An Ethan Photo-Op

Krista and Ted are here, and they can't help but comment on how much a "Bartholomew" little Ethan is. They all say he reminds them of my brother, and I have to agree. Especially with some of these photos today, I really just kept seeing my brother Dan, and on occasion, my Dad! Very endearing!
This is SOOOOOO my brother!

This is SOOOO my Dad! He often has a similar expression on his face. With the dimple in the chin--my Dad, Ethan, and I have some genetic similarities!

Congratulations Diane!

Diane and Dan

My sister in law Diane, is finishing up her residency in pediatrics, and by June 30, she will officially be a Doctor. I am so proud of her and all that she has accomplished. Smart and beautiful! My brother really lucked out! Here is a picture of my brother Dan and his wife Diane! Such a handsome couple!!! Congratulations Diane!!! (How fabulous that she will be a pediatrician. I am sure we will be calling on her once in a while for some much needed advice!)

Playing with Uncle Dan

Maddie enjoyed dressing my brother Daniel in this hat!

More fun with Uncle Dan!

A Visit from Dan & Diane!

It was great to see Dan & Diane this weekend. The kids had a great time with their Aunt and Uncle. Here are some pics of the family fun! All the kids had a great time, little Brandon was especially excited to see his Aunt & Uncle. He couldn't wait to see them again on Sunday, and told us he just wanted to sleep until they came back! He is our little tender heart! Maddie just loves having girl time, and just fell in love with Diane. She wanted Aunt Diane to read her stories, play with her, and she just loved the time she get to spend with her!

My brother Dan, Diane, Brandon & Maddie

Brandon, the master chef!

Brandon, Maddie, Diane, and Benj

Mom

Maddie & Diane dancing

Daniel, Brandon, and Ethan battling on the Wii. Talk about competition!

Ethan monkeying around with my Dad!

Dan, Diane, Brandon, Ethan, and Maddie playing a "dance mania" game. Quite funny to see them all dancing!!!

Mom & Dad playing with Dylan!
Maddie in her pretty, new shirt from Dan & Diane

Dad

Diane reading to Maddie! Maddie would bring all her books to Diane to read to her!!!

Dylan, practicing his walking skills!

Benj, falling asleep on his Dad!

Dad, Brandon, and Ethan

Halloween Cookie Boquet!

How great is this! Daniel and Diane sent us a Halloween Cookie Boquet! I decided to take a picture of it before all the cookies are eaten up by the children! It is so cute, it makes you not want to eat it. In our house that will last all of about two minutes! Thanks for the great Halloween gift, we will all enjoy it!

My Brother Daniel's Profile!

Sometimes you catch glimpses of those you love in your children! In this picture of my son Brandon, I could glimpse my brother Dan!

Ellen & Beyonce

I can't believe it; my sis in law, Diane, took these pics at Central Park at the taping of the Ellen Degeneres show yesterday, and was able to get this fab pic of Beyonce and also of Ellen. I am so jealous; if I had been that close to Beyonce; maybe I could have gleaned off some of her glamour. Inside of each of us, we all have a little Beyonce that needs to come out once in a while. Sometimes we are all feeling a little "Crazy in Love." I am really sad that I wasn't good enough in my last life to come back as Beyonce. I have now missed my opportunity. For those of you as excited about Beyonce as me; here is her debut on the blog. Here is also some Ellen. I know there are lots of fans out there. Let's face it, there are some definite benefits to living in great NYC. Here is clearly one of them.