The Finn Chronicles

Why I Went North

2012-02-24T09:37:00.000-08:00

That's where the snow is.

In The Looking Glass

2012-02-23T10:26:00.002-08:00

Through The Looking Glass

2012-02-22T08:50:00.000-08:00

Winter gives way to spring training.

Welcome!

2012-02-17T09:10:00.001-08:00

To Gus's world.

Who Shrunk The Table?

2012-02-16T10:58:00.000-08:00

We have grown since last June.

Goose Meets Moose

2012-02-14T12:35:00.000-08:00

Different brothers, different mothers.

Goofing

2012-02-13T11:11:00.000-08:00

In the new kitchen with Mameh.

Yes! The Old Kitchen Is Done

2012-02-10T08:36:00.000-08:00

Long live the new kitchen.

Some Good Advice

2012-02-07T09:28:00.000-08:00

Never turn your back on people in creepy costumes.

Dribbles For Fribbles

2012-02-06T13:47:00.000-08:00

Get your season tickets for the North Carolina Platypus today (my favorite women's professional soccer team.)

The Understudy

2012-02-03T11:45:00.000-08:00

For my encore: Free Bird.

Sword In The Stone

2012-02-02T11:19:00.000-08:00

Or metal bar in the tree. I am going to become the King of the Forest.

Helping Gus to Cross the Stream (Part 2)

2012-02-01T12:08:00.000-08:00

Oops.

Helping Gus To Cross the Stream

2012-01-31T09:44:00.000-08:00

To be continued.

Two Boys, One Bag

2012-01-30T13:55:00.000-08:00

Priceless.

Buckle Up

2012-01-26T14:00:00.000-08:00

I am driving the car pool today.

Latex Heads

2012-01-17T14:00:00.000-08:00

We save time by not having to brush our hair in the morning.

Mercenary

2012-01-12T11:32:00.000-08:00

Will swim for ribbons.

God Save The Queen

2012-01-11T11:49:00.000-08:00

I think Gus wins for the best punk rock look.

Nailed It

2012-01-09T08:15:00.000-08:00

I built my house faster the contractors could get the kitchen finished.

No Snow

2012-01-06T15:23:00.000-08:00

But the skating is still fine.

Hello To 2012

2012-01-03T07:21:00.000-08:00

Gus is wondering what the new year will bring.

Good-Bye to 2011

2011-12-31T14:24:00.000-08:00

We two have run about the slopes,

and picked the daisies fine;

But we've wandered many a weary foot,

since auld lang syne.

Are We Not Men?

2011-12-30T07:54:00.000-08:00

We are cousins.

Quite A Handful

2011-12-29T12:24:00.000-08:00

Especially for Gus.

Rut-roh, Raggy!

2011-12-19T15:49:00.000-08:00

Don't worry, Scoob. The first skiing day of the year was ronderful.

Low Center of Gravity

2011-12-13T11:24:00.000-08:00

That way falling doesn't hurt so much.

Don't Cry For Me, Argentina

2011-12-09T11:30:00.000-08:00

Springtime in Buenos Airies.

Southern Relatives

2011-12-05T09:19:00.000-08:00

Gus is doing his penguin imitation.

All For One, One For All

2011-12-02T08:26:00.000-08:00

United in beaded bracelets.

Dandy Lion

2011-12-01T08:29:00.000-08:00

Gus is the King of the forest.

Climb Every Mountain

2011-11-30T11:05:00.000-08:00

Austria (or Chile) is just over the mountains.

Growing Up...

2011-11-17T12:57:00.000-08:00

In a world where Windows is only something to look out of, not software.

Hello, Old Friend

2011-11-11T12:25:00.000-08:00

We meet again, but this time on more equal terms.
(Compared to last year.)

Out Of The (Big) Box Thinking

2011-11-09T09:10:00.000-08:00

Wearing the glasses this way protected Gus' eyes, nose and mouth at the Home Depot project day.

Maroon Tigers Forever!

2011-11-08T13:55:00.000-08:00

I had a hat trick in the final game.

Honey, I Shrunk The Father

2011-11-02T11:35:00.000-07:00

I sense a tremor in the Force.

Happy Halloween

2011-11-01T11:18:00.000-07:00

I - I - I love halloween.

Two Can Play That Game

2011-10-31T12:05:00.001-07:00

Boo!

Where's Finn?

2011-10-28T09:17:00.001-07:00

I hope I no longer fit by the time I get to high school.

My First Swim Meet

2011-10-27T13:48:00.000-07:00

My goggles leaked, but I didn't drown.
I didn't win, but I didn't lose.
I can't wait for the next race.

6-5-4-3-2-1

2011-10-26T09:27:00.000-07:00

I got them all!

A Motley Crew

2011-10-24T12:59:00.000-07:00

It was a happy sixth birthday party for me.

Brothers

2011-10-14T11:01:00.000-07:00

Brooks and I are Batman brothers, but congratulations to him for becoming a real big brother yesterday. Go Coops!

Underpants!

2011-10-13T10:52:00.000-07:00

And happy about it!

Snakes Are A Pain

2011-10-11T12:45:00.000-07:00

To wash off before going to school.

Relaxing On The Job

2011-10-04T12:33:00.000-07:00

A good book and pirate slippers makes the fireman's day go faster.

Introducing . . .

2011-10-03T12:26:00.000-07:00

The Red Sox' new manager.

The Dead Sox

2011-09-29T11:23:00.000-07:00

Throw the bums out!

Watch Your Back

2011-09-23T17:08:00.000-07:00

That's what the fortune cards said when I asked if the Sox would get to the playoffs. It is going to be a tight finish.

I Think I Can! I Think I Can!

2011-09-22T14:52:00.000-07:00

All goals in life should be this easy to achieve.

Va a Bolivia!

2011-09-21T14:01:00.001-07:00

Halley is off for her nine month adventure in Bolivia and Peru.

Co-habitating

2011-09-20T13:18:00.000-07:00

Gus and I are now sharing the same bed.

Big League Cheese

2011-09-15T11:19:00.000-07:00

I hit 30 m.p.h. on the radar gun.

Two Down, One To Go

2011-09-14T08:19:00.000-07:00

Art is soothing to the soul.

Do Or Do Not

2011-09-13T18:25:00.000-07:00

We went for the (hair)do.

Fill Him Up

2011-09-12T19:56:00.000-07:00

Gus was running a little low.

Afternoon T

2011-09-09T17:45:00.000-07:00

Mameh came to visit recently and we had a great time.

Living The Dream

2011-09-08T19:11:00.000-07:00

Mommy and Daddy's office grew small, but tasty, watermelons on their deck this summer. I love visiting there.

Beet It

2011-09-07T16:19:00.000-07:00

Go on and beet it.

I ate the most beets.

End of Summer

2011-09-06T13:19:00.000-07:00

One last watermelon.

Always Eat Before Going To The Supermarket

2011-09-02T07:54:00.000-07:00

You are much less likely to make impulse buys like these.

Monkey Bars

2011-09-01T08:04:00.000-07:00

Parents: don't try this without child supervision.

Going, Going...

2011-08-31T08:06:00.000-07:00

....tooth be gone.

A Rude Awakening

2011-08-30T11:44:00.000-07:00

Gus is about to jump on Halley.

Hurricane Irene

2011-08-29T08:39:00.000-07:00

It was a snoozer.

Night Time in Boston

2011-08-26T12:53:00.000-07:00

A steamy summer.

Let My Children Go

2011-08-25T12:49:00.000-07:00

The birdmen of Georges Island.

Cuter Than Cute

2011-08-24T13:33:00.000-07:00

We didn't even ask Gus to pose.

Kiss Me

2011-08-23T06:36:00.000-07:00

I am a prince.

Winter

2011-08-22T13:36:00.000-07:00

I am so excited. Not.

The Freshman 15

2011-08-19T13:00:00.000-07:00

So this is what college is like, Gus.

Greensleeves

2011-08-18T08:46:00.000-07:00

They told us we would be on TV if we did the dance.

Finn And Gus

2011-08-17T11:30:00.000-07:00

in Wonderland.

Summertime

2011-08-16T09:13:00.000-07:00

Living is easy.

Mystery Of The Vanishing Playpen

2011-08-15T08:24:00.000-07:00

Daddy says his mom used to lock him up in a playpen. He also says playpens seem to have disappeared about 20 years ago. Thank goodness for the revolution in mobility.

First Cousins

2011-08-14T15:23:00.000-07:00

Always friends.

Brotherly Love

2011-08-12T19:01:00.000-07:00

Showing Gus the ropes.

Ying And Yang

2011-08-06T10:31:00.000-07:00

Gus is nervous, but I say bring on the Yanks.

My Dreams

2011-08-05T13:39:00.000-07:00

They aren't only about being a baseball player.

Look Out Michael Phelps

2011-08-03T11:18:00.000-07:00

I am in your wake.

Gus On The Pitcher's Mountain

2011-08-02T15:40:00.000-07:00

It is a long way to the top when you are two.

One Small Step For Gus

2011-07-28T14:18:00.000-07:00

One long drop for Gus.

Side By Side

2011-06-23T11:57:00.000-07:00

Slide by slide.

Summer's Traditions

2011-06-22T12:29:00.000-07:00

Ice cream on the longest day of the year.

Murderer's Row

2011-06-21T16:56:00.000-07:00

At bat.

On deck.

Soccer Champs

2011-06-20T09:03:00.000-07:00

It is not the Stanley Cup, but I have to start somewhere.

Drills, Baby, Drills

2011-06-17T14:08:00.000-07:00

The infield at Fenway will seem perfect after learning to field grounders while jumping on the trampoline.

Scary Monsters

2011-06-16T12:45:00.000-07:00

We learned how to torture Daddy at an early age.

School's Out...

2011-06-15T14:01:00.000-07:00

...for summer.

Needs A Good Home

2011-06-14T13:20:00.000-07:00

The kitten, not Gus.

Passion Is No Ordinary Word

2011-06-13T12:33:00.000-07:00

Daddy did his run...

...while my air hockey team defeated all challengers.

One Down

2011-06-09T11:51:00.000-07:00

Nineteen to go. I lost my first baby tooth when biting into a strawberry.

The Dentist For The Stars

2011-06-07T14:44:00.000-07:00

Sunglasses are required.

She Made It

2011-06-03T09:01:00.000-07:00

The Finish Line is in sight as Halley graduates today.

Summer Dreams

2011-06-02T14:20:00.000-07:00

People will pay to see us play someday, Gus.

These Seats Are Taken

2011-05-31T07:26:00.000-07:00

We have season tickets.

I Love Going to Mommy and Daddy's Office

2011-05-27T12:22:00.000-07:00

Fenway seats on the outdoor deck. Play Ball!

Thorough

2011-05-26T11:16:00.000-07:00

Thor·ough (thur-oh, thuhr-oh) adj.
1. Exhaustively complete: as in, Gus uses a full roll of toilet paper to insure a thorough cleaning.

Baby, Let Me Light Your Fire

2011-05-25T08:39:00.000-07:00

Chris was right about this man in a uniform thing.