Category Archives: Family

Two weeks ago today I was hanging with my nephews (Austin on the left and Jack on the right). Summer has only just ended, and I want it back so I can have more days like this again.

The definition of “uncle” should be parenting without any of the hang-ups, expenses or disciplining required.  Today I’m relishing in that role. Sergio and I are taking my two nephews Jack and Austin on Codzilla. 

Codzilla is a large boat that has a giant, ravenous looking Cod painted along its side.  The ride will take us on a trip through Boston harbor for approximately 45 minutes at speeds of up to 40 mph. Seems like the perfect way to spend a summer afternoon with two boys age seven and nine. I can hardly wait to see their expressions.

Here is a recent photo of the three siblings.  Abby will sit out the boat ride with Mom.

This past weekend my younger brother was married on Cape Cod.  The wedding and reception was held by the beach in New Seabury, MA at the Popponesset Inn.  The property’s website does justice to how pretty the setting was for Timothy and Ashley – Popponesset Inn.

Click to enlarge the photos below which Sergio snapped of my younger brother and I just prior to the ceremony and during the wedding. 

I’m down on Cape Cod to attend my little brother’s wedding, which is actually tomorrow afternoon.  I couldn’t be happier for them, and I’m looking forward to the celebration.  I love them both dearly.

Four years ago my family built a second home on Lake Winnipesaukee just a few miles from the center of Wolfboro.  The house is large enough to comfortably accommodate everyone, which makes the home ideal for family gatherings like we had this past weekend.

The weather all weekend in central NH was beautiful with the exception of some brief rainfall that came through early in the evening on Saturday after we had spent the day at the beach and went for a ride on Dad’s new toy.  I spent the weekend relaxing with family and eating far too much.

Mom and Dad

My nephews hamming it up wearing our sunglasses

Abby posing pretty

I spent the weekend with my family up at my parent’s lake house in NH and my nephew Jack is at that age where he is losing his ‘baby’ teeth.  As it happened, he had pulled one of his teeth while at the lake this weekend and before heading to bed he left the tooth fairy a letter suggesting that he would very much enjoy a Pokemon deck of cards.

I’m spending the weekend up at my parent’s house on Lake Winnipesaukee. If you are familiar with the area, the home is not far from downtown Wolfboro.  I’ll be spending most of my time at the house, checking out Dad’s new boat and playing with my neice and two nephews.  Connectivity is not really great so I’ll probably be offline for most of the weekend.

Have a restful weekend.

Happy Father’s Day, Dad

I cannot think of a man I would more like to emulate than my Dad.  When I was younger I loved my father but could not relate to him (he was “old” and had a job that I couldn’t comprehend).  After graduating and moving out, my feelings matured and I developed a profound respect and admiration for the values my father lived / lives.

I’d also like to wish a Happy Father’s day to my brother-in-law, Travis, who is a father to three of the most adorable children I know, my cousin Chris who is now a Dad twice over as well as all my other cousins and uncles and friends who have strived to be the best parent they know how.  And although its not not Father’s Day in Brazil today, Feliz dia dos pais para voces Zeluiz (pai e filho).

Mom – Happy Mother’s Day. Love you more than I can express.

Also, Happy Mother’s Day to my sister, Elizabeth; Happy Mother’s Day to Terezinha (Sergio’s mother and a wonderful woman); as well as to all my lovely aunts, cousins and friends who constantly sacrifice and fret over being the best parent they know how.

You are an amazing man and one of the best people I know.

My mother is celebrating her birthday today. She is easily one of the most amazing individuals I’ve ever met and someone I’ve come to admire and appreciate more with each passing year.

I can’t adequately express how fortunate I feel to have been born into my family.  What a wonderful accomplishment she and my father have achieved, beating all the odds by raising four children all relatively well adjusted, happy and successful in their own endeavors.  Mom you are more amazing and special than you will ever realize. Happy Birthday.