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Rockefeller Christmas Tree

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Steve
– December 11, 2010Posted in: Jack
Since we never got around to going to see the tree last year, we decided this past Saturday would be the perfect time to go. We didn’t have any plans and it wasn’t going to be that cold.  Turns out I was wrong. Jack just wasn’t feeling it.  He did not want […]

Since we never got around to going to see the tree last year, we decided this past Saturday would be the perfect time to go. We didn’t have any plans and it wasn’t going to be that cold.  Turns out I was wrong.

Jack just wasn’t feeling it.  He did not want to get out of his stroller and if I stopped for more than 30 seconds, like say, for a traffic light, he starting screaming, “I want to move!  I want to move, now!”

We went to see the tree and he wouldn’t get out for a photo and kept yelling, “I want to see something else!”

It was a fun time… So, since we wanted to spend more than 30 minutes in NYC, we decided to walk around and find some lunch.  The only problem was we knew Jack would be awful in a restaurant and would not sit still. Then the light bulb went off! We got some Wendy’s and some Five Guys and ate lunch in my office.  It was the happiest Jack was all day.

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Meeting Santa

By
Steve
– December 4, 2010Posted in: Jack
We took Jack to the mall to meet Santa.  After last year (search my previous posts) we decided to get him set up for the whole thing.  We told Jack that he would need to tell Santa what he wanted to Christmas and that Santa was going to ask if […]

We took Jack to the mall to meet Santa.  After last year (search my previous posts) we decided to get him set up for the whole thing.  We told Jack that he would need to tell Santa what he wanted to Christmas and that Santa was going to ask if he was a good boy.  Jack told us he was going to ask Santa for a Thomas book.  If we had known it was going to be that easy we could have returned the hundreds of toys we all bought for him.  He also said he was going to tell Santa he had been a good boy.

We got to the mall and Jack immediately starting running around.  With the long line, we thought we might be in trouble.  But as we got closer he stayed with us.  Then we were next.  That was when Jack decided he wasn’t waiting anymore.  He lifted up the rope and started running.  Jen unhooked the rope so I could grab him except that she didn’t unhook it all the way and I ran straight into it and bounced backwards.  By now Jack was halfway down the ramp.  I threw down the diaper bag, lifted up the rope and ran under just as Jack reached the bottom.

So… then it was our turn.  Jack sat on Santa’s lap and told him he wanted a Thomas book.  Santa, being as knowledgeable as he is, started asking Jack about James and Percy and all the other trains.  It was great.  He was a little shy, but we got a couple of great pictures.  MUCH better than last year!

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The NEW Children’s Museum

By
Steve
– November 29, 2010Posted in: Jack
Okay… well its the old Children’s Museum, it’s just reopened.  After being closed all summer, and part of the fall, the Stepping Stones Children’s Museum finally reopened.  Since we had nothing to do on Sunday we decided to take a trip and see all the new stuff.  Jack LOVED it […]

Okay… well its the old Children’s Museum, it’s just reopened.  After being closed all summer, and part of the fall, the Stepping Stones Children’s Museum finally reopened.  Since we had nothing to do on Sunday we decided to take a trip and see all the new stuff.  Jack LOVED it as usual.  He cried the whole way (The.  Whole.  Way.) home about wanting to go back to the museum.  I’m sure he will make it back there.

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Nana’s Birthday

By
Steve
– November 27, 2010Posted in: Jack
As is the tradition, we go to Jen’s parent’s house Thanksgiving weekend for my mother-in-law’s birthday.  As part of the celebration, we help decorate their tree.  Jack has become quite the decor-A-tor!  This was no exception. He was not having a great day, and was a little cranky, but we […]

As is the tradition, we go to Jen’s parent’s house Thanksgiving weekend for my mother-in-law’s birthday.  As part of the celebration, we help decorate their tree.  Jack has become quite the decor-A-tor!  This was no exception. He was not having a great day, and was a little cranky, but we all survived.

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The Black Friday Tree

By
Steve
– November 26, 2010Posted in: Jack
For those of you who missed the live Tweet event of the season, I have pasted it below for all to enjoy… Steven J. Shaw The Black Friday Christmas Tree shopping will be live Tweeted. 26 Nov Steven J. Shaw Decided to try Home Depot first. Got a parking spot […]

For those of you who missed the live Tweet event of the season, I have pasted it below for all to enjoy…

Steven J. Shaw
The Black Friday Christmas Tree shopping will be live Tweeted.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Decided to try Home Depot first. Got a parking spot 20 feet from the door. Will luck be on my side?
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Home Depot is dead. No lines. I’m frightened.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Too good to be true. Off to Target.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Saw a Michael’s. Stopped in. Had a nice tree. Will check Target.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Super impressed with Target. Crowded but efficient. I don’t like the trees. Back to Michael’s.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Winner winner chicken dinner! Michael’s has a $200 tree on sale for $99. On line. Maybe 7 people deep.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Too good to be true.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Trees out of stock. They are calling other stores.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Its a Christmas miracle! They had a similar tree that was a little taller for $25 more! Just as nice.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
I saved Christmas!
26 Nov

What a thrilling night! What an incredible performance! What a tree!

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Thanksgiving 2010

By
Steve
– November 25, 2010Posted in: Jack
I really thought I was going to have an easy commute for Thanksgiving this year.  We were with Jen’s family and her Aunt was hosting.  They live 16 miles from us in Harrison.  This was a coup!  Rather than dealing with LI traffic, or driving to Northern Westchester I was […]

I really thought I was going to have an easy commute for Thanksgiving this year.  We were with Jen’s family and her Aunt was hosting.  They live 16 miles from us in Harrison.  This was a coup!  Rather than dealing with LI traffic, or driving to Northern Westchester I was right around the corner.  It was going to be a SNAP!

Boy was I wrong.  16 miles and it took us 55 minutes to get there.  It was the longest drive to a holiday we have had in a long time… possibly ever.  Turns out, as close as we were there are no good highways to take.  Everything is backed up, especially on a holiday.

Well, after using Google Navigation on my Droid to find us a back roads alternate route, we got there. Everything was great.  The food, the family… the food.

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Decking Aunt Christy’s Halls

By
Steve
– November 21, 2010Posted in: Jack
Last Sunday we went to White Plains to help Christy set up her tree.  She set out a nice spread of snacks and apps.  There was also cake, but we weren’t allowed to eat it since Christy wanted to return it to the store to get her money back.  Jack […]

Last Sunday we went to White Plains to help Christy set up her tree.  She set out a nice spread of snacks and apps.  There was also cake, but we weren’t allowed to eat it since Christy wanted to return it to the store to get her money back.  Jack had a great time decorating (or as he says, “decor-A-ting).  It was a fun way to kick off the holiday season.

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I Baptize You Jonah Benjamin Needleman

By
Steve
– November 15, 2010Posted in: Jack, Me
“… Barzini is dead. So is Phillip Tattallgia. Moe Green. Slacci. Cuneo. Today I settled all family business so don’t tell me that you’re innocent. Admit what you did.” The Shaw’s traveled to Beantown this past weekend to see some friends and celebrate with the Needleman’s in the baptism of Jonah.  It was a […]

“… Barzini is dead. So is Phillip Tattallgia. Moe Green. Slacci. Cuneo. Today I settled all family business so don’t tell me that you’re innocent. Admit what you did.”

The Shaw’s traveled to Beantown this past weekend to see some friends and celebrate with the Needleman’s in the baptism of Jonah.  It was a total last minute trip as I had the flu the whole week prior and Jack was running a fever from his flu shot.  We weren’t sure if we were going up until 7am Saturday morning.  But we were all well so we packed up our things and headed NE.

Saturday we spent some time with Tara and Brian.  We got to see their new house.  Hung out in Boston for a little. Saw their photos from their recent trip to Ireland.  It was fun catching up.

Sunday we drove to beautiful Norton, CT… I mean MA… for the Baptism.  I’m fairly certain it’s not valid.  The ceremony was performed by a Steeler’s fan in the heart of Patriot Country.  If you look at the MA laws, I’m sure there is something that invalidates any ceremony performed by a non-Patriots fan within the State limits.  Regardless, it was a nice ceremony, Jack behaved himself and Mike eliminated all his enemies.  I think Ed got shot in the eye while he was getting a massage.

Afterward we all went out for lunch.  It was fun being with everyone.  Jack had a great weekend.  We all did!

Also, if you like the photos below, please drop me an e-mail to book me for your next baptism, bar mitzvah, wedding, etc.  No job is too big… no fee is too big!

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Out for a While

By
Steve
– November 15, 2010Posted in: Jack, Me
I have been knocked out by a horrible flu and haven’t made any posts lately.  I am catching up with some work stuff and then will post some pics from my sister’s wedding and the baptism of Jonah Needleman. In the meantime, enjoy these pics I took of Jack at […]

I have been knocked out by a horrible flu and haven’t made any posts lately.  I am catching up with some work stuff and then will post some pics from my sister’s wedding and the baptism of Jonah Needleman.

In the meantime, enjoy these pics I took of Jack at the park with the new camera.

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My Sister’s Wedding

By
Steve
– November 6, 2010Posted in: Jack, Me
My sister and Michael were married this past November 6, 2010.  The ceremony and reception were held at a great private beach club called the Old Field Club.  It was a perfect Fall day.  My sister and Michael did all the decorating themselves, and it was all very Autumnal.  Lots […]

My sister and Michael were married this past November 6, 2010.  The ceremony and reception were held at a great private beach club called the Old Field Club.  It was a perfect Fall day.  My sister and Michael did all the decorating themselves, and it was all very Autumnal.  Lots of oranges, browns, reds, etc.  The food was very Fall.  Everything was just great.

Jack was the Ring Bearer.  We did not practice with him at all.  When the time came we just told him to hold the hand of the Flower Girl and walk towards Aunt Jessica… and it worked.  It was great!  The two of them were adorable.  Jack had such a fun time.  We all did!  He was a little cranky during pictures, but was the perfect little gentleman the rest of the evening.

As an extra added bonus, it was time to turn the clocks back.  Since Jack was up so late for the wedding, there was no effect whatsoever on his schedule.  Thanks Jess and Mike!

All the best to the newly married couple!

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