Our baby snow leopard is ready to see this world for the first time......
And we get to see his beautiful blue eyes!!

This is Jessica Kottcamp--excited mother-to-be........
And this is her step-mother, Cynthia--who is one of the hostesses for a wonderful shower for the soon-to-be-arriving baby boy!
Aunt Alice arrives....How do you wrap a gift for a precious new baby boy? In a bag decorated with dogs sitting around a table smoking and playing cards! Hmmm how many cardinal sins can one bag depict?

These cuties greeted guests at the door...
And gracious friends like Bobbie.....
She's sooo cute.....
That her cousin just HAD to hold her on her lap!
This is John's sister....

All the guests are enjoying the lovely patio....
Cynthia and co-hostess Lori pose with some of their guests....
Menders approves of the punch....
The other gracious hostess--Miss Angie!

ALICE LISTENS! This is a rare and significant photo!

Cynthia is pretty good with this baby holding stuff.....
OOps, repeat!--but this quiet talking did go on for quite a long period of time....
This is a beauty!
OOps repeat!--but this posing also did go on for a good period of time....

Feedle Dee and Feedle Dum......

Sisi looking quite sharp....
Femme pensive.....
Do you just want to hug these two?
The soon-to-be new parents invite the guests to partake of the eats....
It was a delicious spread....

And the "cake" in the center was really a clever concoction of baby gifts....
Dig in, ladies.........
Everything was delicious.....
Then it's time to open presents--with some VERY INTERESTED helpers.....
And a good time was had by all!!!

We're excited about a party at Maureen & Elliott's home on a warm summer evening....
The guest of honor--Tom Fitzgerald, visiting from the East coast....
Another CSF alum, Bobby McLaughlin--seemingly recuperated from recent surgery, Good to see you doing so well....

My former boss--Art Michael...
A pensive Juanita....
And her other half--Marty...
A beaming Rita--who is undaunted in her battle fighting cancer--she, as always, is an inspiration to all!
A very animated conversation....

The gentlemen get into some male bonding....
The "Boss of all Bosses".....
A convivial group....
Peg and our newly elected District Attorney, Spence--she has no opposition in the general election.....
And a good time was had by all!! Thanks to our hosts, the Greggs! (far right)

Click on image to enlarge the calendar photo for August 2008.
Click on image to enlarge the calendar dates for August 2008.

A pinch and a punch for the first of the month from Danny who has a birthday in August.....

This is the newest addition to the Rio Grande Zoo--Dwight's favorite animal--a baby snow leopard!
Pattie is helping out in raising the baby as his mother doesn't seem ready to do so...
And Zookeeper Kelley is adding her expert touch....
And seeing to it that the baby is getting his nourishment.....
Welcome to the world beautiful baby!!!