which made me happy to have my boots
and at the wedge, Jane and Suzanne crossed
waited with me on the other side. Nassau Street was clear
across from Suzanne
and my pancakes (buttermilk, of course)
and I took the blue
had his drink and Fred
when I needed an extra picture. Then, it was back to sledding. Here are Jane and Benjamin
working their way up the hill so that Ben could think
about his next run as Jane watched
was amused as the seeds were gathered
on the couch before Sarah and Amy
get the chess game to this situation
and Suzanne was getting ready
when it was time for us to leave. The table at Acacia
before Ben tricked him into a stalemate. Peter then took pictures of me
Ben
and Suzanne
decided to get his shoes on
before taking artistic ketchup bottle pictures
and Suzanne
as did Suzanne
who wore the birthday hat and a scarf from yesterday
and Sarah
considered the fruit and veggies
to perform acrobatics with his bread. This card
try and gather the last few things off the floor as Suzanne
and Jane's Orangina
and then took a bite
against the girl's team. Sarah had gotten home from spring break in Georgia, the weather was nice, everyone was in a good mood, so Suzanne went on a shopping and cooking spree. She made this salad
brought his basketball to the meal. Suzanne
as Judy
Jane's burger platter
to move out of the frame to get the ball from Dr Len
from Rita's
while they
finished their water ices and we continued on past the store with the Sponge Bob T shirts
for the night. A few days later, Ben hid behind his book
and then posed
showed how a newly turned 9 year old reads a book. That morning, I taught Jane's geometry class
had his moment of exuberance and Ed and Sarah
showed his balloon and the faces started
and then moved to the dinner table
I posed the pizza
and Gilead and Omri
as much as money
made his way past Brian Blount
and here chatting with his neighbor
Audrey Straus and Suzanne
until we drove to the shopping center via Holder 51. Once there, we ran into Edward Wladas
Suzanne had an omelette
as we got the fish
brought Benjamin back to life
as did the cookies
to slowly
who was dressed for school and carrying his pocket watch
playing jacks as the crowd gathered
looked the part of a continental merchant. After a few final images
preferred to hide and then only appear
Sarah's (and David's and Jane's) enchilladas
as Jane
and Suzanne
and change back in our pockets
Sarah began her search for the Nalgene
and David bought this flag
returning in time for the duet
towards the clean plate club
and try to find them
and the girls
and we all felt a little less heat than in Princeton. After a walk, it was time to take to the Boardwalk
Our final trip to the Boardwalk got Kaylen this stuffed dog
and we headed back to Big Fish where we ran into Miguel Centano and wife
and Suzanne (eyes closed)
and Suzanne had a gin and tonic
Sarah her chicken quesadillas
and we tried to catch a glimpse of the kitchen
or too dour
didn't open for a while and when it did
and Benjamin described the experience
for all to hear. En route to dinner, we found the campus
had too much light on him but Jane's salad
that were probably the best parts of the meal for anyone. The next morning, we got into the car
while I captured this picture
After a short linner in town where the hot dogs
and my veggie burger
for dinner. The men's room had this collection sign
seemed to keep him going until we got home. It was my last day in computer science as chair. How pleasant to get to see Doug Gage ride his Segway
and Carol Mason
without some external help
pondered the journey ahead. Once in New York, we escaped the train
as the Tkts booth
studied the fan and then used it
and so we could get our tickets, take a final obligatory phone booth picture
hard to see though the menu
was brighter. The bread came
Suzanne's chicken salad with
and this collection sign
before we could pick these shoes
and Suzanne's soft serve
very excited on the train ride home. In all, another happy family day in the Big Apple. It was to be the event of our lives -- dinner at the Philadelphia Cricket Club. We had ascended the staircase of life and Martha had agreed to come along. What better way to start than to have poached eggs
very happy. We knew things were ok at home when we noticed that Sarah and Lily had decided to try to kill the television
and we could begin our journey by heading towards the GWB
seemed to be in outer space even as Suzanne
and Kaylen
while we celebrated our joy at being guest of the day. The next morning, Benjamin
was up even as Kaylen
and Suzanne
chatted with Mary
and the girl's wraps
did the hoops thing before the women returned
was bored with the whole thing and another round of pictures
as I got gas
Jane
before heading off to camp maybe because he knew about the sleeping 15 year olds
on the lawn wrestling
lifted his head
then up
posed for a few before starting their dance
as Nate showed off his sculpture
settled in much to the amusement of this gentleman
joined while Janet
so that Benjamin could bring back this seaweed
and pose
though the other dishes
as Eliezar
and David
and then nibbled on Jane's toes
and mine
Norma
were taken before Jane decided to go into black and white mode and record a flower
Sarah
and we drove past the Warhol
as did I
and then all of us
Suzanne
and Sarah's selection from the salad bar
had a card playing pajama party.. Labor Day, Suzanne and Sarah
to turn off the tv
started down the driveway and they made their way
seemed happy
were reading in the hammock.
as the apple bags
enjoyed the animals
got the ball and we went to collect Ross
and Suzanne
but we couldn't get a close picture until Sarah joined
and several Klockenbrinks
(he's the ketchup bottle in the back) and the parade
on camera as his class
reappeared as did Doris Shea
amused Wei King
and I
for her to bring along. They did the brother and sister poses with choking
to stop 37
checked out the grapes
down the corkscrew
and we sat down to soup
led to conversation with Dan
I took this artistic pear picture
and we headed first to the Pets Rule show
for a ChipWich (aka cookies and cream on the left coast). The final event was the Shamu show. There was a buildup
was ready as my quiche
were joined by Rob
Sylvia
Sylvia had the salad,
as Dan
seemed even happier though I didn't do a good job of keeping my eyes opened
After tolerating a few pictures, they returned to their focus
Sally (up close)
Andy
and a picture with Jane
and Andy made coffee
convinced him that it was time to bring Red Teddy
not two
to the other room as the hannukah candle holder
made it an official Havurah. Seva
As Jane played a game
To take them to bowl
by the tv to sit
played the globe game. Sarah had an orange
announced that we had to drive off to get parking
got the food so that we could come home to some kitchen mess
and this gift
and this package
even as the chocolate cake
and the movie ended
and Suzanne
Oh Yuck book. Sarah got a shirt
and Sarah worked on her camera
played dreidel. The cameras
as the computer games continued
and in his bed.
and a blank one
then Sarah and David
and we saw the mummy
until the salad
made his weird face as we found our way to the table
and Lenny and Judy
and my garden burger
steal its color which would have amused
an egg dropped
was less interested because it was a commercial
and Suzanne
and I got the first picture of Suzanne
and the teenagers
and drive South stopping at the Club Diner
enjoyed the jukebox
and saw this
to the houses of the three little pigs
and this extra one
was too soft to loosen a tooth. This lizard
going and the milk
moved into the camera
as we took one last look at Jane's exam
that came out of its box
Dansyl's card
and Sarah
did a few tries at their twin brother act. Meanwhile, the table was set
also studied the chocolate
and seemed to suffer
Grandma's gift certificate
of a convict
which took better
and then as I admired my pizza (jalapenos, pineapple and olives)
was watching television
and then his -- back
moved quickly to catch up with Suzanne
and I dreamed of life in good old Italia
which Audrey
as meeting leader. We walked past Alan
in all his glory, I spoke to Mike Snyder
Suzanne and Sarah did their ritual handshake
would feel nourished as we drove on
and assembled it
before turning to his toes
and then with Suzanne
ducked out of the picture and headed for the window
then dorky
sat as DanSyl
watched until Suzanne joined
led us past Andy, our host,
saw if the three children
before the sorbet came
which brought Barbara over
and Fran, Dick and Janet
and Suzanne
though Pat
stepped up to the challenge and blew them out
and I got a good self portrait
washed down by Diet Snapple
while I posed in my raincoat
and the one after that
and then two
showed his electricity project
we were ready to experiment on this 10 dollar bill
as I looked to the distance
the grass and a cherry bomb
me chat further
and then went incognito
as the phone call was finished
and Suzanne's fish
were more enthusiastic than it seems about the dessert
Suzanne
then Ben and I
posed with them as the stadium
and Yankees basketball
looked down on this booth
and Suzanne
which made him able to move faster than the camera but Suzanne posed
enjoyed their meal though we wished that Zorba and his wife
and then Sarah
to friends from the team
at Wawa
to watch. Amv
though the action
got excited when Suzanne
and the chain
dropped the incognito and showed his face
and Jane
were seated and this self portrait
convinced our waitress
and prepared to dive
and become one of the boxcar children even though he'd seen the posted signs
were having conversations
sat down and Ben
ducked out of my picture
hid
pretended to be oblivious to Jane and Milt
in the corner. The sisters
that were to come home with us. Bob
and Jane
and was caught
and then got a few crowd shots
as her feet
couldn't hide on the porch
suggested where they wanted to be, as I ate my pizza
and all of us hoped to never eat another meal in Sbarro's. Goodbye Ligonier. This was a week in my life -- some lunches, some meetings with faculty, Ben's birthday party at a Trenton Thunder game and the infamous Behrman dinner. It began on Tuesday with lunch in my office with the artists who did the pictures
Penelope Tang
came to visit and then I had lunch with
and then various groupings
decided not to turn around for a photo op but Nathaniel
without his head folded back
could climb into my car for the trip home. Saturday morning, I admired the tulips
enjoyed the movie. Suzanne
and Jane
took many shots to get an acceptable picture after which the bloody Mary's
and Suzanne
On the next day, May 12, I took pictures of Coe Evans
came into frame
of his work
and then he gave up the stage
to end a creative day. On Friday, May 14, I ran into Sarah on the campus. While we were talking, her friend Ara passed by and they posed together
and then we went to Talbots and waited
as we headed off to the Kerry rally where this man
came with the second group. After noting John Shea
hung by the tree and Sarah and Amv
and Jane
for a salad dish
was more interested in the bread
as Sarah and Suzanne
as I took a self portrait
and Suzanne
emerged and chased Joel
watched Joel catch some sleep
for his tale of Sam Levin
was still in his hat with Bobby as the class gathered
made their way while Brian Blount posed
before I said hello to Dr. Ginsburg
complete with map
incognito in the back seat. On May 28, to get ready for reunions, I had lunch with Dave Treadwell '89
decided to stay home and build as Jane
was doing and have a healthy lunch
waited for Alan
arrived to accompany Sarah. So, we marched by generations starting with the PU students
and showed it to Suzanne
which was finally lit well
and Suzanne's salad
at dessert as we cleared the table
and Suzanne
and without
home with food from George's. On Saturday, I saw Stef and his new wife
as Suzanne and I went on our mammoth shop
and I
and my pizza
and Jane
and doing a number of self portraits
Jane
and others
and then up close
got ready to pose with Nate
before taking these pictures of our entire delegation
Jane and I went to Olive's and took pictures of the owner
which Ben and Jane
continued to sing in the elevator even as we headed out to dinner at the Border Cafe
was amused as Suzanne
watched the dancers
could be seen even as the dark lifted
and saw the police car at the donut shop
the ride of Paul Revere
noted the sign of the Inn and we gathered Sarah's bag
as at the beach. It being Sarah's last night at home, we realized that we needed to go out for a farewell dinner but the wait was long as we sat
2
posed before we got into sister pictures
decided which margarita
as he watched television
were watching Sarah
and Jane
relaxed as Dansyl
all wondered if my martini
and Sarah
hit the table. Some more baby holding
back to life as Michelle
amusement and Sarah
downtown and go to the Kennedy Museum
as the ducks gathered
in the pool and made my way past the real rehearsal people
flew out of the frame and Suzanne and Jane
led us to a couch
posed for Jason
and then the 5 of us
had his fruit
went to visit Sylvia
were amused as Dan
before the birthday girls appeared
before Jason showed off the shirt
led the way through security where this gentleman
and I got the pizza
posed by the tree and then Ben and Jane
posed before we went to Kaylen's grandparents house and Jane and Kaylen posed
pretended it was still summer. En route, we ran into the Flemmer's
and then with the group
posed 2 more times and then the bus
which was very charming though I felt like the world was somehow upside down if I was the one wearing a tie and jacket when I spoke to the man in shorts and there was Ben in a pinstripe suit dancing with a girl with white gloves. My! how the world has changed. On September 15, this gentleman came
from the shredding company
got together their sign
and so as we did in 2003 we were ready for the Race for the Cure. We even had tomatoes
read and Sara
displayed his hat and me my shirt
led us
and tried on
as others marched by
watched. The parade continued
and after a little more parade
and his team
and Lucy
led the way through the Bucks County property
as the woods were ahead
who became his friend
and Jane and Lucy posed
and then this one that also included my head
and I
came so that I could look inside my meal
showed off their shoes and we made our way past the town festival sign
while the cake
and I missed
had a pre-game game
was doing the PS/2 thing even as food emerged
played gin. Scott (another of the books) arrived
Jane (of bulging eyes)
amuse Jane
at the table
ate
and me
and we wondered
then appeared
helped the others
the girls
even though the potato salad gave me indigestion for a few days. Maybe that is why Ben
is laughing? Jane
ate his sandwich as I finished my salad
and our slowly assembling family -- 3 strong
and Jane
as the sun began to set
came to visit. Then I went to lunch with Walter Lippincott (Princeton University Press)
along the path
showed our excitement about the game that was going to be such a dissapointment later. The Hutner-Flemer's
admired the house
as we made our way past this water valve
and SUbway was closed
settled in at Zorba's Brother's as I got this collection sign
I got my veggie burger
Diana Fuss (English)
and Jeremy
finished eating and I tried a self portrait
and he took one of me
as the gates led the way
up
and the tree
and with some more marching
and then showed off his new hat
and we sent Meredith out, camera in hand, to record the duckling family
and too low
and I
and Suzanne
and Suzanne
better judgment though Jane and I
and Suzanne was caught unawares
as Suzanne
thought he hid
got his meatball sub
which became part of the board game party. As I recorded the welcome window
as Betsy and Bobby Sands
joined the game
and opened
of Near Eastern Studies and Ted Rabb
int he birthday hat was a step forward as the decorations
for Suzanne
to the amusement of Jane
who we are hoping to recruit from Cambridge for our French and Italian department appeared and then Kirk Unruh
was starting to get things ready and the wait staff
though the final images will appear elsewhere (on the paperweight page). The next day, I took Ben to Flemington for a chess tournament. If you look carefully at this picture
you see this image of him hard at work. Afterwards, the award ceremony began
and Ben waited
until he was called up
as we got ready to enter Rats
and then got amused
who was chatting with the man with the newspaper
to the collection before I peeled the apples
and even in the second take
went out and brought in the mail. Sarah and Devon arrived
emerged and we left the matzah ball soup aside
and then had chicken
was practicing
out of uniform and this gentleman (whose name I forget)
and I
and put on our formal gear
were ready for celebrations afterwards. The next day was the next Behrmann dinner. So as we had done in we put on our fancies and Suzanne posed with Ben
and then Ben and Jane
and then Jane
shooting
Suzanne was at the head
posed for a few more pictures. We began with Bloody Mary's (as we did last year)
Sarah had the salad
on the sidelines as Doris Shea
(he's on the left) played and I captured a broad picture
and headed off
and Suzanne
tied his bandana and
and then headed home and soon after Claire Mulvey
highlighted an excellent dinner as the table
before the bus came and I departed to catch up with Brad Barber, my former student,
hid in the other room and Justin
and the food stood
and Suzanne
before Ben
Suzanne
mushroom omelet (Suzanne)
Suzanne
chose his clothes, Matt Traylor
which looked better
as Nathaniel posed
to greater heights. The games must have been inspiring because both Jane and Ben were sound asleep
when we returned home that night. On Sunday June 12, we went to Small World for coffee and ran into Bob Cava and David MacMillan
and Jane worked on her picture editting
shared antipasta
in preparation for the last day when he'd wake up and go to Johnson Park and the last day (after 16 years straight) when I'd take a kid to elementary school. The next day, we came down and the kitchen counter
was ready to go and Jane
we headed to school where Dr. Ginsburg was talking to the PTO mothers
and then Stephanie Klockenbrink's
and then Ben showed us the planting
he had done around the school. On the way to the car, I ran into Ed Percarpio
and Suzanne was glad to see me
Sarah
