B Because of his advanced age--MOKO was one of the oldest gorillas in the country, his passing was mentioned on the evening news--a distinction few of us will have! 

THE OHIO TRIP--DAY ONE
Mainly travel

Giano charms yet another female! After arriving at our house in the wee hours of the morning to drive us to the airport, Giano tries to get a little sleep under this blanket. Solange could not stand being separated from him... 

Hello, Columbus! After a long day of travel, we arrive safe and sound at our hotel--this is the view of the Ohio Statehouse out our window. 

Checking out our room. It was so big that I had to wear my glasses in bed to see the TV because it was so far away... 

The Plaza Restaurant in our own hotel 

We're ready for what turned out to be a delicious gourmet dinner... 

The view out the restaurant window of older buildings surrounding the Hotel 

A toast with Steve to a successful trip!

Goodnight Columbus! 

IT'S OCTOBER!!
Let the Autumn begin...
(Click on the SEPTEMBER 2006 link on the right-hand side of this page to see all the photos of last month)

A pinch and a punch for the first of the month from Chace! (Chase) 

A SUNDAY AFTERNOON VISIT BY THE KIDS
Most photos by Makenna and Chace (Chase)

The crew lines up to watching the goings on at the tire swing... 

Let the swinging commence.... 

He twists steel with his bare hands... 

You're in the Army (er...Air Force) now... 

Looking up at Mommie...... 

Sibling Rivalry 

Our introduction to Eric... 

Grandpa's turn to push... 

Crista is happy... 

Older brother as guru... 

She flies through the air with the greatest of ease... 

Giano from a shrimp's point of view... 

The boy's first encounter with obsessive love...

Mama takes a well deserved break in the sunshine...