There's Jimmy dead center in the peach colored shirt - this was cool! |
Big Bird's Court |
Dad's awesome...but this is no replacement! |
Mom! Why are you always taking my picture? |
It was much easier getting up here... |
True Love |
The Ball Pit - fun for all ages apparently... |
Talk about a glimpse into the future! Most fun ever! |
Oscar's Water Wheel |
Lets do that again! |
and again... |
And flirt with the lifeguard... |
Lets see what's around the corner... |
It was hard to catch a photo of Jim in here! |
OK you ready to launch? |
Matt was in his glory! |
Crazy fountains |
Wobbly Bridges... |
Terrific Tunnels... |
Creative Climbing... |
Serious Sliding... |
Nautical Netting... |
Fantastic Forts... |
Captivating Caves... |
This is GREAT dad! |
This is great DAD! |
Finally an umbrella! |
Jim can't wait to go down the water slide! |
Matt is having a very good day. |
Nikki is having a good day too... |
And one more time for the road... |
1985 Rockland County Suzuki Festival at Rockland Community College
The Orff Workshop - Jimmy is impressive with 2 mallets in one hand! |
Jimmy sits with Katie, Jonathan and Holly for body percussion exercise |
Jimmy and Katie - reach for the sky! |
On-stage attention from the instructor |
It's all about getting the violin in the sweet spot... |
How adorable are Katie and Jimmy - last 2 standing! |
Down by the Hudson at West Point
Matt never had a concept of limits or too ambitious! |
We just loved construction equipment, and could name most anything. |
What's in there??? |
Just Chillin' with the Pampas |
Chris, Grandpa and Nikki enjoy the beautiful Autumn day |
Where did she go??? |
One handsome Dad in a beautiful setting |
Matt - King of the Picnic Table!! |
Nikki enjoys her Grandma - Jimmy can find a balance beam anywhere |
I often think of Jimmy this way - just interested... |
1985 Christmas
Ready for church in a pretty new Christmas dress and hand-knit sweaters! |
And squirmy! |
Mother-Daughter moment... |
Jimmy concentrating on getting his cue. |
Christmas Stars! |
Gathering in the Fellowship Hall |
The perfect picture of Jonathan |
Lori the babysitter unsuccessfully trying to stay out of the picture |
Getting ready for some winter fun... |
Matt's new Home Away from Home!!! |
We did a whole bunch!!! |
Stringing cranberries for the tree |
Gingerbread Men were a Clute work of Art!!! |
One is more focused on the job than the other one... |
Frosted cookies with a huge assortment of sprinkle colors |
These sprinkle cookies have always been a favorite of Jimmy's |
And just being adorable! |
I'm Helping put up the tree! |
Matt helped by sorting out the branches that were color coded by size. |
Jim was very serious about getting the tree put together. |
1985 Sesame Place
That's Jimmy in the middle in the peach color shirt... |
1985 Hershey Park
Lets start the day out with a dip in the pool - Matt braves it in his swim sweater while Jim catches some rays. |
cold cold cold cold cold |
Still catching rays... |
Not sure I want to go in there... |
Bumpy Ride! |
Wooaaaahhhh... |
Jim had to try it by himself! |
Baby Driver! |
Long Way Down, Matt! |
We'll take a break from the action and go on Dad's favorite - the train ride! |
I've been asking for this for years! |
And they finally gave in! |
Cotton Candy is awesome! |
Jim really liked the remote control boats |
It's hard when you can't see over the console... |
I'll only go if mom comes too! |
Jimmy really loves this but Matt...not so sure... |
This is fun...where did Matt go? |
The infamous log flume ride! |
Flying in front of the wooden roller coaster! |
Faster - he's gaining on me! |
Now for a little bumble bee action - wait...am I coming or going? |
What a great day! |
1985 Bronx Zoo
Blonde Gopher! |
We did have a great time! |
Perfect! |
What's going on up here? |
The Shiner
The Big Bink
An Ocean of Big Bink! |
This is hard work! |
Kinda like swimming I guess... |
This is MY Big Bink! |
Faster than a speeding bullet... |
We loved this one! |
What a face... |
I loved this! |
We were so happy! |
And there was a color theme too! |
Nikki in the walker
Workin' on the spoon skills! |
Nikki on the Muffin Music Rug
I'm ready for class Mom! |
So Cute! |
Getting the moves down! |
4th of July 1985
Family portrait on the 4th of July |
Intense concentration on that sparkler |
An intense Parcheesi match with Aunt Karen! |
Cedarcrest Pool
Jimmy in motion! |
The boys |
Look Mom - no swim sweater! |
Practice, practice, practice |
Ahhhhhhh! |
Practicing the back float |
Love that swim sweater! |
Nikki's got the right idea! |
Yes, yes I can dive! |
And swimming in the deep end - no problem |
Hmmm...this isn't so bad... |
I can get it open myself! |
Graham Crackers and Peanut Butter with a juice box at the pool ...life is good! |
Not very happy about her first swim... |
And this is what it looks like from the front! (such a young handsome dad!!!) |
Very Pregnant...
At Buelta's house across the street |
Welcome Nikki!!!
Oh Yeah - it's time! |
Nikki didn't waste any time making her appearance... |
Welcome Baby Girl! |
Bonding Time |
The famous "0" Birthday cake |
sweet dreaming |
The beginning of a beautiful relationship |
Pretty Little Girl |
Meet your brother Jim! |
Can I hold her? |
Hold her head |
What a great Big Brother! |
Matt holds his new baby sister at the Englewood Childbirth Center |
Hey Baby Girl! |
Matt is so amazed - and look at those little feet! |
Chris Lowing and the boys meet Baby Nicole |
Lonnie the head Mid-Wife & Katie who brought Matt and Jim after Nikki was born. |
And then there were three! |
Matt & Chris hangin' out |
Just hours old and already home! How great is that! |
she has such tiny hands! |
I think she likes me! |
Hangin' with the men |
Attitude... |
The Napoleon look |
This is a really big bed! |
Looking around... |
Nap time |
Mom made these special sheets for my little crib! |
Fighting sleep... |
Getting a bath is fun! |
Make sure you rinse under my chin... |
Matthew is such a proud big brother! |
Life is good! |