Dexter Performs

Dexter decided to sign up for Shakespeare club at school and was able to perform in Julius Caesar. He had to memorize a lot of lines and played a few different parts. We were very proud of him.

Dexter as drunken man at the start of the show.

Making lots of jokes.

More drunkeness.

As Brutus in his big scene.

The beautiful theater.

Taking a bow.

Flowers for the actor.

The Mansion

We got a chance to tour the Biltmore Estate which was the mansion belonging to the Vanderbilt family. 

Statue imitation. 

At the entry.

Audio tour baby!

A small room.

A simple library.

Grammy and Papa!

Heading over to the gardens and the conservatory with this cool crew.

In the conservatory.

Fun for young and slightly less young.

Visiting Chase for dinner!

Poker!!

The Biltmore

We decided to take a little getaway to see the Biltmore mansion.

Contemplating the expansive grounds at the Biltmore at the historic hotel.

The gang.

The lobby.

The grown-ups.

Wine tasting.

Wine tasting fun.

Dinner Crew.

"Adorable" children.

Cute.

Channeling Kubrick.

Elevator crew.

Amuse bouche to begin a fancy meal.

North Carolina Bound

It's spring break and we decided to visit Grammy and Papa and check out their new pad.

Airports!

Escalators.

Welcome to the new house!

Kitties.

You know it!

Hanging out in the cool new house.

Chaharshanbeh Suri

We had a fun treat during the Persian New Year. Vahid and Carol invited us over for a little Chaharshanbeh Suri celebration. So much fun!

Tadig for all!

Yum! Thank you Carol.

Getting ready to jump over some fires!

Maya is feeling the fun.

Fires are nearly ready!

Dexter burning sticks for fun.

Jumping over fires to burn away all that negative energy. 

Winter is Here

Well, it's winter around these parts and stuff is going on.

Snow!!

Purdy.

Our road pre-plow.

Shoveling the street.

More fencing. 

Maya in the orange socks.

The two fencing captains.

The Oscar party is back and here are the winners.

Dexter is loving the front seat.

Pizzas for the fencing party.

Winter moon.

Maya living it up with some escargot.