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We rushed to Chicago to see our first nephew and godson.

Jen is always ready to help out the new moms in our family.

The nursery is ready for a baby to come home. (the date on camera is wrong, this was taken 10/2008)

We love entertaining by the pool, this was taken at a family gathering.

Windblown but happy at Edinburgh Castle, Scotland, on our favorite vacation.

Jen was excited to film an appearance on "The Oprah Winfrey Show", Harpo Studios, Chicago. Cousin Shellee came as Jen's guest.

Mike holds our dog Spot, wearing his life-jacket, in our swimming pool at home, 2008.

We love our swing, and so do the dogs!

Mike and niece Haley play Wii during the Christmas Holidays at his brother's house in the Chicago area.

Mike shows niece Morgan how to bowl a strike- Summer 2008.

We love to see comedians- here we are at a Kathy Griffin show.

Jen with good friend Amber in Alaska. We try to visit every year.

Mike and our nephew, and the ever-present Cubs shirt!

Mike was thrilled when Jen started to enjoy baseball. He snapped this at the Cubs/Astros game in Houston- his team against hers!

Mike is weighted down by cameras while visiting the Mayan ruins of Tulum. Check out that water!

A wonderful anniversary trip to Maui. We take a big trip every spring to celebrate our anniversary.

Caught by a photographer at a show during Mike's annual convention in Las Vegas.

Every November Jen celebrates her birthday in Chicago with her Auntie Jan, Shellee and Morgan.

Jen holds goddaughter Meredith who is wearing the baptismal gown that Jen and all the girls in her family wore. It was hand sewn by Jen's Great-Grandmother and is a cherished heirloom.

Jen had only a few days to find a formal dress for her trip to the Tony Awards at Radio City Music Hall in NYC with pal Christin. As a theater lover and former actress, it was one of the highlights of her life.

Jen and niece Morgan in NYC seeing their favorite musical, "Wicked".

Jen's love of books passed on to her nieces. She collects books from all over the world.

Our backyard looks amazingly different in the winter, but still beautiful. This is one view from our deck.