Some random pics

Starting at the top:

That is my Dad and my niece Paralee. Paralee is named for my late mother, deceased due to cancer. I am very fortunate in my parents. Though he never subscribed to the "parent as friend" theory while I was growing up, preferring the "parent as parent" approach, he has become a very close friend indeed. I never hesitate to call him for advice and he never fails to have the right words. And we have indeed become close friends. I could not ask for a better parent or guide in life.

The second picture is gone. Now only things and people worth my time are shown. But it doesn't slow us down.

The third picture is the front of our program depicting two of our favorite things...for me, the Simpsons and for Emily, Hello Kitty. It was a fun little program.


The final picture was from July 4th while we were waiting for the fireworks to start. From left to right we have my sister Deb with her baby Paralee (already seen above with Dad), myself, my brother Kenneth, his wife Stanica, and their boy Isaac.

Deb is married to Gabe, one of my groomsmen. A couple years ago I went to Bordonal, Michicoan, Mexico for a couple weeks around Christmas. Without that trip we may never be where we are today. Kenneth, besides being my brother, was also one of my groomsmen and to anyone who knows us, the reason is obvious. On top of being my brother he is one of my closest friends. Emily and Stanica have become pretty good friends as well so it is really a family affair.