Hypnotized by the fire.

Tacks of my tears

James gave Justice E "puppy dog," which the baby was really into--until the sad times came.

Facepaint Fangs

James turns paleolithic with some scimitar fangs at the Phoenix zoo.

Jupiter opts for a new rainbow

Jupey went tropical to show off her new bangs.

James Geronimo

Jupiter

James Geronimo

At Grandma Pat's House

Baby Justy at Grandma's

Darth, Reflective

Darth takes a quiet moment to consider the price of his alliance with evil.

Darth Regains His Composure

But the allure of the Dark Side is strong.

Darth's Back, Slays Passersby

The Artist at His Canvas

Justice Everlasting

The Rose

Jupey shows off her new tattoo.

Face painting at the Cole Valley street fair

Lookin at you, kid

James and Jupiter show off their Superpowers

Justice at the Santa Barbara Zoo

A day in the park: While Popi's in Louisiana, the family's happily, and sadly, having fun without him.

Jupey Unplugged

Koret Park reopens in San Francisco

Koret Park reopened, new and revamped, just a few blocks from our house. So we strolled down to see what the big new park was about. We passed many a street kid drug dealer on our way to a park which, because it's still under construction, closed at three. It's quite a fine park and we'll get much awesome use out of it. I just wish they sent the dealers home at three as well. Here's a snippet of conversation I caught passing two drug dealers:
Dealer 1: "Yeah, man, and then they ripped off his entire."
Dealer 2: "His entire?"
Dealer 1: "His entire."
James and Jupey have different reactions to our day in Golden Gate.

Great Moments in Child Rearing.

Great Moments in Parenting

First, of course, is the DVD Player we plied Jupey and Eleanor with to let us drink shots over dinner


Here's a video of said shots: a Car Bomb and a Sake Sumo
Notice how the kids watch, knowing some day soon they will follow our lead into adulthood


And Panhandle Park Fridays extends way beyond communal childcare. Sometimes is spreads to the Alembic, where proud papas Charles, Adam and Andy discuss their children over corrupting drinks called "Ward 8"

Beautiful Justice

I'm not forgetting that this beautiful little girl is the namesake of the blog, and the light of our lives.

Cynie Cory is the "40-Year-Old Virgin" of iTunes

Gurl Club

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Here's Stephanie, Jupiter, Justice, Flora and the Amazing Senora Veronica. Chilling on the couch on another sweet June afternoon

Sounds of Silence

After a little grilled tuna and lamb, it was piano time with the fabulous duet of Dicken and Henry. Sorry I don't have "Bridge over Troubled Water" and "Wild World" on tape. Those were instant classics.

Super Snuggle

Auntie Cynie snuggles with Jupie--get jealous, grandmas!

Stephanie Harrell, Kaui Hemmings & ZZ Packer

Three foxy mamas meeting for some friday afternoon chill time at Panhandle Park. Some people supplement the fun by drinking white russians from Gatorade bottles, red wine from baby Tupperware or white wine from a red plastic cup that has been recycled a thousand times.

Jupiter, Donovan & Eleanor

These three are having a high time in Panhandle Park in San Francisco. Nothing needed but a warm June day and a big purple slide.

Adam and Baby Cameron

Look at this sweet little boy. Can you believe he's only 4 months old?

Auntie Cynie and Big Girl Jupey

Justy Bounces Her Puppy Ball

Day in Monterey

Almost too painful to watch . . . Jupey falling asleep

Eric Puchner & Baby Tess

And while we're at it, here's Eric and Tess.

Mike & Donovan

I know Baby Cameron is here already, but just in case people forgot that Donovan was once a new one, too, here's a flashback to the proud papa at Gaby & Angeline's wedding.

Justy's getting the look

Saturday in Golden Gate

The Pirate Princess' Calla Lily

The Dinosail

Otis Juggling

Easter Chicken Dance

As Much Fun As We Can Have Without Popi

Seafood Gumbo Part I

Seafood Gumbo Part II

Gumbo Movie

James' Hair: Before and After