Ringing in the New Year surrounded by warmth, laughter, friendship, and family. Here is to more moments like these in 2025!
We kicked off the new year by hosting our family and grilling lobsters on an Ofyr fire pit.
Winter lobster grill.
Our flight to Boston was canceled, so we spent the day exploring Amsterdam. This photo shows Vanessa on a street corner, seen through a shop window.
My first ski trip to Saddleback Mountain, Maine. I enjoyed skiing, hiking, good food, board games, and quality time with friends. It quickly became one of my favorite mountains on the East Coast!
A hatmaker in Austin, Texas, shaping a custom hat using steam.
I finally ate at Franklin Barbecue in Austin — the undisputed king of Texas brisket and one of the most famous BBQ places in the United States. Pitmaster Aaron Franklin has a James Beard Award, a Netflix feature, a 10-episode PBS series, and a daily line around the block. Some people even bring camp chairs for the wait. We got there at 10:20am to beat the rush but still had to wait in line for two hours. Was it worth it? Absolutely.
A fast break, a defender closing in, and a chance to put two points on the board. The shot went up and in.
The game was tied and every play mattered. As one player rose for the shot, the defense jumped with him. The crowd was on the edge of their seats. For a moment, everything hung in the air.
Our second visit to Amsterdam this year, and it's only February. A final stroll along the canals before our flight back to Boston.
It's 7:32 AM. The kettle whistled and I poured hot water into our cups. Coffee first, then pancakes. A quiet morning before a day on the slopes.
