Finally college

Roaches one and all,
I just thought that I would let you know that Jack Chambers and I have successfully begun a new chapter in our lives. Earlier this week both of us began classes here at Gonzaga University. Everyone kind of half jokingly (or seriously) seemed to be wondering what I would be doing after my year off, so it is with great excitement and academic focus that I post this. I was really nervous about going back to school last week, but when I arrived last Friday and aunt Mimi and judge Jerryyyy hit the road I realized just how ready I am, I've been gone and almost on my own for a year. It was a great feeling to walk into the bookstore, the registrar's office, the meetings and be able to do what was required without the assistance of anyone (so many parents waited hand and foot on their clueless kids). It was a particularly neat (as grandma would say) experience to write my first tuition check purely with my own money (next year that may not happen). So you may wonder why I am even posting this. Well first because everyone is always complaining about the lack of blog use. But second because I thought that you should be aware that yes, Wim did go to college, and it's even a Catholic one. And finally third: you younger cousins, I'd actually encourage you to take a well-planned and mapped out year off before college if you don't feel ready (or just don't want to go straight away). Some of my experiences were better education than school can offer (plus it doesn't hurt to start school with 20 some G's in the bank). Love you ALL, I'm off to Religion 120.
Keep me in your prayers; you're in mine,
wim

October Wedding!!!

Hey family! I finally got a gmail account in case anyone is interested. It is cerner15@gmail.com . I wanted to share a little bit about this last weekend. My parents flew to Maine to meet my in laws. Brian and I met them in Boston and then we drove for two hours to Kennebunkport Maine. Brian's family has two beach houses on Goose Rocks Beach. We stayed with his parents, grandmother, aunt and uncles, as well as a few cousins. It was great! We even had time to see Uncle Brud, Aunt Glenna, Kelly, Kevin and their families. So now we are more excited for the wedding. I can't wait to see you all in October. Here are a few pics from the weekend. Enjoy....................

I'm back!

Thanks for getting me here, Boo. I've missed this thing.

They didn't make it easy to convert to the new version when they upgraded a few months ago.

Dan

Hanford History

All,

Not necessarily a family oriented blog, but since most of you folks are from the Tri-City area, this program may be of interest.

Enjoy,

In May, a crew from Atlantic Productions was on the Hanford Site producing a segment of the History Channel’s "Lost Worlds" program. The crew visited the old Hanford town site, B Reactor, T Plant and other locations on the Hanford Site.
The Hanford segment is being aired this Wednesday evening as part of the series called "Secret A-Bomb Factories." Check the time of the program in the History Channel listings for your particular cable/satellite carrier.
The program is expected to include coverage of Hanford’s role in producing plutonium for the World War II Manhattan Project and the subsequent Cold War nuclear arms race. The following description for Wednesday’s program is posted on the History Channel web site.
The end of the World War II heralded The Cold War--a war of paranoia and potential nuclear catastrophe. In the wreckages of missile sites, secret cities and crumbling nuclear facilities, we'll search for clues to understand how this "war" was played out and the secret structures that were constructed to arm the nation against attack. From fifteen-meter concrete walls to airtight steel doors and massive nuclear production plants, this episode reveals the awesome engineering that took place across America.

The Three Best Pics I've Got (subtitle: OTIS)

Lucia's Baptism

What a great celebration! We had Iowa representation from the Schneiders, Irish representation at The Kell's, and Triple-A cuteness representation from Lucia. See for yourself!

SOME CHOICE FAMILY REUNION PHOTOS

Thought we'd try to get the party started again by posting some Sullivan Family Reunion photos.
Feel free to post yours too so we can see how much fun everyone had!!!!!!