Black & Whites

I felt like putting some pics in B&W for a change.

This is Bryan and Norah Tuesday morning before his MS thesis defense. He passed by the way. You'd think he'd be able to relax a bit after that but it was right back to work on the next project. He is building a laser right now as I post this. His research seems to vacillate between two extremes. He is either bored out of his mind with a stagnant project or incredibly busy with one that is finally coming together. Maybe he'll have to post later about this cool Sci Fi laser he is making with his buddy Victor.

The latest of Lincoln and Norah moments:

Lincoln had a graham cracker

that Norah decided to share with him

and then Lincoln decided he needed a little more personal space

Norah's First Valentine's Day

Norah is the first and only grandbaby on Bryan's side of the family and it really shows around holidays. Here she is with a cuddly new blankie and toy from Mimi:

Of course before she could play with her new toy Norah had to remove her bow. I think this might be the end of her hair bows for a while.

The puppy passed a thorough inspection . . .
received some smiles . . .
and was wildly shaken much to the glee of his owner
A Tale of Two Fluffys:

Norah has grown quite attached to her cribmate Fluffy - so attached that we started to worry what would happen when Fluffy was completely worn out. It has only been eight months and he (yes, it is a "he") has already endured extensive chewing and snot absorption. I set out to purchase a back up but couldn't find him anywhere online. I finally called the company (Anico) and asked them for help but it turns out Fluffy is only sold by the case to flower shops and grocery stores. Fortunately Anico, had old school customer service and after trying to find a retailer still carrying the product they arranged for a floor sample to be sent. Isn't that first class? Thank you Kim at Anico!!! We plan to rotate the two pink pups to increase their longevity. This picture doesn't do justice to the contrast in fluffyness. Trust me -- it is a big difference!

Happy Valentine's Day!!