Heather/Laura

Ok, I know the birth of Heather and Laura were 10 months apart, but these are my first shots of each of them, and it seemed to make sense to publish together.  As I scan through the slides,, I'm amazed how much time expires, sometimes over a year, in just one 140 slide carousel.   Probably the biggest shift for photography as we moved to the digital world.  Each slide was a relatively expensive, precious capture; digital shots are relatively "free".

Typical Get Together - Palatine, Fall 1978

These shots are so typical of our get togethers through the years.

While the parents eat, drink, play cards, and be merry...

The kids trash the rest of the house!

Smith Family Photo - September, 1978

Ok, this shot provides a lot of material, but I'll hold back.  Apparently Bryan must have been choking on something, as Karyl seems to be applying the Heimlich Maneuver.  I  don't know what happened to the Amish guy, must have been busy with the harvest.

Bryan - Summer 1978

Here's my first shot of Bryan, don't have the precise date, but I think it was in August, definitely Up North.

Here's Bryan.

The proud parents

The rest of us had fun too!

Travels

We have been very fortunate to share many great travels.  Here's our first trip with kids.  Fall of 1977 to Mammoth Cave. 

Jessica and Scott - 1977

What more can one say, two kids that have shared lots of adventures/mischief.

Ok, and then there are these potential blackmail shots, although I guess I should be careful, there are laws against these kind of shots in the wrong context.

Up North October 1976

First trip Up North for Scott.  Games have always played a big part, indocrination came early.  Partial view of Jason on the left.

Jessica and Scott, partners right from the start.  She gives Macy some parenting advice in the second shot.