In case you haven't strolled on South Congress in a while...
(Dallas) Hanging with Moira, John, Delia and Dairmuid
New Canaan, CT
Lots of playground time in town, and decorating the tree (the first one - 2 more to follow).
Meanwhile, back in Kigali - Ginger orchestrated the successful launch of Visa's partnership with Rwanda. Below is the official photo of Rwanda's President, Paul Kagame (center) and a certain lovely smiling woman over his left shoulder, along with top Visa brass and Rwandan Cabinet Ministers. Congrats, G!
Fairfield, CT (Adam, Jen, Elliot & Teba!)
On to New York City!
My cabbie partner.
Loving the wapiti display and the giant clam at the Museum of Natural History.
We settled in at Jeff and Joanna's place,
where Cullan showed Ryder some toys.
Walking the tree back from Union Square, then let the trimmin' begin!
Watching the trains at Grand Central Station's train shoppe.
Aahhh, cousins.
We got to catch up with Dylan, Tanya and their boys (Santiago,
Joachin and little Octavio) on the great High Line Park.
Visiting the 9/11 Memorial site.
Also got to see Bill and Molly and sweet little Clyde.
Cruising lower Manhattan, enjoying street murals ...
Ryder channels Joseph Stella on the Brooklyn Bridge.
Nothing like a good street record sale.
Catching up with the locals.
New York City > Atlanta. On to Lake Martin, Alabama!
(above) "Ladies and Gentlemen, on the sippy cup drum....Ryder Jones."
Of course, had to get in a good swing at Tricia and Johnny's in Auburn.
Someone turned 2 years old on our trip!
Back at the lake, time for bath with the cousins.
We spent many an hour at the Imagination Station playground in Alex City.
Christmas morning - lots of fun (especially with some hats).
(above) This is a special one for Peachy and (below) a special one for Mama.
Using the "Countries of Africa" puzzle, Garrett made it easy to test the
theory of a certain strain of competitiveness in the Baker family...
theory of a certain strain of competitiveness in the Baker family...
...then Ginger had to enter the ring.
Lots of good snugglin' time...
...and a little time for a good eye pokin'. (Objects on couch are closer than they appear.)
The Christmas lunch and gift giving in Kellyton.
Our first canoe ride!
A grand birthday party for Pop Pop.
Lake Martin, AL > Asheville, NC
We left Alabama and drove north to Asheville, where we also
got to see the Brittele family again in Blowing Rock.
got to see the Brittele family again in Blowing Rock.
Back to Asheville to meet the gang for the New Year's weekend.
First a little meet and greet with Ryder and Stella and Levi Bunn.
Lots of good sunrises (and sunsets, too) in Asheville. The mountains never disappoint.
The downstairs deck was especially good at keeping the short
folks entertained, while the taller folks slept upstairs.
folks entertained, while the taller folks slept upstairs.
Scott and Jenny took us all to a great hike near Woodrow Wilson college, outside town.
Reading my new book from Uncle Zac, "Hug."
No one puts Levi in the cupboard... except Levi.
A lovely home-cooked meal, and a rousing game of Celebrity ushered in the new year.
Oh, that Farmer Brown grin. Menacing.
Chillin' with Scott, Levi and Sloandog on the morning after.
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