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Birthday Compliments

Celeste: A great match for Richard. Funny and very smart. Thinks carefully before speaking and, therefore, speaks intelligently. Is goal-oriented, but still lives 'in the now.' Has a gorgeous, big, white smile. Is very patient with her nieces and nephews.

Nelson: Has the mind of a stand-up comic (G-rated). Is very helpful, but always quiet about his acts of service. Has twinkly, joyful eyes. Is man enought to 'fro his hair and dance in tight white pants, and also wear green tights. Works hard. Runs marathons.

Julie: Is disciplined. Likes to laugh, especially at Robbie. Helps anyone, anytime. Is petite and cute. Is great at 'doing hair.' Loves kids and has endless wells of patience. Is a fantastic dancer.

Love,
Laurie

Mom and Grandpa

August 2006

Love,

Laurie

. . . In which Richard and Celeste begin their blogging-life together

Hi all,

We wanted to let everyone know that Celeste and I have started a blog together at richandceleste.blogpsot.com (also it's linked in the title of this post). We actually started it a while ago, because we wanted there to be a few things to read before we started sending people there. You'll notice that there is a survey where you can vote on what the title of the blog should be. Feel free to voice your opinion (as we don't have one ourselves).

And to make this post even more fun, here's a fun picture of Darth Vader on a swing set! Whee!!


















Thanks all,

Rich

Happy First Birthday, Jaxon!

What a cutie! He had a happy birthday, and loves playing with his new toys. Thanks to Grandma and all his aunts and uncles for making his birthday so special!

Love,
Laurie

"This is a great dance party, Mom!"

Okay, okay, I know I'm posting a ton of photos of my kids. But I can't resist! These are a couple of short videos from the reception.

Our Vacation/Reunion Back East

Riding the merry-go-round at the carnival on the Boardwalk in Point Pleasant, NJ.

Savanna and her cousin Emma building sand castles at the beach in Point Pleasant, New Jersey.
Where Jaxon was lying aleep, safe and sound, before the scary wave incident.

Before the nap and wave. Jaxon was a good sport to smile for me - he really didn't like the sand or noisy ocean.
Palmyra temple in the background (we're next to the Smith family log home).
At Niagara Falls, on the "Maid of the Mist" boat that took us close to the falls.
The "Big Piano" at FAO Schwartz in NYC.
I know it's corny to take pictures of signs, but I forgot t0 take a picture at the theater. Plus, I left my souvenir "Wicked" cup in the taxi afterward. Sniff. :(

Austin was a really good sport about all the car traveling we had to do. He slept like this for a long time, until I finally moved his head up for him, so he wouldn't wake with a sore neck.

Laurie