They're Back: Yay!

Glenn and Marlis were back Saturday and Sunday, on their way back from band camp in Wisconsin to Kansas City.



We hung out and played cards Saturday night.



Sunday we drove into the city for brunch at Wishbone in the West Loop, then drove up North Michigan to see the spectacular new sculpture in Pioneer Square.

Mark and Dianne's Wedding

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Lori and I drove up to Madison Saturday for my cousin Mark's wedding to Dianne Fisher.



The wedding was in their backyard on one of the lakes surrounding the city--it was beautiful. Mark's sisters Christa and Jill did readings, and his brother Brian was his best man. Jill's husband Scott was a groomsman, and Christa's husband Chuck did a lot of photographing and videographing.



The reception was at a country club south of town--very elegant. Lori and I were at a table with Jill, Brian's wife Brooke (whom we met for the first time and loved) and with Christa and Chuck.



And the next morning, we had a potluck brunch on Dianne's parents' back lawn--lots of great food and fun conversation. We actually didn't get to meet Dianne until the brunch because of all the standard wedding day craziness, and because we left the reception a little early as we were worn out and it was a bit of a drive back to town. But when we did meet her, it was worth the wait, as she is as charming as she is beautiful.



It was great to see my uncles and aunts--Gary and Patty and David and Kay--and to see my cousins and their husbands and wives and all their beautiful, but growing-up-too-fast children, and to meet Dianne and her family and friends.

Mo' from Lo'

Here are the latest pix from Lori in Hawaii.

Sam in Peoria

I drove down to Peoria to see Sam on Thursday and Friday.


We went shopping for clothes and other stuff, then shot pool at his house, then went out to dinner.


After dinner, we walked along the Illinois riverfront and came across a big band playing, so we sat and listened for awhile.


Friday morning we went to breakfast at a dangerous place called Gebby's.

More Lori, and Kai!

Lori sent more shots from Hawaii today, so I'm passing them along.

I'm in Peoria with Sam, and I took pictures, but forgot to bring a cable so I'll have to post them when I get back to Chicago tomorrow.

And the Sox played in Denver this week, so grandson Kai was baptized into the faith, and his proud parents sent us a photo of the blessed event.

Hey Neely and Jamie, who are his Soxparents? You know, the ones who, should something happen to you (God forbid), would make sure he did not grow up to be a Cubs fan? Cameron would be a great Soxfather.

Lori. And More Lori.

Here are some shots of the place Lori & Co. are staying in Hawaii, and of a beach and of Lori and Bonnie on a bus to a traditional Luau.


And below that are some shots of Miss Lori's storytime that were published in the local Oak Leaves paper this week. She's reading "Pete the Cat."

Not much going on with me right now, though I am going to Peoria on Thursday to see Sam.

Maybe I'll have something to post after that.

De Blog! De Blog!

Okay, so it's not Fantasy Island. But it's close, at least from these shots Lori sent last night.






Meanwhile, back at home, I give you a picture of my summer students.