Uncle Larry Comes to Visit

Larry comes to town along with Frankie, Zoe, and Cosmo.

After escaping under the fence and roaming free all Friday night, Cosmo is spotted running around Ridgewood Park the following morning. Luckily Grandpa Larry was able to successfully coax him into the PT Cruiser by leaving the doors open and jingling his keys.

It's Mulch Time!

"I love the smell of mulch in the morning. It smells like...Victory."

Actually, it smells kinda stinky.

Adam's Baptism

Mary with all five Great-Grandsons - Michael, Brian, Adam, Jackson, and Jeffrey.

Grandma Lee Babysits Jack At Her House

Jack Checks Things Out.


Aunt Gracie Discovers Jack Next to Grandma Lee's Foot


Gracie Naps While Pondering Her Next Move


Gracie Decides To Take Up A Position At Jack's Side


Tristan Decides To Join Gracie In Checking Out Jack

Jackson and Mom's Big Adventure

Train ride to Iowa








Jackson and Grandma Jean

Jackson's Iowa Baby Shower


Jackson and Bella

Olivya Meets the Cousins

The Godfather

The Godmother


The hairy, wet-nosed cousin


The less-hairy, dry-nosed cousin.

Baby Olivya

Sara and Tom's little angel - our honorary Grand-baby.

Olivya's First Two Weeks

A Day at the Zoo

Lou, Ang, Grandma, Grandpa, and Andy accompany Jackson on his first trip to the Brookfield Zoo.

Jackson's Model Shots.

Head shot: the lady killer


Action pose: on the go in a sporty sweat suit.

So sad...

First Official Library Job Interview

I just wanted to post a quick note to say I've gone on my first job interview for librarianship. I haven't finished the program yet, but I should be done this summer. It turns out there is a military library in Chicago and with my National Guard background it seems like a perfect fit. The first interview was just with a recruiting agency, but I'll be meeting with the library people next week. I'll keep everyone posted on this.

Please help us sell our truck.

Do you know anyone who's looking to buy a good, used truck?
If so, please forward them this link.
http://usedtruck.tripod.com
Thanks.

Spring Brunch

Leighton and Sabine host a wonderful spring brunch.


good food,


good conversation,


and a cute baby.