Elly and Grant Visit Grandma and Grandpa Johnson in Chicago

Elly and Grant flew to Chicago in September while they were off track to visit their grandparents, aunt and uncle and cousins. They had a BLAST! Grant celebrated his 10th birthday while they were there - and got a new guitar.

Grant's new Fender Guitar!

Cool!!!!

Elly, Grant and Grandma at Shedd Aquarium in Chicago

Life is like a . . .

It's true - and cliched - but true. Who knew I'd be where I am today. From Illinois, to Iowa, back to Illinois, to Nome, to Anchorage, to Florida, and now . . . finally in Colorado.

Elly Hanging With The Cousins in Chicago

Elly with Aunt Sara and her kids at Lincoln Park Zoo

Grant Snowboarding

Here's a video of my son Grant snowboarding at Breckenridge last season. Keep in mind, this was only the second day he had ever been on a board - with no lessons! Not too shabby...