A Blue Heron shot at the Rookerie off Rt. 2.  Not the best light or image quality but I am always happy to catch one on the nest.

Patriot’s Day in Concord (the birthplace of the American Revolution) is very serious business. Marching in the same parade (over a 4 mile route) this group of slightly less fearsome Brownies including Maya and cousin Rachel.

It wouldn’t be Easter without an egg hunt.

The kids catching some big air on the trampoline.

Maya and friends at an Easter Day party.

We have been invited to friend’s for Easter Sunday. Jeanine prepared this strawberry rhubarb pie from scratch. For many in the house, dinner can not start too early today.

My little princess.

Spectating from the sidelines were Nicolai’s aunt Alissa, uncle John, cousin Johnny, and Kyle.

Nicolai’s soccer team opened their season today with a thrilling come from behind 5-4 victory. Nicolai had an assist which he made by passing the ball through his defenders legs directly to an open man in front of the net. It was very sweet.

Maya and Rachel hanging out in the back yard. Maya is wearing a beautiful hand-me-down from her cousin who is visiting with her family for the weekend.

I believe there is no such thing as a bad weather day if you dress appropriately. Here, Maya is demonstrating that today’s rain is not going to keep her from going out to play.

When I returned home, it was time to celebrate Jeanine’s birthday. The family went to Serafina’s for dinner followed by an incredibly rich, chocolate mouse cake at home for dessert.

I woke up at the crack of dawn to do some exploring and came upon a number of wonderful photo opportunities in the Portsmouth area.

I took my management team for a 2-day offsite meeting at Wentworth by the Sea in New Hampshire. The hotel was magnificent overlooking the ocean on the front side and a bay on the back side.

This evening was my choice for family night. We played Belizian golf in which a heavy pendulum suspended between your legs by a string wrapped around your waist substitutes for a club. You are not allowed to touch the string and must “swing the club” by gyrating your hips in just the right way. The idea is to strick the ball, a grapefruit, in this case, until it rests on top of a small target.

Kyle had a soccer game in Salem this afternoon which resulted in an exciting, come from behind, 2-1 win. Seen above driving over the top of a defender, Kyle played a great game at center midfield. This year his teammates voted him captain of the team. Before the game I got a chance to tour the historic downtown area. Pictured here is the Friendship of Salem. Earlier in the day my team opened the season with a hard fought win over Shrewsbury. I scored a very sweet header with 5 minutes left for the go ahead goal in our 2-1 win.

Maya is not the only photogenic child in the family. Kyle is looking more and more like a man every day.

There are some subjects I never tired of photographing. One day I hope the kids will look back at the constant photographic intrusion into their lives and appreciate having so many windows into their childhood.

How much cuter can a child be?

Jeanine is sporting a pair of sunglasses I have not seen before. I think she looks quite glamorous.

The light on Mattison Field as I passed it on the way home from work motivated me to pull over and capture an image. Surely, this will be the last time snow is seen here until next winter.

Serving the town of Lincoln, I believe this small building houses a pump.

We also toured the adjacent Codman Farm and were treated to all manner of fine feathered and wool bearing creatures.

Jeanine and I had a few hours to ourselves this afternoon and we decided to visit the Codman Estate in Lincoln. This home remained in one family for five generations before it was preserved as a historic site.

Maya is attending a costume birthday party later today. Woof, woof.

Before leaving, Sara treated Maya to a Swedish braid.

Sara having a “food moment” on her last day with us.

Kyle with childhood friend, Andrew, who is visiting us with his father. The two are here to check out boarding schools in the Boston area. Kyle and Andrew were part of the “fab four” on their elementary school chess team. Now both have traded in their chess boards for basketballs.

As the sun began to set, I had two tired climbers on my hands. Everyone slept soundly on the drive home after we enjoyed a great meal at the Greenery.

Sara, not realizing a part of our visit would be spent rock climbing, wisely elects to stay back rather than risking injury while attempting the traverse in high heel boots.

Maya and Nicolai were determined to climb out to the end of this rock jetty. Maya, dwarfed by the stones, was relentless in her determination to go all the way to the end. Nicolai quickly abandoned his crutches and hopped, stone to stone, all the way out and back. It is amazing how far determination will take you.