My not-entirely-planned experiment in lengthy spacing between blog posting will, mercifully, be ending.  Thanks to you long-suffering folks who keep pinging and checking for updates, long beyond any reasonable expectation of satisfaction.
To reward you, I’ll point you to new pictures of the kids from this fall, under the usual “Pictures” link.  A teaser is provided for your enjoyment below.
Within the next week, look for a post or two describing one of the most remarkable experiences I’ve had: a week in Israel.
Thanks again for keeping with me.

Some new pictures up in the gallery:

Josh’s birthday–a great time at home, with a magician and fun in the yard.
Vacation! Down to visit Grammy in mid-August, including a trip to the Wheels O’ Time museum (aka: the “car museum”), swimming, a paddleboat ride, and general enjoyment for all.
Various shots of the kids, including a most unforgettable ballet partner for Valli.

Hi all:
It’s been a very long autumn and winter here, with my father’s illness and passing. I appreciate everyone’s continual re-visits here in the hopes of getting the latest/greatest on the family goings-on. I’ll try my best to make up for lost time and keep everyone current going forward.
The short form summary:

As many of you already know, my father passed away in December after being diagnosed in late summer with pancreatic cancer. This has been a rough slog for all of us, but my family and I …

More pix up in the pictures section…these detail my morning drive into the office from my hotel.  View them and understand why US citizens are “strongly discouraged” from piloting their own cars while visiting India…

17 hours in two planes today. I now know what toothpaste feels like after being squeezed out of it’s tube. Routine in every respect, though, which was great.
On the ground around midnight 7/30 local time. Customs went smoothly, luggage took quite awhile (apparently they’re scanning everything coming in.) Hotel ride there just as promised–a quick jaunt and in. I have some pictures of my room up in the Pictures section. Yes, I’m badly lagged and have way too much time on my hands…

Back at last, after a long layoff. We’ve been having a great spring here at Hogberg Manor–outings to the park, Josh’s last day of preschool {sniff!}, plus a visit to Grammy’s house for her birthday and a side jaunt out to Wildlife Prarie Park, where we hung out where the buffalo roam
All the good stuff in the pictures section…take a look!

Pictures of Noah’s special day, at school at home, now up in the Pictures section. More coming next week after the party.

A couple more pix of Valli, with her special birthday chair (which finally arrived this weekend.)  Aunt Kristen paid a visit on Sunday as well, letting Valli and the kids have some together time as well!
Pix here.

The kids and dad, out braving the elements! Check out new pictures. A little teaser below:

Big road trip for the family over Thanksgiving–3 days in a car from Chicago to Jupiter, FL! A long, but relatively stress-free trip, followed by a nice 5 days with “Grandpa Pfef” in the Florida sun. New pictures in the photo gallery, showing fun at the pool, as well as a side trip to the animal sanctuary.