Our back porch snow guage looks to be at about 16″ and the snow is still falling.

Kyle takes a break from a writing assignment to watch a little Olympics.

New England is experiencing blizzard conditions at the moment. So far we have received 12″ of snow and no sign of it slowing down. With church and all sporting activities cancelled, we have a very rare unstructured day. Maya requested a portrait of her pet pig, “Shivers,” and here is the result.

I am beginning to wonder if Jeanine ate too much fish when she was pregnant with Maya.

Nicolai invited his friend, Joe, over for a little target practice. Click on the image for a larger view. No actual children were killed or injured during the photographing of this event.

Maya watched Kyle’s basketball game from an elastic perch. His team won by a single point against Lynn, the team to beat in their division.

Kyle played well in his basketball game today but managed to earn 4 fouls, which is uncharacteristic for him. He is a very aggressive rebounder and collected 6 today, these proving the main opportunity for foul production.  Kyle also had 5 assists and was in fine form all game.

“A bridge to nowhere.” Before Kyle’s basketball game today, (impressive victory, Kyle played one of his better games and saw lots of action) I happened upon this bridge on the Sudbury River. If you look carefully, you will notice that the bridge ends mid-river on the left side. I would love to go back this spring in a kayak for a better photograph and to discover the history of this structure.

My sister Alissa performing in a ballroom exhibition in New York. Both she and John have followed in my parents footsteps (pun intended) and become quite accomplished dancers.

Today is “half-way day” at Willard school. The school year is half way over an the kids take advantage of the milestone by coming to school with something done half way. Nicolai has elected to spike half of his hair. 

 
Three generations of beauties.; all mine. 

Maya’s teacher, Sally, presents her with a bouquet and certificate. Maya’s concert included twenty songs all committed to memory.

Very serious business, this piano playing. Here, mother and daughter playing a duet together.

Today was Maya’s big piano recital. All of her friends and their parents attended. She did a fantastic job and really seemed to enjoy herself despite the pressure. Jeanine and my mother have been busy bees preparing for the follow on reception. I have been in charge of cutting things. First, Maya’s hair this morning, then, pieces of wood for a piano foot stool with 30 minutes to spare before the opening piece.