Saturday, February 27, 2010

Friday, February 26, 2010

Developmental Zydeco



Babies love zydeco music! In this photo, Mama dances with li'l Leighton to some Dwayne Dopsie & the Zydeco Hellraisers. (and man can she Cajun two-step!) And, as this article points out, zydeco music is good for babies! Naturally.... Did wonders for Uncle Chrissy's hangover at Jazz Fest. Now we know that zydeco has not only medicinal properties, but developmental ones as well!

The Men in Black



Johnny Cash tribute today - "A Call to Wear Black for Johnny Cash" His family & producer Rick Rubin asked that people wear black as today would have been his 78th birthday and they are releasing "America VI - Ain't No Grave" today. One for Johnny...

Yet Another Reason Manhattan Rules

Ahh the "Hotel Manhattan"... Why live anywhere else? You can get nearly anything delivered, around the clock and - because it's a blizzard - Delivery.com is even running a 25% off special. Fabulous. You don't even have to talk to anyone & you can get world-class food and booze delivered.

Shut-ins get a bad rap...




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Baby's First Blizzard



16.9 inches & counting in Central Park

Thursday, February 25, 2010

Leighton's First Postcard


from his Grandfather while they were vacationing in the Dominican Republic. words of wisdom...

Wednesday, February 24, 2010

Grandma Rose!



NJ Branch stops by to visit!

Couch Style



Chillaxin'

Just Like His Daddy



The Little Guy falls asleep on the couch, drooling. Just like his Daddy.

Tuesday, February 23, 2010

Family Night



Enjoying some couch time as a family

Friday, February 19, 2010

Colbert @ the Olympics

Stephen relaxes with an issue of "Cat Fancy" magazine during Speedskating. He also tried to call a time-out before they started. There are, of course, no timeouts in speedskating. He also used a speedskate to spread condiments on a sandwich & then slice it.

Thursday, February 18, 2010

Froggy Dreams



The Prince apparently dreams he's a frog

Li'l Gator Aces ENT



Slept through nearly all of his follow-up appointment.

Wednesday, February 17, 2010

Will Wright Lecture



Why games are good for learning, from the Master. At NYU. A tremendous amount of information, ultimately validating our approach. I am enthused...

Yay Leighton!


YAY! The li'l guy ACED his doctor's appointment today and he's in the top 85th percentile in length & way ahead of the curve on developmental behaviors. As the doctor said, "He's perfect. And a tall genius." Yay Leighton!



Dance for a Chicken: The Cajun Mardi Gras

FolkStreams » Dance for a Chicken

The link above leads to a terrific hour-long documentary about the origins of Mardi Gras in rural Cajun Louisiana.

Tuesday, February 16, 2010

Happy Mardi Gras!

Baby's First Mardi Gras! Given that we're stuck in the snowy north & can't get to New Orleans, we'll have to substitute a costumed family portrait with this one from recent giftwrap. Mommy's the monkey, Daddy's the lion & Leighton's the "Li'l Gator"

Friday, February 12, 2010

Congregation's Second Line

Further proof, as if needed, that New Orleans is just a little bit more magical than anywhere else...


Colbert & the Olympics


Genius. Perfectly captures the spirit of friendly international competition & the brotherhood of mankind.

Hell Has Frozen Over


As might be expected given the Saints winning the Super Bowl, Hell appears to have frozen over. Several Mardi Gras parades were canceled due to snow & sleet in New Orleans. Also, Gano (who eschews all sport) was seen not only watching televised sport, but actively cheering & wearing sports attire. Chilling.

Thursday, February 11, 2010

The Li'l'est Saint



Baby's First Super Bowl. Li'l Leighton was incredible good luck for the Saints, which makes sense given how he came in to the world during the playoffs and his New Orleans namesake.


In fact, every time he was brought back in to the room something good happened for the team. And despite his Daddy jumping around, hootin' & hollerin' and generally carrying on, he slept through a lot of the festivities. But his mojo was there!

During the 2nd half, when The Wyfe brought him back out after a feeding, she sat down in our living room and asked me to bring her a beer. I dutifully did so and one of our guests yelled out, "Now get back in your seat!" I blurted out, "it's gonna be an interception to win the game."

and the Porter interception of Manning happened RIGHT THEN! Mojo, baby...

Vast congratulations to New Orleans, the Saints, and the Brees family. Wish we could be there, but we'll get our Li'l Saint there soon enough.

Super Bowl XLIV



Had a nice group over to watch the Super Bowl, replete with beads and crawfish.

Saint Victory Parade

Please pay particular attention to the bus driver. Happy days in New Orleans!

Saints Superbowl Victory Celebration from Cottage Films on Vimeo.

Tuesday, February 09, 2010

Monday, February 08, 2010

Leighton



Has a relaxing day at home...

Big Boy in Big Bed

Joan of Arc


Today in the French Quarter of New Orleans, St. Joan of Arc is flying a Saints flag. Awesome.

God Bless New Orleans

Saints Fans Celebrate Super Bowl Victory on Bourbon Street












Sunday, February 07, 2010

Friday, February 05, 2010

Ya-Ka-May!



Ramen!

Live Galactic!



Wow.... What a great show - and thanks, Jesse, for the VIP Access!

Tea Leaf Green

Opening for my main men Galactic. My review? "They have it in them. They are there at times. They're not yet fully devoloped. But I look forward to the day when they are."

Papa Lee-gba



Thursday, February 04, 2010

Sawing zzzz's



He gets weary

Leighton & Mama

Ahh... Newport.

A friend just sent this picture from Schaeffer's wedding weekend in Newport, RI. Ahoy!

Wednesday, February 03, 2010

An Open Letter to the Indianapolis Colts



To Whom It May Concern,

I am far too cute for you to win. Give up. I came in to this world during the playoffs & my parents met in New Orleans. If you fail to heed my warning... well.... I may just poop myself.

Strong letter to follow (once I can write).

Sincerely yours,
Handsome Young Prince in a Random Bear Suit

The Bear says...



Let's get it on, bitches!!!

Snow



In Manhattan. Plows & accumulation & such.



Tuesday, February 02, 2010

Galactic - "Ya-Ka-May"

I am VERY excited for this album to come out a week from today! A return to their funky New Orleans roots...


Monday, February 01, 2010

Mama & Son



chill on the couch.

Granny G!



Granny G. came again to visit and load us up on groceries. A lovely, if very brief, visit.