Cousins

These two are well on their way to becoming best buds. Beckett and his cousin get along so well. And everyone says they look alike too.

We went to Utah to visit my sister earlier this month. The entire time we were there we couldn't get over how much the boys enjoyed one another.

These slides were a huge hit. The two ran around laughing and chasing each other.

Nate got to see some of his cousins while we were in Utah too. Here's Isaac, Nate, Cameron, and Ben.

Beckett's behind in the this picture, but he ended up beating all the big cousins home.

Beckett's Current Obsession

Beckett has a deep and abiding love for trains. Consequently, we are learning a lot about Thomas the Tank Engine and being a Really Useful Engine. We found Beckett this train table on Craig's List. He is very focused and serious about those trains.

PhD

KU graduated 400 doctoral candidates last weekend including JoLee and three of her classmates. The hooding ceremony was a proud moment, concluding seven years of research and writing. Her committee chair, Dr Eldridge, presented the hood. Afterward, we went to his house for a party, where he said, "If it takes a village to raise a child then it takes a universe to graduate a scholar." We know that JoLee's success was made possible by all the friends and family who supported her through these years in Kansas. I want to say to all, in whole-hearted sincerity, thank you!