While going through the archives I came upon this recording of Andrew making a "happy birthday" message for his great-grandma. It's cute! Andrew must've been about 2 1/2 years old when the recording was made.

With all the equipment in grandpa's "closet", it was natural for a growing boy, now two years old, to ask about the microphones. One thing led to another, and grandpa had turned on the recording equipment to capture the conversation that followed. A computerized photo album provided plenty of fuel for the back-and-forth, question-and-answer session recorded here.

Listen to mp3.

Family members have asked me, "Why do you want a family website?" It's a fair question. With plenty of other projects waiting, why would I want the distraction of another project? Probably, the answer is just that: this is a distraction from other, more pressing things. It's a chance to reflect on God's blessings to our family, and it's an opportunity to share these blessings with our family and friends. I've learned, after 5 decades of living, that our family isn't perfect. I used to think it was! However, our family is blessed, and I think it's important to count our blessings. Hopefully, the pages that follow will provide a sample of the many blessings we've enjoyed, including good times spent together with those we love.