We have wonderful news to share.....

with everyone. Noe, Robert's oldest daughter is expecting this coming spring! The look on her face in the picture to the left tells the story about how happy she and Dan are, not to mention Robert and I.

In the past year, Noe has landed her dream job (Flight Attendant with Northwest,) met her dream man and now - well this is just the beginning of a fairy tale come true!

Congratulations Noe and Dan! We love you!

(Ahem.... please let our new grandbaby know that Tutu Pink and Tutu Kane are very anxious for the special day!)

There's no place like....

home! You are looking at the very building that Chris now lives in! He and his friend Tommy, who goes to school in Chicago, have a two bedroom apartment right here in The Baxter on North Broadway. Robert and I can't wait to visit them (in the warm weather of course!)

This past weekend Chris took a trip over to Indiana, just a few short miles away, and came back loaded with all kinds of goodies from Grandma. Towels, coffee maker, hammer, nails, cleaning supplies..... all essential to beginning his future all on his own. And we can't forget that Aunt Sara let him borrow an air mattress until he can actually get a real bed.

Don't forget to visit Chris at chrislugo.com

Hello????

Last week my cell phone rang. Before I picked it up, I looked at the display which indicated that Mike is calling.

Me, "Hey Mike, how's it going?"
Nathan, "la-la-aughhhhh-da-da..."
Me, "Hey there Nathan, this is Tutu Pink, how are you Darling?"
Nathan, "la-la-da-da- hmm?"

The conversation continued in a very similar manner for about 30 seconds, then silence. I am assuming that Nathan left the room to be with Mike and Angela, chase the dog or something to that effect.

I call back later and speak to Mike who is laughing. He said that when the phone rings that Nathan runs for it, but hasn't quite figured how to answer it yet.

Wonder if Sprint offers the Baby Calling Plan?

In the doghouse at such a young age......

That's where Nathan is! Evidently our young man has great manual dexterity and can open and close the door or the kennel. Nathan is now the lucky little boy with not only one, but two doggies in his house. Chaos, also in the dog house and Havoc, new puppy. What a lucky little boy he is!

Dinner Anyone?

While on his latest quest to the Antique Store to purchase a railroad crossing light I told him I had seen, Robert came across this fantastic piece of early 60's furniture. Check out the RCA Victor stereo console on the back wall. What a find! This must have been the Cadillac of stereos, because it still sounds fantastic!

As you can tell, our dining room is near complete with the hutch and Formica table. The record stands are also authentic, complete with albums from the Beatles, Rolling Stones and many others.

So if you're ever in Hotlanta - stop by for dinner and take a step back in time with us.

Hittin' it outta the park in.....

Chicago! That's what Chris is doing as of late.

Within the last week Chris has officially moved to Chicago, interviewed and accepted a position with IBM and also secured an apartment - all this while also visiting relatives and friends in the area. Whew! I'm tired just writing about it.

The funny thing about Chris moving to Chicago is that even though it's not where he grew up, it's like going home. Both sides of the family are based in Hammond, Indiana - right outside of Chicago, so he'll never be alone on holidays. I think the only bittersweet part of this is Mike, Angela and Nathan living in Florida. Nathan is growing up so quick and both Chris and Robert & I are missing out on some really fun times with him.

A job with IBM?! That's a wonderful entry on anyone's resume. Chris will spend the next few months in training and three of those weeks are here in Atlanta.

The apartment sounds wonderful too. He and a friend will be sharing a two bedroom apartment on N. Broadway, four blocks away from Wrigley field. Hardwood floors, fireplace and lots of closet space make this one a real deal. I can't wait to see pictures, how about you?