Hello, I'm siting on the back deck enjoying the day as I go through my blackberry and upload all of the pictures to my laptop. I find there is a underlining theme of being outside though pretty boring to some I find it pretty relaxing. I am alone to ponder my thoughts and reflect on the beauty of the moment as walk through the woods. This is one of my favorite places to hike is such a great respite in the middle of the hike the cool airr and spray of water fills the air as you sit and enjoy the sound of the water falling into the pool of black water from a smooth boulder at the edge of the fall. The second area is a pond that I visit where these water lilies pics were taken along with my daughter who is now showing greater interest in hiking and taking pictures is pretty exciting to see and She is also the photographer of my profile picture on this blog (thanks Gab) on this hike.

Cape Cod Camping

Well we had a great weekend on the cape the sun was bright and the wind was from the north -west. The weekend was quite and the tourists were minimal Ray and I spent the day together as we explored the coast with 50 other scouts and their fathers or guardians and the lone Uncle me. The weekend was filled with laughs and songs around the campfire I look forward to the next trip.

My family along with my wife's twin sister and her husband wet to the city to take in the sights and sounds of the city. We had such a good time a we started off in little Italy for pizza and cappuccinos with maybe a cookie or two but the city was waiting and we needed the energy to make it across the city and to fight the crowds in Rockefeller center. The air was brisk as we hiked the busy street the smells of the city both good and bad filled the air. The sounds of the city buzzed through my ears including the sound of the traffic and the chatter of the street vendors selling their wares to the naive tourists like myself. Though I have visited the city many times before it always seem like its my first time and all of my senses are placed into overdrive. What amazes me is how I am bombarded with the energy the city gives off its a hum that goes though out your entire being. We all felt it as we walked to our planned destinations it was a bonding experience for all of us as we talked about the sights and sounds we were experiencing together. I look forward to next year pilgrimage back to the city

Thank you

Sitting here in front of the computer screen I contemplate the future and hope for good things to happen but as begin to realize so many great things have happened to me already that I forget how very lucky I am. I have been blessed with a supportive family which starts with my my dear mother and for not her and and my deceased father I would not be here. As I left home I met my wife who has been so supportive of all my my successes and helped me through some of my greatest missteps through the years. Our greatest success as a couple is our two beautiful daughters Lynsey and Gabrielle. These two young women are the greatest testament to our relationship and are the center of our world. I have felt no greater love then what I have felt for these three women. I have always tried to be there for my girls and to share in vast wonders of what life brings and to be the father that I had hoped my father could have been ...God rest his soul. I want to thank these incredible women for giving me the gift of family and an unconditional love which would take me two lifetimes to repay.

Weekend at Martha's Vineyard

It was a great weekend on the island thought he weather was a bit windy the warm sun made up for it. We biked to various spots on the island and ended up with about 40 miles. Both Ray and I enjoyed the weekend I am planning on going back to bike the rest of the island this time I will bring the girls with me as well.

Wow, It has been a while since I have posted on my blog I don't know if I have much to say but I am in the final week for this semester at Central Connecticut State University I have three classes and my comprehensive exams left to complete before graduating with my masters degree in educational leadership. I am looking forward to the day that I am done.

A day in 2010

I am trying to catch up on all of the happenings in my life. The swimmers and divers of the boys swim team are doing well the combination of the three schools has been an interesting and team building experience for all. This pool was our first stop of the season and what a great facility it was a top notch location the divers did well it was Brandon and Jordon's first competitive meet and they took 1st and 3rd it was a great opening. The boys are progressing well. Amber and Brittney are returning divers and are continuing to get better every single day they are the glue that hold the team together with their laughter and kind hearts.