Bambino? Yes. Curse? No.

One of the perks of working on the Hill is that people bring cool things there for us to ogle. Like the 2007 Red Sox World Series Championship trophy. Last time we saw it, it was being showered by Big Papi and the rest of the Sox.


Last night, though, it was in the House Committee on Energy and Commerce's hearing room, hosted by the Massachusetts delegation.


Sam was somewhat impressed by the trophy (note: bigger than he is)...


...but even moreso by the bling brought by the trophy's security detail.


Unfortunately, he hasnt' figured out how to close his fingers around things yet, or else we would now be the proud possessors of one 2004 World Series ring.

Still, it's nice to know that my boy is growing up in a world where the Red Sox are winners and the Yankees... well, no need to kick 'em when they're down. I mean, isn't that what we all want? For our kids to grow up with more advantages than we had?

Sam, you're well on your way.

Halloween 2007 - a study in tubular food

Just pix today as I can only type so much with my one, non-Sam-holding hand.

Sam met Olympia in this outfit. My job is now secure for the foreseeable future.


Finn did not meet Olympia in this outfit, further solidifying my employment.


And, of course, Anna with her banana. Cabana not pictured.