the view from our living room

I forgot to post this photograph of our Saucer Magnolia in full bloom (taken on the 28th April). What a wonderful view with blossoms or now with just leaves.

4 months & teething

Mother's Day

Hanging Out On The South Side

of our house...in the shade.

Ow! Jack is pulling my hair!

Major Cutie

Aunt Mollie sent Jack a camo onesie which says "Major Cutie" on it...and here it is...

Jack tonight and last Friday

Happy Easter

April 3 - Our 2nd Jack Movie

Our first movie is still on our Canon ZR90 camcorder which uses mini tapes and I am having problems trying to find out how to download the analogue into digital format. What a nuisance. Anyway, this morning I made this using my built-in iSight for Dad, Annie and Roxy in Ireland.

March 26, 2009

I would have taken down Jack's face cloths from drying on the shower curtain ... but these days it is all about Jack and I did not notice them until tonight after downloading the photograph. I am glad I have this image. Plus, Jack is already showing an interest in photography.

And then there is this one...

Photo Shoot on March 3rd

For those of you who would like more photos ...

Happy Birthday Papa Derek!

This is Jack on the morning of Friday 20th March - his grandpa Papa Derek's birthday. I hope your day is a special one dad!

Our Fireplace

Yesterday was my birthday and it was snowing gently off and on (only about 4" in total) and we had a wonderful low key day of unpacking a few things before we lit a fire early evening.

Tummy Time

For father and son.

Mum & Dad With Jack

Campbell took these on his iPhone last weekend when we were making our first move from the apartment to the new house ... and I tweeked them (as I like to do).

You Have To See This...

... to believe it.

Patrick likes his hair like this at all times. When I started iChatting with him yesterday his hair was pre-gel and flat and I commented on how nice it looked. He immediately showed me his can of Redken gel and proceeded to apply it and asked me to take a snapshot to show Mum (because she does not appreciate his "wild" daily look).

(Please excuse me: nursing Jack and wearing no makeup) ;-)

Fresh Paint

The master bedroom. The doors have been removed and are being painted the same color as the trim which is an off white.

The Nursery: Jack's room

1/26/09

Hanging Out With Grandma Susie

Nick Novelli took these photographs for us.

1/14/09 @ 1:52am

Our son, John 'Jack' Derek Thayer was born at Saratoga Springs' Hospital on Wednesday 14th January (sharing his uncle Patrick's birthday) at 1:52 am. 8.25 Lbs and 22.25" long.

We are eternally grateful to the fantastic staff in the maternity ward AND Dr Henry (pictured) who performed my emergency caesarian section.

Our New House

The kitchen.

This is the living/dining room northwest view.

This is the living/dining room southeast view.

Happy New Year!