Saturday, October 27, 2007

Another Birthday...Eric turns one!

My nephew Jamie and his wife Rachell had a first birthday party for their baby Eric. Sadly ( especially for rachell;) it rained but it was still fun and so nice to see everyone.

Here is Phyllis and Burt....The last time I saw Phyllis was about a month ago or so and before that it had been many years. We were walking along a river in another state at night and suddenly I felt a sharp blow on my left shoulder. The woman almost knocked me down. As I staggered to steady myself...(okay fine..a slight exaggeration) I found myself uncharacteristically yelling..."I don't know you!" Still don't know why I chose those words. I really thought she was some confrontational lunatic. It turns out it was simply Phyllis!
Uncle Ed, Burt and my brother Gerry...

Rachell and Eric, the birthday boy, who looks less than thrilled about the whole event. It turns out wrapping paper tastes really good!


Phyllis and my sister Joan hug...Emily is in the background...and beside her is Melissa...she's really difficult to see because of her size;) Way in the back is Michelle with baby Paul.



Leigh with her boyfriend, Michael.









My brother Rick, the grampa of the birthday boy, and his children, Jamie and Leigh.


Monday, October 22, 2007

Thursday, October 11, 2007

Big News!!

I don't mean to brag...however, I just can't help it. My very talented daughter Katelyn (Katelyn Alain) had some of her works published in the October 10th on line version and hard copy of the Wall Street Journal!! We couldn't be happier or more proud of her!
Her link is at the top of this page. CONGRATULATIONS KATE!!!

Friday, October 05, 2007

New Law Proposal

I contend that there should be law passed that FOREVER BANS furniture moguls AND their horrible offspring from ever again subjecting us to their own television advertisements. These advertisements are an unfair visual and auditory assault and should be stopped.