One Week from Today.

Oh my. The nervous jitters don't even begin to describe it.


Sunday update: No running today. Instead, my family joined the celebration of Nana's birthday with an open house at Aunt Greta's. What a nice gathering in honor of an astounding life. It was so nice to see the people who love her. Thank you for hosting a lovely party, Greta!

Nana, on the beach with Dad, 1944

Nana with her daughters (in law), Mom (R) and Greta

A Few More.

Staying at the Beach House for a week:















































































































Camping at Hoffmaster the next:

The Reception and After

Krista reaches for her new husband from across the room...
for a passionate smooch!

Michael cleans up pretty well.

The reception was inside the museum... just beautiful.

Out on the dance floor with Aunt Greta, Nana and cousin Karin.

Mom displayed our bouquets at a brunch for her family from Canada the next morning.

The morning after... still smiling.

Easter Eggs are Everywhere!

The boys enjoyed more Easter egg hunts over Spring Break... at Grandma's house...

Big smiles for Easter!

Jacob and his Sunday dinner chicken patty.More hunting at Beppe's house...

More chocolate... MORE!

Sunday, October 15... Happy 40th Anniversary, Mom and Dad!

Since 1966! (marital bliss?)

and engaged for June 2007!

Michael slaved in the kitchen over a marvelous four course meal for us all!

more birthday boy

Jacob with his new wandmaker's kit

checking out the 2007 world almanac

Nana and newfound friend, Charlie

the Pokemon game is a hit

Daddy & Micah


Pake with Micah

Nana showing Michael the fungus she found by her house

Mr. Birthday Man!