Saturday, June 6, 2009

our brush with fame


ok so i meant to post this earlier but totally forgot! here's a picture of me, Arwyn and yes, that's Julianne Moore. we went to see her read her new children's book at a local bookstore two weeks ago. i can't remember if i posted this already but Arwyn interrupted the reading when she asked Julianne to help her put the book jacket back on her book as it fell off! it was very cute and as a mother of two, Julianne Moore clearly knew how to handle a three year old in that situation. in all it was a lot of fun despite the wait for the book autograph and picture!

Thursday, June 4, 2009

pals


pals
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

Arwyn and her favorite chicken, Ming-Ming

Saturday, May 30, 2009

Arwyn is not impressed


Arwyn is not impressed
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

with the Rocky Balboa statue.

hotel pool = great success


hotel pool = great success
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

always a fan of the water, Arwyn is enjoying a morning swim at the hotel.

Friday, May 29, 2009

it's all about the ensemble


it's all about the ensemble
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

i.e. the headband, gymnastics medal, and the snow globe :) we're on our way to Philly for the weekend!

Thursday, May 21, 2009

Sunday, May 10, 2009

happy mother's day


happy mother's day
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

out for lunch and then we're heading over to lorri's parents' house. thanks to all the moms for everything you do!

Sunday, May 3, 2009

all aboard!


all aboard!
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

this weekend the Essex Steam Train is free for area residents. much like last year, we're happy to take advantage of that offer!

Saturday, May 2, 2009

the chicken whisperer


the chicken whisperer
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

with one of the Golden Laced Wyandottes

the latest batch


the latest batch
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

they sure are getting big! we've had these 4 for about 2 months and they recently moved outside with the 3 adult hens. these are from 2 different breeds for a total of 4 breeds in our little flock. cute, eh?

Saturday, April 25, 2009

at a seriously awesome playground


at a seriously awesome playground
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

in West Hartford. can't believe how huge this place is.

Sunday, April 19, 2009

Sunday, April 12, 2009

Saturday, April 11, 2009

an eggcellent job


an eggcellet job
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

here is this year's Easter eggtravaganza (minus one casualty that has since been consumed. Arwyn was really into it this year as evidenced by the fact that she colored all but 4 of the dozen :)

Friday, April 10, 2009

self portrait


self portrait
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

here's a picture arwyn drew of herself. it's part of a triptych of sorts that she made for lorri's dad's birthday card. you gotta love the hair!

Monday, March 23, 2009

still a climber...


still a climber...
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

this is where you find her if you turn your heads for 30 seconds! picture is from a nice walk in the woods that we took yesterday.

sorry about the gap in posts. we've been traveling for work and (gasp) vacation out west. pics to come!

Sunday, February 22, 2009

a snack among the remains of ungulates


a snack among the remains of ungulates
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

a rainy Sunday afternoon visit to the Peabody Museum. later on i'll post some pics from yesterday's 3rd birthday mini-extravaganza.

Sunday, February 15, 2009

it's winter carnival!


it's winter carnival!
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

more tractors from the town tractor parade. it goes right by our street which is handy.

Saturday, January 24, 2009

Sunday, January 4, 2009

submarine commander


submarine commander
Originally uploaded by topoisomerase

this morning we visited the Submarine Force Museum, home of the USS Nautilus (SSN-571). this is a great FREE museum in Groton, CT and one we've visited before. as you may know, this Nautilus (there have been others) was the first nuclear submarine and it has been stationed here for more than 20 years since its decommissioning.  Arwyn really seemed to enjoy the tour of the submarine but of course playing with the navigation equipment, weapons systems, and periscopes in the museum itself were equally a big hit.