So, Vara was born approximately 11:31 on 27th Aug 2009.
Brinya finally got to meet her about 6:30 pm. She was quite
enthused.

Grant Senior Pics

So, back in May, we went
to the park and the university
for senior photos of this young man.

















This is one of the poses he chose
to give to people.






















I like the contrast in this one.

















Who can resist writing on
smeared/smudged windows?



















Unique sense of art/humor.






































Peaceful.

Graduation and visiting

Telling us boot camp experiences.
















Right after graduation when he found us.











We went to see Joshua's boot camp graduation ceremony and while there, we visited Millennium and Grant Parks in downtown Chicago.

I don't remember what this is called.











Through the crowd.



















"They" call it the bean. I like the city reflection.













With friends . . . Kayla, Brad and Amy












A smile for the camera (or maybe for mom).























In his civies.

In uniform.

Part of the graduation ceremony.

It took me long enough to figure it out, but
when I realized the size of the video clips I took,
I chose one that wasn't too long

Can't you just feel the joy?

I love when Brinya comes to visit.

Tree Growth

I find beauty everywhere I go.

Amphitheater stairs at Ottawa Park

J o s h u a

So, he's in boot camp now. I suppose he's doing well, as have many young men and women who've gone before him.