Tobias Scott Brewster

"I better learn to like him. He looks too big to put back."

Weighing in at 9 lb 14 oz, Toby Brewster came into the world on October 22, 2008. We got the call Wed night that he was here, and we put some quick plans together to fly out of Manchester Thursday morning. We are bleary eyed from exhaustion and teary eyed by the beauty of this little boy. Anastasia is doing great. They came home from the hospital less than 24 hours after he made his debut! Clearly, the Finnegan clan comes from hardy stock :-)

Click on the photo below to see a few shots from his first day.

Tobias Scott Brewster

Happy one month birthday Grey!

Greyson Shauck at one month - 10 lbs. 14 oz.

Really cute YouTube video

Someone posted a comment on a blog entry I had made back in May (where I showed a picture of Paws with an Obama button on). They suggested I check out the following youtube video. Wow! If I had a motorcycle, and I could do this without completely sending Paws over the deep end, I would give it a try.

Canvassing for Obama

On Sunday, a picture-perfect New England day, Richard, Pat, Judy and I went to work for the Obama campaign up in Southern New Hampshire. We were sent off to neighborhoods in the Plaistow area to visit the homes of undecided voters to promote Barack Obama, and two other Democrats: Senatorial candidate Jeanne Shaheen for Senate and Congressman Paul Hodes. I'll remember three things about the day:
Outrageously beautiful foliage against a bright blue sky,
Really long driveways,
Friendly, staunchly independent voters

Much to my relief, we were received well by most of the folks we visited, the majority of whom expressed support for Sentator Obama and the other Democrats on the ballot. Thanks to Pat for suggesting and encouraging our participation, and to Judy for lending us the cool wheels (we borrowed her Prius!). Here's a picture of Richard enjoying a cup of coffee on the porch across the street from the Obama headquarters.