Gabriel is enjoying time off from his normally packed schedule. A much needed R & R! Thanks to the hot weather our raspberry bush has gone hog wild! Margaret's flowers are so colorful, a veritable riot of nature's palette. Tara is getting her driver's permit this summer, while Kailey is getting ready for another year of Improv classes at Second City. The summer also marks Gabriel's 59th birthday and 16 years of wedded bliss.

Spring is here as the green fuse drives through the earth reminding us it's time to garden again. Gabriel will be found with dirt under his fingernails and Margaret will be planting the perennials by his side. Tara (15) will be gearing up for her trip to Japan as a People To People good will ambassador. Kailey (12) will be attending Coach Doug Bruno's basketball camp. The bikes wil be gotten out of storage, as will the picnic gear. Enjoy nature everyone!