Project Doll House

Lila got a doll house kit last Christmas, but we delayed the project until after the move. I had fun working on the project with my daughter.

First Day of !st Grade

John was very brave and friendly on his first day of school. His teacher is Ms. Matthews, who has over 30 years of teaching experience. She is very motherly and gives good hugs.

After just two days, he was ready to ditch the uniform and wear his favorite clothes again. Yea, we understand. He also misses his old school and his friends in San Antonio. Changes are hard. He misses being at home with Mom and Lila and all his favorite toys.

There are 22 other kids in his class. They have class from 7:45 to 3:15.
You'll be great, John! Go Parker Pelicans!

Visitors

Among our first visitors to Galveston were the Loveridge family, and later, Karen and her family, both from San Antonio. Here are some pictures.

As a final fling before school started, Karen, Cenia, and Isaiah came down to see us and play in Galveston. We played and swam at the beach, went miniature golfing, and visited the Houston Space Center. John, Isaiah, Lila, Cenia


This is the actual Saturn V, refurbished. John is in the lower left corner.
We had so much fun with the Loveridges, too. We had a very full house, and it was a blast! It was nice that Richard was working a self-study rotation so he could be with us.

This is on the ferry.

We spent lots of time on the beach.

...hanging out...

...and swimming in the pool.

We miss you guys. Thanks for visiting!

Galveston, Home on the Island

In front of our apartment. We're in walking distance from the beach!

On the ferry


Playing with Dad. We love to be in the waves. Aren't they adorable?

Residency at UTMB

I have started my Residency in Family Medicine at the University of Texas Medical Branch in Galveston.

Lila's Dance Recital - Part 4

John at 6 years old

 

 

 

 

Lila's Dance Recital - Part 3

With her teacher Ms. Kunz

 

With her best friend Cenia

 

Lila's Dance Recital - Part 2

Lila's Dance Recital - Part 1

Rich's latest and greatest adventures

For all who haven't heard yet, we are moving to Galveston, TX to make a fresh start on my residency. In the mean time both Jennie and I have taken up temporary employment. Jennie is working for Xceligent a commercial real-estate research firm as a field agent. The first thing that came to me was a night watchman job.

On my first night I came across a 5 foot long pit viper rattling its ominous tail and reared up ready to strike me if I crossed its comfort zone. The picture is of the calmed down snake from about 10 feet away behind a stone pillar. John has since named my new friend suaria. I haven't seen him again but I am much more wary coming around corners now.



The other picture here is of my automobile accident which took place on the last day of my being an Air Force Officer. It was just one of those days.

Rich's little brother, "Uncle Walter" playing Soccer fiercely

Popsicles at Great Grandma H's House

 

At Sizzler with Grandpa Donaldson

On our last day in Utah for the holidays (before our 22 hour drive home) Grandpa Donaldson took us out for lunch with Mom and Dad and Emma and Mike. Doesn't he look great. We loved our time with the family, and we miss them terribly.

 

Sledding at the bowl near Grandma Hofhein's house

Racing

 

More racing

 

Cousin David

 

David and Adah, I think, had the most fun of everyone. David probably went down about a hundred times.