Old Chrysler

Elle and I followed an old Chrysler into school recently….

Montreal Notes - Mount Royal

Climbing Mount Royal - great way to go is to head up Rue Peel through McGill College. We came down from Beaver Lake by the hospital and then went down Crescent street for lunch. Then shopped our way down Rue St. Catherine.

End of an Era…

We celebrated our last Thanksgiving at Palmira (aka Hollywood) in Bonita Springs this year.  Rick and Barb are heading North to Georgia after ~16 years in Florida including Vanderbilt, Lavante and Lieto.  On to new traditions in 2026!

Rick and Jack enjoy shooting at The Alamo in Naples.

Rick does some grilling!

A Tumbleweed Christmas Tree

In Chandler, AZ, the city makes their tree out of tumbleweeds!

Coldplay! Miami - July 26 2025

Had a great trip down to South Florida to see Coldplay back in July!  Stayed in Miami Lakes which was pretty cool.  Ubering to the stadium was a mess but worth it.

Elle Has Mastered the Gingerbread House

Elle likes to spend an afternoon building a gingerbread house each year.  I think she nailed it this year!

Christmas 2025

Pre-holiday Christmas / Hanukkah gathering with neighbors.

Steph's "team naughty" tree pose.

After Christmas Eve service. 

Festive Petey!

Dubai Style Chocolate

We've wanted to try the so called "Dubai Style" Chocolate but have been reluctant to pay "Dubai Style" prices. When we saw Ghirardelli's take on it for 1/2 price after Christmas we were in. A New Year's Eve treat. Tasting report to follow….

Jack and Pete

I Don't Want a lot for Christmas!

Nebraska and Florida each Win Basketball Championships!

With basketball season kicking off again both Florida and Nebraska are back to defend their titles!

Elsa’s Christmas Hammock

It will be hard to top Elsa's Christmas gift from last year. She loves her hammock!

Holiday Jellycats!

Hair day!