The #1 benefit about being back in the U.S. has been spending more quality time with our families -- especially now that there is a cute kid in the mix. And with more time together, we can arrange for fun family photos like the ones here (courtesy of Boyle Jillson Photography). This photo session was a (belated) celebration of Mom & Dad's 40th wedding anniversary!!!

Missy and Bill continue to be happy hanging out in Florida. We enjoyed our visit to see them in February, and they returned the favor twice this year in Chicago!!! But, one of those was for Dylan's birthday, so I guess it's even.