Jim Worked the Chicago Marathon Again
Jim worked the annual Chicago Marathon again this year, and was assigned to the medical team at the finish line. Talk about front row seats! Here are a few pictures of Grant Park and the finish line from before dawn: Check out all of the photos from that day!Continue Reading
Long Time No See!
So, it’s been a long time since we posted here. Jordan is now a graduate of Ohio State University and is living in Columbus. Here are a few pictures from her graduation week in May 2024: Here are some more photos from that weekend. Note that we also have someContinue Reading
2019 Hail Damage
We had a really nasty storm come through today. While we were out at the mall, a microburst that spun off of a tornado (that eventually touched down in Indiana) dumped rain and hail onto the neighborhood. So much rain fell so fast that the street flooded; water was halfContinue Reading
Remembering Kitty Katty At The Holidays
Well, the holiday season is upon us again, and this is the first year with Kitty Katty since we adopted her way back in Lorain County. I always appreciated how the Christmas tree was hers; she’d fight with Griffin to keep him from sleeping under it. Here she is underContinue Reading
Jordan Goes to Homecoming
Nequa Valley’s homecoming dance was last Saturday. Jordan went with a group of her friends, had dinner at the Hibachi restaurant Shinto and held an afterparty at the house. Here is her dress: Here are some shots of her and her friends. Enjoy all of the photos from Homecoming! Continue Reading
We Lost Kitty Katty Today
Our cat Kitty Katty passed away today from acute organ failure due to old age. We adopted her when she and Jordan were both 3, and we called her our Lorain County Buddy. She was with us in three houses, two states, and almost 13 years, and Jordan has grownContinue Reading
Griffin Meets Santa Claus
Jordan took Griffin to meet Santa Claus at PetSmart on Saturday. Griffin could not figure out why he was seeing dogs, birds and fish, but made the best of it! Merry Christmas from Griffin, Kitty Katty, Jordan, Laura and Jim!Continue Reading
Jordan and Jim Have A Downtown Chicago Experience
Jordan and Jim headed downtown to Navy Pier yesterday. We started out at the Naperville train station. We headed down to Navy Pier, where we rode the Centennial Wheel. We were able to take some great photos from up there! We also rode on the Tall Ship Windy, where JordanContinue Reading
Jim Does Knights of Columbus 4th Degree
Jim, Mike Herdmann and Daniel Herdmann all took the 4th Degree of the Knights of Columbus on April 29th. Jim came in from Illinois to Westlake to join with Ohio District One for the ceremony. Mom stood in for Laura and attended the brunch and dinner. This was all whileContinue Reading
Jordan Is Confirmed
Jordan was confirmed at St. Francis of Assisi on Saturday May 20th. John Hinkel was her sponsor, and we had Mom, John, Erin, Katie and Connor in for the big event. Here’s Jordan with Connor, Katie and Mom. Here she is with her buddy Kitty Katty. John and JordanContinue Reading
Michael and Danielle Were Married on Saturday
Michael Herdman and Danielle Sheppard were married on Saturday May 27th at St. James in Lakewood, Ohio. The reception was at the Cuyahoga County Historical Society. The church is a replica of a basilica in Spain, and is a treasure. Here are Kerry and Mike walking down the center aisleContinue Reading
Dad Passed Away
Dad passed away on Sunday. We already miss him. I put up a special page here with a video and a photo gallery. Take some time to enjoy our photo tribute to him.Continue Reading
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