Some Summer Pictures

Simon sees mealtime as an opportunity to put on war paint.

He enjoys hugs from Grandmommy.

Simon isn't walking yet- but we have a feeling he will be soon!

Simon is sporting a wonderful stroller tan: bronze legs and a very white face.
The true signs of a life of leisure.

Sometimes Simon prefers bath time in the sink.

Simon really likes spending time with dad...

and mommy...

and especially cousin Patrick!

Our baby's not a baby anymore...

Pat turned one on Saturday.... the big 01.... the uno... He had a full day. He woke up to a lawn mower....and a puppy (cake) and enjoyed his company and frosting. The first year flew by as every parent said it would. We are so proud of our little guy.

He is looking good!!!

All,

James with his M-1 Garand during his 7-20-07 parade....note the
smile(suppressed!!!)

Dad

Happy Birthday DAD!!!!!!!!!!!

We love you.

You are "Super Granddad," too!

And so it begins....!

Pat's thoughts: "Sweet! Clementine likes my toys. I am so in. Maybe if I pat her on the head one more time she will go out on a date with me."

Clementine's thoughts: "If he pulls my hair one more time I am crawling home!"

My Favorite Thing To Do

I love being in Pop's office and digging into his bookshelves. I pull off everything I can and then sit for a while soaking in the knowledge. When I grow up, I hope to be smart like my Pop.

Post-Gettysburg

Part of an interesting correspondence about 144 years ago:

WASHINGTON, D.C., July 7, 1863.

Major-General MEADE,
Army of the Potomac:

I have received from the President the following note, which I respectfully communicate:

Major-General HALLECK:

We have certain information that Vicksburg surrendered to General Grant on the 4th of July. Now, if General Meade can complete his work, so gloriously prosecuted thus far, by the literal or substantial destruction of Lee's army, the rebellion will be over.

Yours, truly,
A. LINCOLN.

H. W. HALLECK,
General-in-Chief.


*The Correspondence*

An articullo bravo on a dessertto magnifico!

I thought it was interesting.

"...Iannaccone's story is simple. He trained as a pastry chef in the southern city of Avellino, then migrated to Milan to find work at the age of 12. In 1969 he married his wife, Bruna, and opened a restaurant also called Piedigrotta in Treviso, where he cooked up a dessert based on the "everyday flavors of the region": strong coffee, creamy mascarpone, eggs, Marsala and ladyfinger cookies. He says it took him two years to perfect the recipe, which was originally served as an elegant, freestanding cake..."

*The Article*

*The Recipie*