October 2009: We had a family dinner out at the Lake to say "bon voyage" to Grandpa Gene (my father). He went to China for 3 weeks! Hopefully he will be back in time for Tracy's delivery!!

October 2009: We got a puppy!! "Jet" is a 5.5 month old puppy who was rescued by the Furry Friends Rescue. They think that he is a "Feist" which is a AKC breed, Southern squirrel hunting dog. He is adorable! He is actually about the same size as our cats!

September 2009: Katie's second grade class went to the Waterloo Historical Farm and Dewey School for a field trip. The kids were encouraged to dress is "period" dress and the volunteers had the the kids perform chores! Katie had to carry water using the yoke.

September 2009: Outi and friends getting ready to take off for the Homecoming Dance! Outi tells me that she is really enjoying Dexter High School and seems to be making lots of friends!

Grossman 50th Wedding Anniversary

September 2009: We celebrated Brian's parents (Ellen and Barry Grossman) 50th wedding anniversary at the Ann Arbor Country Club. Ellen and Barry did not want a party, so we surprised them by getting some of their longtime friends together and conning Ellen and Bary into coming to the Club with us for dinner! A huge success!