24 October 2009

Great Pumpkin Hunt.

There are a few rare individuals out there who can carve any old pumpkin into a real work of art, my Dad for example. For the rest of us average beings, the key to a great Jack-o-Lantern is to ensure that the right pumpkin is selected. Many may look okay, but truth be told, a fit pumpkin is hard to come by. With that in mind, it was off to the muddy fields of East Richmond to find the elusive perfect pumpkin; "No Dogs Allowed" sign dutifully ignored.
Lucky for everyone, Uncle Sid and Aunt Kara came along to help out.

I note that Sid was very wise to keep his jacket zipped up, thereby concealing his Toronto Maple Leafs sweater. Speaking of which, wanna hear a joke? A man walks in a bar with his dog, and asks the barkeep: "My TV is busted, can my dog and I watch the Leafs game here?" Barkeep says "Kinda strange, but as long as he doesn't cause any trouble, why not?" Midway through the first period, the Leafs score a goal and the dog proceeds to do a front flip landing on his hind legs and barks out a clearly audible :"Go Leafs Go!!". The barkeep is amazed and says: "Wow, that's incredible, what does your dog do when the Leafs win?" And the man says. "Geeze, I dunno, I've only had him for three years."
So many pumpkins, but which is the right one?!?
Searching for the right pumpkin is hard work, time for break.
The search continues...

Time for another intermission.
Wait a minute, this one looks pretty good!
Feels about right.
We have a winner!!
A fun time had by all, except for Baby M it looks like.
Whew, trudging around a pumpkin patch all day is hard work. I hope that's the last Halloween involvement for me. In other words, I really hope that my parents don't try and dress me up in some inane outfit for their amusement. Maybe a persuasive survey result would convince them. Vote and stay tuned!

18 October 2009

Movie star!!!

I know that it has been a while since my last blog update, but you see, I've been working hard on my quadruple feature!

The bonus is that all four short films star the one and only Baby M, so not only is quality assured, but cuteness too is guaranteed.


Presenting:


The Hat




The Fish




The Disappearing Act




Money, Money, Money

08 October 2009

Seattle.

On the way home from Hawai'i, we stopped in Seattle, home of grunge music, Microsoft, Starbucks and wild horses.

Oh, and this thing which was built for some sort of fair. Baby M liked it.
Lunch time.
At the famous farmers market.


Editor's Note: for those of you in New York City, I endorse my namesake running for mayor there. Get out and vote: burnsformayor.com
Mr B

05 October 2009

Bigger Island

The Big Island is home to lots and lots of black volcano rocks...

... and pretty flowers.

I issued a challenge to Baby M, count the sand.
Island breeze.


Dad and Madeleine go explorin'
Check out the sweet dress.
Madeleine says: "Boring!!! Enough pictures, lets hit the beach!"

Beach!!!

Mom and Madeleine by the Lost Lagoon

Time for one last kiss good bye...
and one last dip in the ocean.

03 October 2009

The Big Island

The final stop in the Hawai'i island-hopping tour is the Big Island, and it looks like we've saved the best for last.
Madeleine obviously loves Palm trees!
What a ham! Mmm, ham.
The best part about the Big Island is that all the street lights are flaming tiki lamps.
I took this great picture of the family.
Notice the outfit coordination.
All hail Queen Madeleine.
Baby M meets Baby Palm.
Unfortunately, no bassets or babies allowed on the water slide.
A top-optional beach. Dad wisely opted.
Treasure!
Whew vacationing is hard work!

Blasts from the past