The Cats

There are two members of the family that you haven't been introduced to. Katze and Kringle. Katze is German for "Cat". We brought Kringle home around Christmas time. They pretty much do what they want around here.

Katze Kringle

They play together pretty well when they're in the mood. Kringle is a Tomcat and weights about 18 lbs. Katze is a female and weighs about half that. She can "hold her own" when she needs to.

Below to the left is one of my favorite pictures of the two of them. Katze had been here for awhile, Kringle was the new "Stranger". Kringle was pretty little, but in no way intimidated by Katze.

Above to the right is the two of them today. They're "pals" at times. Here they are watching birds out the window.

Murphy Family Day at John & Ginger's

We had our annual "Murphy" holiday get together at John & Ginger's. Ginger prepared a delicious turkey and everyone else brought pot luck. Had too much to eat and everyone had a great time. Here are a few pictures ........

Annual Christmas Walk

Princeton held their annual Christmas walk last weekend. Most of the shops are open on Sunday to kick off the holiday shopping season. Many businesses have cookies and punch. It's a tradition that Dad and the three daughters "do the walk". Helen usually has to work. Such was the case this year.

On the left is a picture of the four of us taken at Citizens Bank where Beth works. Pretty good looking bunch, huh? Center is Sarah and Justin posing at the bank entry...

Above right,.....Me, goofing around, trying to impress the daughters. (Didn't work)

Thanksgiving at Jay & Karen's

We spent Thanksgiving day with Jay, (Helen's brother), and Karen in Buffalo Grove. Karen prepared a fantastic meal as she always does. The pictures below are of Jay, Karen, and their three daughters,....Jana, Krista, and Kara. Also guests for dinner were Kara's fiance, Joe, along with his parents, Joe Sr. and Susan.