oh, and the gnome has been named...

...gulliver.

mike's dad christened him thus.

thanks bob!

and thanks for the delicious la casa. it was so great seeing you and mary. we promise to be back soon to visit.

love, anne

shots from palmyra

more shots from the middle of nowhere

I've got some crazy pictures from last night, but they're still on my camera. Until I get home, these will have to do.

The Good Life

As many of you know, I am in Nebraska. My brother, Eric, passed away Friday from a long, painful bout with cancer. His funeral was yesterday, and it was beautiful (if a little heavy on the Jesus). His kids are so amazingly strong, and each gave an incredible eulogy. My brother, Rob made a video about Eric's life which got everyone weeping. It was so sad and beautiful at the same time.

Anyway, I am still here for a couple of days. I am at my mom's house "the farm", and Kirsten is driving me into Omaha this afternoon. Anyway. I've brought a little friend with me, and he'll show you all the wonderous sights we've been taking in.

I haven't named him, but he almost fell off the bridge over the Little Nemaha (must be the Portlander in him). Anyway, he's fine and so far no dogs have gnawed his face off.