Christmas morning in Medway 2008

A few shots from this morning :)

Jelly Ribbons

Flo D'Angelo was a fine cook in the Italian-American tradition. At Christmas time, she would bake a variety of yummy cookies for the family. 

Though Finn James never met his Grandma Flo, he is about to meet her through the yummy experience of tasting a Jelly Ribbon Cookie baked for him by his own Mama, Flo's daughter. (The Jelly Ribbons below were prepared using raspberry jam from Martha's Vineyard.) 

Pictured below (clockwise starting from the bottom) are: Chocolate Hazelnut Biscotti (Barb Ryan); Jelly Ribbons (Trish Ryan Dila); Cream Cheese Pastry Cookies (Barb); and Chocolate Chip Cream Puffs (Barb). 

Skip a generation

Un etude des generations.

Modern Art

Following a recent visit to the Museum of Modern art in Manhattan, Finn shot a series of modern photographs. Included here is the set the artist refers to as "My relationship with the color Red" 

Snow-Snow-Snow-Ho-Ho-Ho!

And the snow in New England falls from the Heavens... 

Snowflake

Embracing his first blizzard, Finn is unaware of the gathering form of light behind him. 

Ho-Ho-Ho! 

Big Trees Whisper

Deep in the heart of the vast wilderness known as Manhattan, Finn listens attentively to the sage words given by his Big Tree guide, Poppy. 

Snoopy on the scene

On his trip to New York to see some trees this week, Finn received a gift from his Uncle Gerry: Snoopy. Amazingly, Snoopy doesn't squeal when his ears are pulled! Eat your heart out, Halibut. 

About Change

"Change is not merely necessary to life. It is life." 

--Finn's first Chinese fortune

Good, excellent

Finn experienced fresh snow in Massachusetts for the first time today. 

Stylin' in Quebec

Finn found a niche in Quebec City: A Hef-style apres-douche lounging robe awaited him each evening. Alas, only Mama and Daddie were available for his amusement.