2ND ANNUAL PIG ROAST

We had the 2nd annual pig roast at the Hargroves today, but before I quickly describe that, let me tell you about yesterday, which was one of the best days I ever had, simply because I got to be alone with Callum for a few hours . . .just "the guys." We didnt do much . . .in fact, he cried for about a quarter of the time, but when Amanda took Andrea for lunch, I found some precious time (for the first time, in fact) to be "alone" with my son. We are very rarely alone at all--and dont get us wrong, because we love having people over to visit, etc--but it was so nice yesterday. I put him in his car seat, and we went for a little buh-buh ride in the car, stopping for an iced coffee first, and then driving the back country roads of Benton, Clinton, and Canaan Maine, looking for Lake George Regional Park, so we can swim there next week. I drove down roads on which I usually bike (which are beautiful, and I'll have to take pictures on my next ride), listened to the new Coldplay album (which Callum loves), and just drove around. It got me excited for all the times to come when Callum and I can do just father and son "stuff" like hiking, camping, catch, and whatever else we can find to do together. So that's all. Just wanted to share that.

And here he is, during the rare but wonderful times when he falls asleep in "my" arms. Sorry about the shirtless shot. I hope you didnt just eat . . .
Oh yeah, so the pig roast. It was at Jesse's moms, which is right down the road. She has THE most beautiful home/land ever, owning about 88 acres of very well landscaped nooks and crannies. And a great pool/deck/patio. Below, the Hargroves soak up the sun, while baby Aiden seems to be interested in his dad's "parts" below. Amanda and Ciara, who could easily pass as sisters, catch up with each other. Not only do Ciara and Amanda LOOK alike, but also they are both in love with me, and both have a degree in music (Ciara is a voice major and now teaches music)

Callum really made the most of the afternoon at the pig roast and pool party . . .
But, when we got home, he was ALL business . . .