We have some days to replay, so bear with me while I try my best to recount them.
Since our last edition of the blog, Nathaniel came down with a sinus infection and so did Daddy. It wasn't fun and had us down for over a week. We were healthy just in time to fly to Michigan for our 12 day visit con familia Premo. The trip was extended an extra two days because of the near miss tropical storm A. We had a great time with Grandma and Grandpa and did many things, like go to the zoo, play miniature golf (with cousin Dominic) and visit all of the relatives we could.

The first Sunday we were in Saginaw, everyone gathered for Mikkel's birthday and to visit. Here are all of the cousins together as best we could manage.

Then we had cake and Aunt Julie offered to help Nat with his. Everyone within 5 feet of them had cake somewhere on them. Lots of fun.


Keaton was exhausted by 2 and the girls were really quiet playing near him. It was a joy seeing such well manered and beautiful nieces. They will be very special as they grow older.








Why yes, that is Albert Premo fishing from the banks of the South Branch of the mighty AuSable River. Next year we'll have waders for him and better weather for the trip to the cabin on Fief Lake. First time Dad and I had been fishing together since I was probably 12. Fishing was O.K., not much caught, but the area is very beautiful and the wild Irises were in bloom.







Nathaniel loved playing in his Grandparent's backyard. Running, falling and rolling all around the yard, but his most favorite of all was the red Radio Flyer wagon.






We had a brief visit from Aunt Lisa. Nat loves a good book before bed and the company of family. It was great to see Lisa, no matter how brief. We'll just miss them in August.



Nathaniel is now learning how to eat with a fork. Yep, the mess is on. He really enjoys utensils, but has a habit of throwing them across the table or dining room.





Kathleen was working some amazing hours the past two months. She has certainly proved herself worthy to be General Counsel for a growing company like JSA. She has received many positive comments about her work and demeanor. This comes as no surprise to Nat and me, we knew she just needed the venue to perform. She is an excellent addition to JSA and will be an asset in the future of the company. Even with her crazy hours and two trips to Las Vegas in one month, we had a brief family trip to Sanibel over the 4th of July weekend, but was cut short because Nat had croup. Unfortunately, red tide was getting very thick on the south beach, but was not present on Bowman's Beach. Let's hope it clears up and goes away.

Here is a great side by side comparison of our house 2003 on the left and 2006 on the right. A lot of sweat and money can brighten up a house.



Be well,
Michael, Kathleen and Nathaniel