WET PAINT

This has been a painting weekend.
I have an overly ambitious goal of finishing the house painting project tomorrow. Considering that this will involve stucco on three sides of the house and eaves on one side, plus some trim on the front, etc., it is way too ambitious. But it makes the project seem smaller if I put a shorter deadline on it. Fortunately, Raustin, Ryan, and Christian are going to lend a hand!

This is along winded way of saying: no new photos today. Instead, here are two more from our recent Utah Frasier-Family Reunion Vacation.

Audrey and Olivia:

"Look at size of that drop!!! Will the cousins ever return alive from Colossus at Lagoon?"

Why I now believe in reincarnation:
How else could I have posed for Michelangelo's David?
(Before the double-chin, wrinkles, and thinning hairline, of course!)

30 Years on August 23, 2009

Thirty years together!

August 23, 1979-August 23, 2009

“There is a tide in the affairs of men, Which taken at the flood, leads on to fortune.

Omitted, all the voyage of their life is bound in shallows and in miseries...."

Shakespeare.

I am so glad to have caught the right tide with Robyn, and to be sailing with her ever since.

Back from Vacation--Frasier Family Reunion Aug 09

We had a wonderful vacation at the Frasier Family Reunion in Bountiful/Park City/East Canyon. Too many photos to include all. Here are a few. More to come later.

We survived the "Wicked" Ride at Lagoon!

Beach Volleyball at East Canyon. Ryan and Jan "dominate."

Family gathering at Grandma Joyce's back patio.

Picture time.

The cousins hanging out at the swing set.

Thanks to Grandma Joyce and all who planned and made this fun reunion such a success.

UCLA White Coat Ceremony, Etc.

Rachel and Austin at UCLA, August 7, 2009
Austin is wearing his new "white coat," presented to all incoming medical students, Class of 2013.
During the "White Coat Ceremony," at Royce Hall he took the "UCLA Medical Oath."
This begins: "Today I begin my training to become a physician: a noble profession dedicated to the preservation of life and prevention of human suffering."
On behalf of Steve and Marion, Brian and Susan, Christian, Ryan, and Robyn:
We were proud to be there with Austin and Rachel.

On Saturday, Dylan came over for a visit. He enjoyed his walk (in a stroller) to the park accompanied by his furry friend Princess.

Dylan and his "serious" look--just after leaving the park playground to head for home.

Sunflowers and Sunny People

Austin and Rachel stopped by to view the sunflowers
they have tended since they were seedlings.
Austin starts medical school tomorrow!
We are excited and proud of Austin and Rachel.

Dylan loves music. He had fun playing the triangle with Grandma Robyn.

Ryan successfully hid from my camera all night.

Enjoying family and church on the "celestial schedule"--from 2-5 pm.

Robyn and Jeff Attend Conference in West LA

Rachel, Austin, Ryan and Jeff
In front of Raustin's new apartment in UCLA Married Student Housing Complex.
We stayed there while at the attending the conference--Raustin and Ryan were visiting family and friends in Utah.

Robyn and Jeff
Attending the annual Kleinfelter's Syndrome 47XXY conference.
Held this year at Mt. St. Mary's College in the beautiful hills above Brentwood in West LA

New Phase

It is wonderful to have our married families living close by!

Christian, Katie and Dylan finished law school
and have moved back to Foothill Ranch

Austin and Rachel have moved into their UCLA Student Housing Apartment
--ready to start Medical School.