Happy Graduation!

Congratulations to our brother and cousin James, who graduated from The Ohio State University's Dental School in June and became a full-fledged Dentist in July. Some of us have mixed feelings about letting James anywhere near our mouths with a drill, but a wonderful accomplishment none the less.

Happy Retirement!

After many years of prioritizing his life (1) family, (2) work, and (3) golf, Steve has decided to rearrange his priorities to (1) golf, and (2) family, eliminating work altogether. Our Dad, Brother and Uncle Steve retired earlier this month. Congratulations and best wishes for a happy retirement!

Happy Birthday!

June 18 Birthday: 1942 Paul McCartney rocker, Beatles (for Dan)
June 25 Birthday: 1963 Mike Myers Canada, comedian (for Anna)
June 27 events: 1844 Joseph Smith, founder of the Mormons, and his brother Hyrum were lynched by a mob in Carthage, Illinois (for Lindsay, sorry Linds...)
June 28 Birthday: 1966 John Cusack actor (For Stacie - we all know how much you love John Cusack :)
July 5 Event: 1989 Rod Stewart hits his head while on stage & knocks himself out (For Leslie)
July 12 birthday: 1937 Bill Cosby (for Steve H.)
July 15 birthday: 1973 Brian Austin Green N Hollywood Cal, actor (David-Beverly Hills 90210) (for Mitch - do you even know what Beverly Hills 90210 is? :)
July 19 birthday: 1954 Kathleen Turner actress (Romancing the Stone, Jewel of Nile) (for Scott S.)
July 21 birthday: 1952 Robin Williams (for Leeann)

Trayden James Hillstrom

James & Kristina have lots of cute pictures of little Tray on their blog. What a lady killer already!

New Baby Craythorne

Mike and LeeAnn had their little baby girl yesterday afternoon just before 5:00 p.m. LeeAnn had a smooth delivery without any complications. We are all greatful for that. Here is the little hottie. She is adorable!

Happy Birthday Scott

Birthdays: 1907 Lord Laurence Olivier actor, 1970 Naomi Campbell model
Events: 1906 Wright Brothers patent an aeroplane, 1930 Ruth hits 3 consecutive homeruns, 1933 Loch Ness Monster is 1st reportedly sighted by John Mackay, 1956 "Bob Hope Show" last airs on NBC-TV, 1961 1st revolving restaurant (Top Of The Space Needle in Seattle), opens, 1990 Microsoft releases Windows 3.0, 1992 Johnny Carson's final appearance as host of the Tonight Show

View from 85th floor restaurant of the Taipei 101 tower. A very nice member took us there for lunch.

A fantastic shoreline view from a mountain town above Keelong.









"The Queens head " rock formation at a Goblin Valley like area along the Taiwan coast.









May 25, 2008
The Chang Kia Chek Memorial