Dichotomy.....Winter.....Summer

We had a couple of inches of snow today......

the landscape is so beautiful covered in snow......

The landscape if so beautiful covered in flowers.

Portraits of Eli

Memories of Christmas past

1973

1978

1978

1979

1979

Family Portraits

We had portraits taken yesterday - Eli; the boys; me and the boys; and Todd and the boys. Here is a preview.

Photos will be in the mail soon.

Get-away to Florida

Kevin and I just got back from 5 days in Florida at Vasili's place. It is as gorgeous as ever. We had cloudy days, with some sunshine - but it was still wonderful. The best and worst thing was the dozen oysters I had from Crabby Bill's Wed night. I have always read the disclaimer on the menu: Warning - consuming raw or undercooked seafood may cause illness. I vomited for two days and had a pretty rough flight home today.

We did manage to have a couple of outings.....brunch on The Pier at St. Petersburg Marina.

Family News November, 2009

My university studies are OVER! I now have a MNUR with a minor in Management. Kevin and I are flying to Florida on Wed for a 5 day mini-vacation/celebration!


Eli is in the midst of diagnostics for the seizure he had Oct 26th. We had an EEG last Wed and have an MRI with general Anesthesia on Monday. Will let you know if Dr Walsh wants to put him on seizure meds.

Joel is playing R.F. Simpson - Studio Owner and Producer in HCS's performance of Singin in the Rain. Kevin and I are going to the closing night tonight - I went to opening nigth and the show is FABULOUS! They even have real rain for the Singin in the Rain number - then a 20 minute intermission to dry up the stage before the second half. Joel has done an outstanding job in his role - wish you could see him. He is quite a natural...but then look at the genes (on my side!!!)

Big Black is a sad critter this week. He developed a nasty ear infection and scatched the hair and skin off his ear - so is now wearing the cone of shame.

13 days and counting......

Until I am finished with USQ and will have completed my Master's in Nursing.

Wahoo!!!!

I am working on my final assignment - a 4000 word paper on the Potential Impact to physicians in in U.S if the proposed health care reform bills are adopted.

Joel 007

Look closely at the reflection in the glasses - it is Joel leaning on his car.

A tradition in the U.S. now is for kids graduating from High School to get a series of "senior pictures". Joel had his portrait "shoot" on Saturday morning. I found a lady who does this out of her home - she is very good and has competetive prices. We met her and her husband at a park with a covered bridge to take outdoor shots - including some with his car. The we went to her studio/Home and did some "controlled lighting" shots. She posted this one to her Facebook - always does that after taking a shoot..great marketing as all the kids are interestd in seeing each others shots. There is some very creative photography.

Joel turns 17

Joel turns 17 today. We went to O'Charley's for dinner last night and Joel's wallet is feeling a little more padded after he opened his Birthday cards. I am buying him new motorcycle tires.

Hard to believe it has been 17 years....I vividly remember the day he was born!!

Draycott Drive Music Hall

Kevin has had one of his bands rehersing here this week in preparation for a gig Saturday night. This is the Cuban Band - Mumbai Taxi.

They started rehersing at 6pm - so Eli got to enjoy an hour of live music right in his own living room! The bongo player is Tony - a native African. He loved entertaining Eli.