Dick and Carolyn's 45th Anniversary

Last night Julianna, Lee, Matt, Gina and I had a suprise dinner for my mom and dad to celebrate their 45th anniversary. They were married on April 15, 1962.

When we set this up a few weeks ago and asked my mom and dad if they would like to come with Gina and me to dinner, my dad pulled me quietly aside to tell me he was flying Julianna and Lee out to suprise my mom. I am sure Annie will post some photos from Suprise #1. Above is a photo of suprise #2 that Joe Tilton sent me. I brought my camera but didn't remember to take any photos (I spent most of the time dancing with Madeline, Amelia and Andrew). I am sure some others will share some in few days.

Tom, Jenny, Andrew, Pat, Paula, and Nancy joined friends of my mom and dad's for a dinner to celebrate our italian heritage. Good fun was had by all. Thanks for joining us.

Eastertide at Game Creek

Emily here, the resident West-to-East transplant...

Although late, here are some photos I took at Jennifer's house with the whole Kemp clan there this past Easter -- which of course included ham sauce, orange rolls, and lively debate (quelle surprise!).

Jacqui Kemp -- now at American University studying International Studies -- joined as well, tasting her first grits (verdict: delicious!) and we met a now-older Colleen, and new baby Thomas (Tom Tom) who appears slightly blurred during his brief foray down to the kitchen.

Therefore, I present -- with apologies that there are not that many, and some are blurred -- except some lovely close ups, thanks to Clare et al. of Jacqui Kemp, Clare Nolan, Colleen Nolan (avec marshmellows), Caitlin Nolan, and Merrill Andrews.

Also, Jimmy & Jonah are planning to come visit at Mount Vernon -- pictures, I'm sure, will follow :)