Visiting Z's in Virginia

During our visit to Virginia we were happy to see that Rachel is in such a nice situation. She has a good apartment to come home to and a great roommate. She was in the training phase of her job and Steve offered tips on how to keep things in perspective. We wish her happiness and hope she'll embrace the new world around her, and share it by blog. Here she is arranging some birthday flowers.





Ie Li cooked one of her delicious dinners after church on Sunday. She made pot roast and mashed potatoes taste like a gourmet menu. The next night we had an east-coast experience at Legal Seafoods. It has grown up a lot in the 30 years since we enjoyed the first one in Cambridge MA. It had picnic tables and paper cloths back then.




Grandpa and I had a fun afternoon with Mei Li and Stephen. We all went to see UP! It was a cute movie that opened with a tender story of a love to last a lifetime. Mei Li gave us a preview of her dreamy fairy costume that Ie Lie made for Halloween. Stephen just wanted to know "Why?" He will be a rosy cheeked farmer.

Boston HBL with Zack and 30th Reunion

The first stop on our eastern tour was to see Zack in Boston. We were sorry that we just missed Ana and Jack. They went to San Diego to be with Dani, Sean and Jack's new cousin!

Zack came with us on a tour of the Harvard Campus. Here we are in front of the John Harvard statue.



John's 30th Reunion was worth attending. Though he only knew a few people personally, he had a lot in common with all of them. Here he is sitting 3rd row up for the class photo.



We stayed in Zack's apartment at Soldiers Field. He was a perfect host. We enjoyed going out to dinner at "No Name Restaurant," a favorite from 30 years ago. We also attended one of his class lectures. As we saw him with his section we could see the contribution he makes to the group.

Family Fun

Celebrating Christine's birthday on Sept 7 gave us one of the first occasions to break in the house for family parties.



We have a lot more moving in to do, but we are off to a good start.


Happy Birthday Christine - 22!



What would a Halloween be without Grandpa carving Jack-o-lanterns!