Early Christmas in Valparaiso
Group shot of everyone, enjoying some Vichyssoise (a traditional favorite, though I’ve only ever had it hot).
Posts Tagged "julie"
Celebrating Julie’s 70th Birthday
After work, Liz and I headed to Journeyman Distillery, in Valparaiso. We were meeting up with family to celebrate Julie’s 70th birthday, at a unique local venue.
Paige’s Graduation Celebration, Day 3: Shoe Shopping, Graduation Photos, Dinner at Taqueria del Sol, and Hanging Out in the Kitchen
Somehow… this kitchen seems to evoke shenanigans. I’m not sure when or why, but I looked up to see my wife being hoisted up into the air. I think some kind of dare was involved.
Paige’s Graduation Celebration, Day 2: House Party, and Several Rounds of “Among Us” IRL
For most of the event, I was helping pass out mocktails and moving food around. Tricia was working the grill like a pro. For most of the evening, after the adults left, Liz and Tricia and I were in the office shielding ourselves from the music and screaming and general chaos of kids having fun.
I should say: everyone at the party was impossibly polite. Every young man and woman, full to the brim with “Yes, sir” and “Yes, Ma’am” with nearly everything they said.
Christmas in Merrillville
For a late Christmas get-together, Liz and I headed over to Merrillville, for a lovely evening/dinner at Katie and Tim’s house.
Christmas Dinner in Merrillville
We brought a few things to share. And also got to sample some Armagnac that Katie and Tim picked up, while they were in southern France earlier this year.
Bob’s 70th Birthday, GT Prime Steakhouse
We had drinks to begin the night, and also a few appetizers. And I was pretty impressed with the appetizers, as nearly everything I tried ended up in a bit of a conversation.
Christiana Lakehouse 2023, Day 4: Indoor and Outdoor Games, Fireworks on the Lake
While I’ve gotten to see the fireworks from land before, tonight was the first time I got to be on the boat.
Christiana Lakehouse 2023, Day 3: Hand Made Pizzas, an Endless Game of Monopoly, and a Late Movie Night
Shortly after breakfast, the kids decided to break out Monopoly (rainy day today). They asked if I wanted to join, and I have to tell you… I debated, but decided to decline. Boy did I dodge a bullet there.
Christiana Lakehouse 2023, Day 2: Happy Hour and a Boat Ride
I really like this shot. It has the look of a Renaissance painting to me.
Father’s Day on the Lake
While we’ve visited some in the past, we’ve never actually been out on the water. We didn’t end up bringing swimsuits, so we just got the chance to drive around for a bit.
Christmas Dinner in Merrillville
to Merrilville… to hang out with Julie and Bob, and Katie and Tim’s family. We had a big dinner planned, with folks arriving in the afternoon for drinks and gift exchanges.
Tricia’s Graduation Ceremony, Air Battle Manager, Class 22014
Liz and I got to watch a really great event: Tricia’s graduation ceremony, where she officially became an Air Battle Manager, for the 337th Air Control Squadron.
Valpo Visit
We learned the Ford kids were moving on a little earlier than expected. Our plans were to try to squeeze in another visit over the weekend, but instead… we realized we needed to hop over tonight, after work, to see them once more before they left.
Block Wall Construction, Day 4
Got in the top course of the wall, which is technically all “bond beam” blocks. Bob used a custom blade on the circular saw to cut down three inches along the middle and sides of each block.