Excel book 1

Though I came in and found him sitting on top of the computer today, it was not until he had opened and started his very first Excel file.

No, really.

two chairs

My old Spacely Sprocket chair, now his

This chair was made by C's great grandfather - J loves to stand in it and rock while I sing/hum "wipeout" - which he eventually does, because we are both laughing

Baby, it's cold outside

Pining for a walk

One of Jack's dining partners; Mr. Cardinal

the frozen tundra

Movin' me down the highway

Even when the sun is in his eyes

He sure does love to travel

No man is an island

Wendy did a marvelous job getting Dad's 60th birthday party together: just the right mix of friends and plenty of food made for an unforgettable celebration - Happy Birthday Dad!

Wendy told dad "Come on in here and blow out these 60 candles I have lit on this cake, Rob" Dad: "Really!? You got 60 candles on that cake?" Wendy: "Are you kidding, the house would be on fire."

Rob provided the entertainment for Jack while Bree played with Jack's toy: everyone was happy.

Got any more of that pineapple, birthday man?

Boy oh boy

When I go to get the mail, this is what I see when I return to the porch:

Well it's just now and then my line gets cast into these time passages

Our friends Jessica & Rory just had a baby (yay!) and C & I were inspired to go back and drool over the tine-tine pics of our own little J-Bird. These in particular amazed us (i.e. freaked us out) to look back at because they are from this week last year. Wow.

The iconic pic.

First grown-up food - Creme Brulee.

Today, last year.

Buy me a ticket on the last train home tonight....

(And now I'll be thinking that song for days)