Henry loves A

Henry loves A, originally uploaded by THOS.

Friends. Ethan and Kelly's new black Lab puppy came for his first visit.

Henry on A

Henry on A, originally uploaded by THOS.

He decided to make friends with A.

Henry

Henry, originally uploaded by THOS.

After swimming Henry is too tired to climb out.

It's ours!

It's ours!, originally uploaded by THOS.

They got together to swim the ball to the side of the pool.

Henry & Ike

Henry & Ike, originally uploaded by THOS.

Ike stayed close by his new buddy.

It's mine!

It's mine!, originally uploaded by THOS.

Henry and Ike contest over what is left of a ball.

Henry swims

Henry swims, originally uploaded by THOS.

His first time in the pool Henry plunged in and swam to the bank.

Engagement party

Engagement party, originally uploaded by THOS.

We threw an engagement dinner for Kelly and Ethan at the Club. The sweethearts seem so much in love!

Beautiful entry

Beautiful entry, originally uploaded by THOS.

On our way to the bus we passed by this beautiful apartment building.

Leaving the Majestic Hotel

Leaving the Majestic Hotel, originally uploaded by THOS.

To the bus stop and train to the airport for our flight back to hot Austin. It was a lovely weekend.

Tree-man

Tree-man, originally uploaded by THOS.

The sad Old Man in the Tree just outside our hotel. This one's for you, Warren!

A congratulates the stars

A congratulates the stars, originally uploaded by THOS.

Jake recieves plaudits from his aunt, while co-star Shawn Pfautsch hears about the connection with his grandfather, Lloyd.

Chicago at Sunset

Chicago at Sunset, originally uploaded by THOS.

During intermission I took a shot of 'Moon over Chicago.' The weather there was wonderfully cool and clear for early June.

A&T Chicago Skyline

A&T Chicago Skyline, originally uploaded by THOS.

A&T before the play staring Jake.

Family on Lake Michigan

Family on Lake Michigan, originally uploaded by THOS.

Before the performance of The Curse of the Crying Heart in the Theater on the Lake we posed for a family picture. Yes, there are some 'additional' family members hanging around.

Relaxing in Park

Relaxing in Park, originally uploaded by THOS.

J&A and RA enjoyed the time together in the park.

Pooped in Millenium park

Pooped in the park, originally uploaded by THOS.

After miles on foot T & B found a shady spot under a tree for a bro-sis nap.

Sprite and Segway

Sprite and Segway, originally uploaded by THOS.

A human statue sprinkeled pixie dust on passers by while a woman on a Segway made her way through the crowds. All the security personnel in the parks rode these vehicles.

Flying buttresses

Flying buttresses, originally uploaded by THOS.

Modeled after European Gothic Churches.

Chicago from Lake Michigan

Chicago from Lake Michigan, originally uploaded by THOS.

The marina and skyline from Lake Michigan.

Museum

Museum, originally uploaded by THOS.

The Chicago Museum of Science and Industry has a T-Rex on display named Sue.

Chicago Skyline

Chicago Skyline, originally uploaded by THOS.

Looking back as we cleared the locks.

Navy Pier

Navy Pier, originally uploaded by THOS.

The amusement park on the pier including the swings that A loves so much.

Ducks

Ducks, originally uploaded by THOS.

Momma and four babies followed our boat, eagerly eating the bits of muffin I tossed their way.

Navy boat

Navy boat, originally uploaded by THOS.

We were joined by a navy training ship going out on the lake.

Locks

Locks, originally uploaded by THOS.

We took a sight seeing boat for a historical tour on the Chicago Canal and through these locks out on Lake Michigan.

Big John

Big John, originally uploaded by THOS.

The John Hancock Building with its head in the clouds.

'Statue' Warren

'Statue' Warren, originally uploaded by THOS.

Shy Warren tried to blend in with the local statuary on the Chicago River.

Johnsons leave hotel

Johnsons leave hotel, originally uploaded by THOS.

Warren and Susan joined the family for a long weekend in Chicago to see two of Jake's plays. He wrote one (Dave DaVinci Saves the Universe) and starred in the other (The Curse of the Crying Heart). We spent most of our time walking about downtown.

A and favorite cat Angel

A and favorite cat Angel, originally uploaded by THOS.

Not to be left out, Angel followed us all the way across the meadow and through the woods to the creek.

Happy Family in Creek

Happy Family in Creek, originally uploaded by THOS.

Kelly joined us on her lunch break for some together time with her guys.

Ethan and Buddy Ike

Ethan and Buddy Ike, originally uploaded by THOS.

Ethan loves his buddy Ike. I think the feeling is mutual. They romped in the creek for over an hour.

Dinner at the Medici Room

Dinner at the Medici Room, originally uploaded by THOS.

After a hard day's work Lorn and Etha treat the crew to a feast in the Medici Room at Edgemere.

Lorn plays with A

Lorn plays with A, originally uploaded by THOS.

Lorn plays the descant to "My Love for You" , Etha and Lorn's special song.

Selecting china

Selecting china, originally uploaded by THOS.

Etha supervises the distribution of China at Mel's house. The three sibs came away with some true treasures.

Etha on horse

Etha on horse, originally uploaded by THOS.

While waiting for our table at a Tex-Mex restaurant Etha thought she'd demonstrate her horsemanship, much to the delight of our family.

A in doorway

A in doorway, originally uploaded by THOS.

We spent two weekends in May in Dallas packing up the house so it can be shown for sale.

Lorn swings A

Lorn swings A, originally uploaded by THOS.

Lorn tries out the new iPod and Bose headphones. The jazz turned him into a dancin' dude.