| Dave continues to move on up in model rocketry.
While the season isn't good for launching or painting, he's
putting together a 3' tall model of a Phoenix air-to-air missile
that uses "D" engines... as well as getting an Aerotech "blue
thunder" composite fuel engine that's three times more powerful
than the standard "D."
Other frame, Mysti is getting bolder and bolder and will occasionally come and visit, even while the kids are around. From a safe distance, of course. Below, Dave's birthday brings lots of games, and Brie, after her stint as a swamp spirit in the last High School play, goes a little lower key and becomes a stage hand for the next show, the Musical "42nd Street." |
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| Is it the sad expression that makes Patric so
loved by the family, or is it the amazing fluffy butt?
Hard to say, but the incredibly mild January weather allows him
to wander around outside on the green, green grass. Below, another of Dave's presents, "A Game Of Thrones," becomes a favorite of Wills, marginally beating out Monopoly. Everyone dresses nicely for a night out in Boston seeing "David Copperfield," a truly magical show. But not as dressed up as Brie and friends for the 9th grade semi-formal! |
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Will's birthday and the amazing "Fly Pen" that has
an on-board computer that reads what you are writing and can do
things like solve equations you have written down. To the
right, was there mention of the mild January weather?
February helps even that out with a nor' easter that drops 18
inches of snow. Below, skiing at Wachusetts mountain. Brie skis with her "friend," while Dave and Will spend some father and son "dust 'em while they're down" time. |
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Critters invade the yard and make short work of one of the Rhododendrons. Right, a visit with Great Gram in her new apartment. |
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