Self Discovery

Ren has a new preoccupation when he is daiperless.

Thats a lot of Somen

The seven of us that get together regularly failed to eat it all. This was a special occasion, a sending off of one the regulars. A new job and new address in a different state. 

Rainy Day

Today was first rainy day since we got to NY and it rained all day. We were thinking of going to Chittnengo Falls (or "Crappy dango"as Adam F., an old friend always called it) but the rain kept us in the cabin. We played Catan with T. drinking cranberry juice and vodka.

Splashing

Ren splashing in the water at Green Lakes. This was his first time in a natural body of water. He was much less appehensive than we expected. He was so happy and played so hard. He slept for over two hours after playing whaile we drove back to Sears pond on the back roads. 

再従兄弟 Second Cousin

We went to Syracuse today and visited my aunt, uncle and cousins. This is Ren's second cousin James. He is such a good baby.

Root Glen

Today we went to the Root Glen in Clinton within Hamilton College Campus. It was nice to be in a real arboretum after having UK's "grass collection" arboretum in Lexington. I always think it should be called something else, with a prefix that means grass instead of tree. It was very hot but well worth the trip.

Breakfast

Almost everyday Ren has been taking his breakfast on the deck with full veiw of the pond thru the trees.

Corning, NY

We drove out to Corning today to see the glass museum. I've been before but it has changed quite a bit since the last time went. It was very nice to be in a museum / gallery again. I think it is the first time we've been to one since we had Ren. But Even then we end up wondering how long his temper will last and we will have to make a dash for the outdoors. There was this nice piece for example which I was able to photograph but not look long enough to learn it's title or creator. I like it. I wanted to go to the studios too but the drive was long and Ren was needing some play in the grass time so it was out of the question. He was so well behaved on the way there and back and didn't fuss too much while we were there either but I could tell he wasn't enjoying it like he did, say the Newport aquarium.

Ren helping us pack for the trip

 

Eating the greenery

Mmm. Maple tree.