Easter 2012

Penelope sleeping with her teddy bear after a busy Easter day.

Teddy playing with his bubble gun.

Marlowe poses with his bubble gun.

Grandma Sherry, Penelope, and Aunt Brooke.

Uncle Rick and Teddy.
Penelope and Aunt Brooke.

Pop, Gee Gee, and Dad.

Aunt Brooke, Aunt Liz and cousin Sam.

Steph, Marlowe, and Uncle G.

Penelope enjoying the beautiful Easter day.

Marlowe and Teddy playing with bubbles.

Utah

We had a great time in Utah last week. Marlowe spent a few days taking skiing lessons, and on Friday he hit the slopes with mom. Here he is hanging out, riding the lift, and skiing with mom.

Marlowe Turns 4

Marlowe had his 4th birthday party yesterday. All of his classmates from Miquon were able to make it, as well as some old friends and his cousin Teddy.

As you can see, Marlowe had a great time.

Here is his Boba Fett cake, composed of a couple dozen mini cupcakes and a whole lot of icing.

Marlowe assessing the cake.

Here we are as a family prior to lighting the candles (with Marlowe's friend Avery looking on).

Candles blazing, all looking on, in eager anticipation.

Christmas!

Marlowe had a great Christmas. We hosted Christmas dinner at our house, where Gee Gee, Pop, Uncle G, Aunt Deqa, Grandma Sherry, Bia, Boomer, and dad's friend from high school and college Evan joined us to celebrate.

Marlowe was very excited about the many gifts that Santa and numerous loved ones left him overnight.

Unfortunately, the family was able to get together for just one photo, moments prior to Marlowe's bedtime.

Aunt Broke's Wedding

Aunt Brooke married her longtime boyfriend Alex last weekend. Everyone had a great time, and Marlowe attended both the rehearsal dinner and the wedding.

Marlowe, mom, and dad on the way to the rehearsal dinner.

Marlowe and dad readying for the ceremony.

Marlowe looking sharp in advance of the festivities.

Marlowe and Teddy enjoying themselves in the last moments before the big event.

The marriage, as captured from Marlowe's front-row seat.

California, Part 3: Manhattan Beach

Upon leaving San Diego, Marlowe and dad headed up to Manhattan Beach for the wedding. Mom met them there. On Saturday, all enjoyed a wonderful lunch, then explored the town.

Here is a shot of Marlowe atop a sculpture he enjoyed climbing.

Here he is that same day, on the beach--first with mom, then with dad.

Looking sharp in advance of the wedding.

Everyone hit the beach again in Sunday, prior to heading back to Philadelphia. All in all, it was a great trip. Marlowe has promised to return to Southern California again, and soon.

California, Part 2: San Diego-USS Midway

After leaving Legoland, Marlowe and Dad arrived at the Balboa Park Inn in San Diego. Marlowe immediately declared it his favorite hotel ever.

As this picture was taken, it was snowing back home in Philadelphia. Upon some not insignificant prodding from dad, Marlowe agreed that there is something to be said for Southern California weather.

Marlowe and dad spent Friday morning on the USS Midway, a decommissioned aircraft carrier docked in San Diego. Here is a view from the top deck, where a number of navy aircraft have been placed for public inspection.

Marlowe sitting in a the back of a helicopter that sits on the top deck of the carrier.

The highlight of the day for Marlowe was checking out this airplane from the cockpit.

Here he sits inside of said cockpit.

California, Part 1: San Diego-Legoland

Last weekend, Marlowe and the family headed out to southern California for Andover friend Brian McEvoy's wedding in Manhattan Beach. Marlowe and dad flew out to Los Angeles on Thursday, then headed directly to Legoland in Carlsbad.

As you can see, Legoland is beautiful.

Legoland features small-scale versions of a number of real-life places, as well as a number of rides and other attractions. Here is a miniature version of Cafe Du Monde, a famous coffee and beignet spot in New Orleans that Marlowe visited in January of 2010.

As it turned out, Legoland had recently unveiled a new Star Wars-based set of exhibits at the time of Marlowe's visit (Marlowe currently LOVES everything about and related to the Star Wars Universe of locales and characters). Here is Marlowe in front of the a Lego version of the Hoth snow battle depicted in Episode V: The Empire Strikes Back.

Marlowe with a Lego R2-D2.

Marlowe also spent some time on the rides at Legoland. Here is is driving a car on the racetrack of what was probably his favorite attraction other than the Star Wars exhibit.

New Bed

Tennis

Marlowe loves to play tennis.