Field Trip 2

I ventured across to the other side of Dallas to spend some time with my extended family--those known as "The Texas Liechty's." Emil and Lorne had invited me to celebrate their mother, Jean's, 80th birthday with them. While I was at Emil's somewhat palatial estate, I chatted with several relations (my favortie conversation was with Zack, who had little nicknames for each member of his family: "Bear," "Porky" and "Tootsie"--his sons and wife, respectively). Since I knew some of you might enjoy seeing "the fam" I snapped pictures with as many as I could. When I got home, I realized I didn't get shots of Jean or Emil and Sherri. Oh well...maybe next time.

Me with 2 of Emil's sons: Spencer (left) and Skyler (right)...and a Puma
Spencer again, and Zack, the child of...
Mary and (oh yes, it is! the legendary) Jim Siverude (is that how you spell it?)
While he did not call me "Hon" at any point, Jim did manage to pat me on the stomach/side during the 20 seconds we conversed. Awesome.

Me and Jeff (son of John; all the others pictured were Paul &Jean's kids/grandkids).
I also failed to get a picture with Gina (Jeff's sister) and Larry. I was distracted as I talked to Jeff, because he really looks a lot like my cousin Nate.


Me and Steve

Me, Lorne & Mary

(I also met some of their kids, Sarah and Harlan, but didn't get pictures with them. As you can see from Jeff and Lorne--and believe it or not, Emil had one too--I apparently did not get the Hawaiian shirt memo.)

Me, Marlin & Amy

(Again...failed to get pictures of their kids, Jordan, Michael and Grace)

So that was my trip. In all actuality, it was an enjoyable way to spend a Saturday evening.