Update

Julie and Terri just found out that they're going to be parents! Terri's due date is January 3 and the excitement is already building! Terri is heading back to London to finish her year of study there and then will be back in Tucson for a bit before heading to Greece to oversee the dig site there.

John and Vickie came to Tucson for a wedding of a friend's daughter. We all got together for a taste of BBQ at India's (part of Erick's Hawg Roast) and lots of family time. Even Em and John were there, so it was a big family bash.

Ryn, Jora, and Tai have a new baby brother! His name is Raefe and I was lucky enough to grab some photos while visiting Jeff and Robin's new house last week. Raefe is already a month old and boy, is he cute! The whole family is excited about the new baby and the new house and all that comes with it!

Whew! Busy, Busy, Busy!

As you saw in the Picassa albums, we had a fast and furious time with O and Nini! Got to the Desert Museum and Karchner Caverns, the Saguaro National Monument for "Moonrise over the Mountains", San Xavier Mission where the cacti were blooming, and up to A Mountain for a workout climbing the A (for the girls -- we watched). Erick took time to show us his work area and we watched some launches and landings; the plane wash wasn't open by the time we finished that. He took both Coverts on rides on the Spyder; O couldn't get enough! And I have to tell you, there is some serious musical talent in this family! We couldn't decide between calling the band "The Biverts" or "The Colangs" but regardless what you call them, they were a hit! Only got kicked off the stage once or twice, which is really saying something. I think they have retirement skills there!

Nini and O tasted some local flavor at Mi Nidito and El Sur in Tucson and at the Horseshoe Cafe in Benson where the two geologists who discovered Karchner Caverns used to go after exploring the cavern. Made Tres Leches cake for the first time ever, and boy was it yummy! O is a great help in the kitchen. Dined on fish tacos and steaks and BBQ and pork steaks and chicken seasoned with Pearl Street Plan Seasoning!

Wow, what a trip! We hope they'll come back soon. Better start resting up now!