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Labor Day weekend brought Jose and me to Sheboygan, Wisconsin for a big family reunion in celebration of my sister's second baby, Bree. Her son Ian also grew up so much, both literally and figuratively. He has two loves: music and water (of course this makes me think of synchronized swimming, but I don't think we have to worry about career choices just yet). It seemed as if Ian's clothes were perpetually wet from alternately commandeering bottled waters and immersing himself in the dog bowl. He'd also run around the house starting every musical toy within reach. He'd sway to the disharmony of ten clashing nursery rhymes and sing along to his composition with a series of little "dee dee dee"s.


20060903 | Sheboygan, WI | Ian and Dog Bowl
(c) JS. Originally uploaded by Three Heavens And Hells.

20060903 | Sheboygan, WI | Jose and Lake Michigan
(c) JS. Originally uploaded by Three Heavens And Hells.

Jose enjoyed the opportunity to see Lake Michigan, and we also had time to spend with my Milwaukee friends. Jay and Dan are doing well (and were generous enough to chauffeur us up to Sheboygan) and Amanda and Anna recently moved into their new house. After a rum drink or two at At Random, we started talking about Anna and Amanda's haunted kitchen. I'm sure their strength as a couple (and heavy remodeling) will quell any temporary discomfort.