Before and After All Around

It was time.

Michael had his cut in preparation for Festival... long overdue!

Festival of the Arts 2008

Michael had a big first this year... an art booth at the Grand Rapids Festival of the Arts! He's been preparing for months, and had to pass the approval of a jury to be accepted. It was a fun and stormy weekend, and he was very pleased with the turnout and response that he received!

The boys visited Festival with Pake and Beppe (my mom and dad)... the had a great time with the kid's activities and each had their face painted. Jacob's was especially appropriate: a cloud and lightning bolt.

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.

WOW.

Oh my! It's been a busy summer...

more catching up to come

Sundays with Grandma

Lily sleeping in Grandma's arms... Micah just loves his little cousin.

More Pictures of our Lily!

A visit with Lily on Easter Sunday...

Micah thought she was pretty cute with her eyes open!

Spring Break Trip to The Field Museum

We had a great trip to The Field Museum over Spring Break... thank you, Grandma!

always a favorite: Sue the T-Rex!

Jacob's pulling water from the well

Micah with the Giant Sloth fun on the bus



Micah's running to catch up with Grandma

"Carry me!"

that's a big dino head

Micah working on his physics lesson




the boys had a great time with the mollusc wall

the stairs to the Egyptian tomb

Micah in Underground Adventure

playing

Micah still fits in the dinosaur footprint

Jacob in Underground Adventure... the action shot!

A Good Reason to Start Blogging Again

Welcome, Lilliana Consuelo!

born April 1, 2007

6lb 14oz

20 1/4 in

Congratulations, Michelle & Armando!

Micah and his first cousin



Jacob & Lily

Grandma & Grandpa

We love you so much, Lily!

Michael and his first neice

I'm an aunt for the first time!

and lovin' it

More pictures to follow... we have lots of catching up to do!