Benjamin's room
and the master bed room
Benjamin's class came
as did Jane's.
Sarah and Benjamin
and Bart and Calista
After the falafels, we needed to get Benjamin candy to bring to his class' Valentine's Day party. We went here
Then Benjamin and David found a turtle shell
You can hardly tell that Benjamin's
managed to spill lemonade all over him. Benjamin insisted that we tell the waiter
And now I am a year (or is it 4 years?) older.
Benjamin climbed into the top bunk
and Mona for Benjamin and I
so we decided to call it a day and fight the traffic back to Herzalia.
Miss Patty called for quiet and got Benjamin on her lap
and we took one of her with Benjamin
and finally one with Benjamin
including Benjamin imitating Chaim the magician
She also captured Jane and Benjamin as they gathered soil that might one day be part of Syria again
gave us some background on the bunker we were standing near. Suzanne and Benjamin decided to climb in and avoid any bombs that might drop
and Benjamin
Benjamin hanging out
We also enlisted Benjamin as our tour guide at one point.
celebrating the history of Israel n pictures. Yuval and Benjamin
Unfortunately, it was so grand that you can't see Benjamin (star of the show) in any of the pictures.
and bought a Pokemon shirt (b'Evrit) for Benjamin. Stay tuned and we'll have him model it in a later edition of this journal.
Sarah was able to translate, so we could all participate
into the next morning.
after which we stopped because Jane and Benjamin were intrigued by this man playing the old shell game.
Then David and Benjamin headed to the wall
and finally the teachers, Mr. Sloan (Math) and Miss Patty (also Benjamin's teacher),
and Benjamin surveyed the scene
at the bus stop.
with Benjamin as number 7
Benjamin posed with his best pal Jonathan
Benjamin found a different way to celebrate
and Benjamin agreed to a photo shoot
which Jane and Benjamin enjoyed
and chatted with Benjamin
because tomorrow is his special day. The platform that Benini designed is quite impressive
which we didn't. Jane then took a series of pictures of Benjamin
which Benjamin has been enjoying
as Benjamin demonstrated
and Benjamin and Jane jumped at the chance
made us wonder if it was ok for Benjamin to open his store
Benjamin had margherita with olives
Benjamin sitting on my shoes ( over the sight of the effects of fine Italian pasta )
which would later inspire us to walk above it. But first there was the issue of lunch. Sarah and Benjamin
as were Benjamin
On our way out of town, we made our way to the stazione once more where Sarah and Benjamin
Benjamin
Benjamin
we found a place for Benjamin's to pose
Benjamin
and Benjamin
Benjamin
and we concluded dinner with pictures of Benjamin's dessert
on the way to the shoe store in Greve where Benjamin tried on
inspired Jane and Benjamin to walk across the bridge
in one of them. Our evening excursion began with a visit to San Marco where Jane and Benjamin
who unfortunately didn't carry Benjamin's size. Dinner was indoors because it was cold but we were all eager to eat
Once there, we found this hat for Benjamin
was happy to be eating and Benjamin
and the waiter fell in love with Benjamin
impatient. Benjamin
who had just woken up, Benjamin
We walked on and Benjamin was excited by spirals on the sidewalk
that adds to our collection of pictures of Benjamin in front of Pokemon signs in foreign countries. The last building was this apartment building with no straight lines
happily awaited their lunch and Benjamin
that kept Benjamin going at a fast rate
and Benjamin
as Benjamin built his sandcastle
and Benjamin
After dinner, Benjamin and David
ordered by Benjamin, and the anise liqueur
while Benjamin showed off his scars from yesterday's walk
Benjamin
Benjamin played on the plaza
to Cambados as Benjamin slept
in the cold waters as Benjamin began his castle
When we were ready to leave the beach, Benjamin had built an elegant castle (complete with pine cone cannon balls)
and Benjamin
All this excitement out Benjamin
and to the excitement of Benjamin
and David and Benjamin
as you watch David and Benjamin walk off into the parking lot
happy. Next we set off for the museum. Along the way, we walked through the park where we stopped at this playground so that Benjamin could climb,
that Benjamin
for Benjamin and Jane. In the process of the meal, we shared this agua
and Benjamin
Benjamin
that is their specialty. The chocolate rush led to various character studies including Benjamin
and Benjamin
This led up to the main event, so Benjamin put on his tux
and Jane showed Benjamin how to walk down the aisle
before Benjamin went in to the church
Benjamin and the flower girl got ready
and Benjamin played with the pillow
so that the bubbles could be blown. Benjamin practiced
appeared. On the way to the reception, we ran into the photographers who needed Benjamin to complete these pictures
Next it was time to dance, so Benjamin and Sarah hit the floor
Benjamin
Benjamin,
to the Science Museum where Benjamin did his fireman thing
Benjamin
but no one liked Benjamin's pancakes
as did Benjamin
with Benjamin
Benjamin (doing his bandit imitation)
and Benjamin spun at her feet
and ran in the race for the cure.
to escort us to the parade where we caught these pictures of Benjamin and his classmates
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 Kurren
which got Benjamin going
before Benjamin and Nate traded tips
and eventually Benjamin got to play goalie
that defined the day.
Benjamin first modeled 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.
and Jane and Benjamin
and then Benjamin joined her.
Benjamin
of Ben Shedd wheeling his baby.
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
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
what they saw.
Benjamin and his friends
and Benjamin
and Benjamin and his friends
and his new associate, Ben Yu
their chief scientist.
and Benjamin had lemon.
I returned later with Suzanne and Benjamin
and Benjamin
until 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 Benjamin which brought us luck so that we could see this SUV limo
Benjamin
while Benjamin showed off the new suitcase
Benjamin,
as you can see from Benjamin's face.
and Benjamin
for Benjamin and lemonade
Benjamin
Benjamin's BT sandwich (hold the L)
including the Mormon temple that Benjamin thought was a castle. The kids created this photo op from up close
for this family photo. Benjamin liked the water
Benjamin built with the removed sand. After pausing for one more picture
this souvenir rock while Benjamin gathered this wonderful collection
that came for dessert enabling Benjamin to make (and eat)
Benjamin
electronics. Jane, Benjamin and Suzanne went to the zoo where they began by admiring the flamingos
After the zoo, we all went to the beach where Benjamin showed Dansyl how he surfed
Benjamin,
while Benjamin completed the puzzles
Benjamin had his pasta
that Benjamin showed us.
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
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
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
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.
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.
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
before they hit the road for the ride back to the snow.
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.
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
would eventually get onto Benjamin's feet. Jane
and drank her water. And Benjamin
and Jane and Benjamin chowed down
but Ben ate away
and then enteered the Franklin Institute where the other Ben
Benjamin,
which is no mean feat at this age.
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
Benjamin was worn out from the day
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
and Benjamin
our waitress after she brought Benjamin's burger
that Benjamin really liked. We photographed one last chair
at Restoration Hardware before leaving
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.
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
from the collection. Follow for more details.
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
and waited for the concert to begin. Benjamin was in the front
with him after the musicianship concert.
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
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).
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
to the assembled masses so that we could end the weekend and prepare for the new week.
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. On the 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.
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
got ready to go. Happy Hannukah to all!!
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.
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.
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.
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
which seemed to make her just as happy.
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
Jane and Devon were both on the blue team
and here is a picture of the shoppers in the store
while Suzanne and Jane were finding sea shells
clothes were all wet because I
that it was my birthday. He was kind enough to put sparklers on our desserts
so we decided to celebrate by going to Latrun
Jane went a little incognito
Sarah
As we rode on
Then everyone gathered around to get ready for the celebration
to put on the birthday hat
Then there was a magic show that even brought out the superintendent's wife in her role as guidance counselor
for which he was rewarded with a balloon hat
and an elegant self portrait
and David as he showed the effects of too much beer and too little exercise
We ended our visit by buying Sarah her birthday present
decided to celebrate by riding horses. Sarah chose to have lunch
and Benjamin and Jane eating and posing for sunset pictures
We had been here already for 24 hours looking at the entrance to the locks
Once on the island, we saw the temple in its granduer
Jane's flute came back from the repairman and they could make music together
together with his sisters
had a wonderful time running around the picnic. Before leaving, we got to see the cows being milked
got to his class
which kept me awake during the night but cleaned my internal plumbing. Next we went to this street market
to the ambassador's house. So David dug out his tie
ere a little tired as they waited for the food but Benjamin perked up once he got a drink.
and Suzanne let us experiment with her picture without
It was a day of eating
Sarah bought sandals at this store
inserted the note
Mr. Laferriere (English),
Our first stop was the theater where the actors
We recorded the directions to the school
Next he did his butterfly wing thing
and the 2 of them posed with Miss Patty
The family assembled for the group pictures
The family got up early so everyone was excited to be at the airport
Before leaving we took a picture of the waiters
Next we saw the place where Julius Caesar was cremated
and watched Sarah and Suzanne
Our next stop was at the Vatican post office which is run by
Sarah
along with remarkable scenery
but we did pause to chat with and record
to climb in the park. Suzanne watched
and have Suzanne as his customer. Next we drove on to Greve. Our first view of the city was a takeoff on the old Scott McNealy expression. This duck
and I had vegetariano
and the rest of me
had the spaghetti pomodoro
and Sarah
contemplated taking the train to Paris and we took the obligatory phone booth pictures
David
and David
and a make your own statue pedestal
and David
could have a swim with Suzanne
Jan
and bought these shoes
take these pictures of us
bought pigeon food and practiced feeding the pigeons
especially when the vegetables and cheese came
but decided that this one
gave a water bottle concert to those in the bar and the adjoining pizzeria
En route back to the hotel, we had what might be our last gelato in Italia
was so intrigued by the dishwasher demonstration that he didn't mind. After enduring the worst flight (bumpiness comparable to a horrible roller coaster and worse) that any of us had endured, we found ourselves in Barcelona roaming the Ramblas where the street people were out in force including the gilded twins
who was tired from swimming, Suzanne
as we added to our collections of pictures of European Haagen Dazs
and amazing grille work
was feeling just fine because his sandwich
All of the food served by this waitress
had sweet and sour duck
and Sarah and Jane read
had fried chicken
came into focus
ordered by David. We conclude a very active day with a self portrait
We walked around the beautiful town
Jane
and we then drove on stopping next at Benevente to see the castle
that is the Paradores there. The kids had sandwiches
and the rest of us took group photos
and we boarded the boat where there were more people photos
quite happy. Jacobo even used his fast hands
to sleep so that we knew it was time to head home. 
they swung this all around the church starting slowly
on the plaza which was to be our first of 2 this day. We took pictures of the commerce as well including this store
After the drive to Madrid, we headed to that city's
play in the sandbox
didn't finish and this salad
con gas. 
had this nice ice cream
Suzanne
Suzanne
nervous though they thought their roll
David put on his suit
so he could practice in the parking lot
to get his pillow
and had a practice step
After a final blessing
cousin Rachel (without the beard) taught Aunt Florence to blow bubbles
Inside, we captured Jason and Michelle
but they were overshadowed when people started to be hoisted up on chairs. First Betsy and Matt
David (who was still blurry from the night before)
Sarah,
leading all 3 kids to do a family portrait
and David
while Sarah watched
as he accumulated balloons
Jane
hoping that he could get some cookies too which he did once Sarah helped him up
before heading to school. Suzanne wore her traditional orange and black
Adults in attendance included Jack Gelfand
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
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 started so we started 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
was still empty until a few people
watched the show
kept watching as they did somersaults
Clay and David
from his dinner. 
who insisted that I take a picture of Peter's money sculpture
We dropped Jane off on the way there.
I finished mine
and we saw the room where Jane and Rachel were practicing
watched. 
got out and tried to dry off. Next it was time to eat. My meal
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 margaritas
Suzanne had the taco
while this guy
seemed calm enough, Janet
and another theater
and Suzanne
we were given by Continental Airlines. Once we got the rental car (no small feat as it turned out), we headed for Dansyl's house where they served a wonderful plate of vegetables
Dan,
got ready to go to the 21st floor for lunch at the house restaurant.
for Sarah. We were a good crowd including Sylvia
Jane
Suzanne's chicken salad (Sarah had the same entree)
and then from a distance.
and the seaweed
Sarah took her hole
and we read the beach regulations
this sculpture and letting Jane
and Suzanne
and how he relaxed after the surfing
Jane,
on the children's menu. David's Coor's Beer
with sauce on the side. 
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 had the vegetarian.
(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 cooler with champagne and more mundane treats
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
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.
and then by the tree.
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
preferred to be incognito as she slaved at her homework
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
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
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 college 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
preferred to talk on the phone as Sarah
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at his sandwich. Dr Len spoke to the guard upstairs
was overseeing things. When we left, Ben had this hot dog
and Jane had this pretzel
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. 
and Jane
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. 
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
in low light conditions without the flash. The kids made this Mother's Day card
Sarah's sandwich
and couch
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
at the bus stop. The kids assembled
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
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
and we went to breakfast
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. 
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. 
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
and Jane
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
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. 
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. 
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
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I posed the pizza
and Gilead and Omri
as much as money
while the rest of us got in the car and drove to Johnson Park where Suzanne
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
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