Iowa Floods of ’08
This video from AP has a very strong message (and from a kid): THIS link shows the worst of the flooding in Cedar Rapids, taken from above! The New York Times reports on how the floods are affecting some … Continue reading
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Category Archives: Family
A Beautiful Addition to a Beautiful Family
I would like to take this opportunity to welcome Roman Axel Lorion, who was born on May 14, 2008 at 11:51 AM, into our extended family and into our lives. He was 7 lbs., 13 oz. and measured 20 inches … Continue reading
The Graduation Celebration
I would first like to thank FAC, FAI, FAB, & FAA and Brad for coming up to attend Christina’s Graduation ceremonies: We had a GREAT day! The weather was gorgeous and the activities were pomp with circumstance. While I am … Continue reading
Graduation Day
Today, Christina (and family and friends) will attend Commencement Ceremonies. Her hard work has paid off and now she will join the rest of us adults in the great big real world. That being said, she will continue to have … Continue reading
What do Candlepin, Hunter, Mac, & TV have in common?
I received this email from Jodi today about Hunter…. “Hi everyone! We’re happy to announce that Hunter will be going to the championship for candlepin bowling on a program called Candlepin of Kids Heatseekers 2008 (http://www.candlepinforkids.com). The championship will take … Continue reading
Come One, Come All!
On Saturday, April 26th, a family get together is planned to celebrate the return to Massachusetts of cousin Shawn and his wife Christina, traveling here from the Midwest for a rare visit. The plan is to have an afternoon of … Continue reading
Madison
Today, I received these pictures of Madison, a 50 day old baby girl, a new foster child in the care of our loving family members Jim and Rose: What an adorable baby! I can’t wait to meet her! Gary
A Day in the Life
1-24-2008 Today is a milestone day for me and my family. Christina, my oldest, is now a legal adult. Yup, she is 18 today! Here she is just before she turned 18 (last night): And, in the AM, when … Continue reading
The Doll and the Rose
From my good friend Greg today I received this message that all should read and pass on to others: I was walking around in a Target store, when I saw a cashier hand this little boy some money back. The … Continue reading
They are ALL in High School!
And, yes, another “YEAH!!” Here is PJ, the last entrant to High School (the youngest) on his first day: (post back) While, I am glad the kids are all growing up, I will always cherish the days they sat in … Continue reading