We passed our second month anniversary in the new house and are very happy with the new digs. We've met a few of our neighbors and they are very nice. People out for evening strolls have stopped and introduced themselves and welcomed us to the neighborhood. Ferbie, our neighbor to the east was kind enough to invite us over to watch fire works from his balcony on the 4th. Ryan's having fun playing with Ferbie's 5 year old grandson when he comes to visit.

My mother's mother will graduate tomorrow at the age of 76. Way to go, Grandma! The graduation invitation reads "After 9 years and a million cups of coffee, Leona Clift will receive a bachelor's degree in religious studies."

Congratulations to my cousin David and his wife Sarah on the birth of their first child, Willa. Willa was born on May 3, 2004 at 3:03 p.m. She weighs just a hair over 8 lbs. and measured 20 1/2 inches long.