So, when Mom goes to town, the chipmunks come out.

Only, these guys weren't really interested in eating the pecans...

(Don't worry, I really have the situation completely under control)

Franciscan Travels

Behold the journal of two weary travelers, and because they are weary it is scattered, misspelled, out of order, sideways, and quite wong e i rong dong. I have discovered a beautiful place in Franciscan, full of good and strange people, just the kind I like.

Carmen and I (thank you speech class professor) were able to visit Jam over Easter weekend and participate in many Triduum celebrations. We have come back with many inside jokes (Free Coffee!!), and a renewed spirit, you might say. I was able to see Matthew Rudolph, and I talked to Jenny Bender and Mark Bentz, who is a God-filled seminarian well on his way to holy priesthood. We cooked feasts, became either psychiatrists or mentally ill, watched "Horton Hears a Who" and a home video, danced, prayed, and more, some of which is captured below.

Thanks for the awesome visit Von Steuben Family!

Here lies a brilliant shot of a large chunk of the Franciscan Campus.

Yvonne, Regina, Jaime, and Carmen all dressed up for Easter Vigil Mass - sorry it is a little dark.

And yes, Jason, we happened to pass Skyline Chili! I was so excited, but unfortunately, I think it was closed. Is there just one Skyline Chili, or is it a chain? Either way, I took a picture to prove that I had been there. Francis, I thought of you lots over Easter and I love you! And I love my Reyes nephews! And I love you all!

Schmickling and Psychiatrist

In order to get Jaime to smile for some pictures, you apparently have to schmickle her.
(Kyle, Jaime, and Yvonne)
See Katherine, I am faithful even in the midst of trials.

The Tomb of the Unborn Child - a beautiful memorial and prayer spot with an eternal flame. In the tomb are several aborted babies that were recovered from dumpsters.

Our undeclared mascot for the trip

The above shots all came during the game "psychiatrist" which was some of the most fun ever. People in this game tend to look stumped or gleefully in possession of a secret.

Like Jaime happens to be in possession of a certian secret that has a connection between her, Sam and a Pantry... No, I shall never forgive you.

Okay, I forgive you. Love you.

I apologize for making anyone watching this have a neck cramp. Apparently I still have to figure out what position the camera needs to be in to produce a straight video. Anyone know how to rotate a video clip?

Kyle and Jaime - keep up the good work, but please to not get dropped on the head.

The Great St. Louis Arc welcomed us to our over-halfway-home point, and we were lucky enough to have a clear day to see it on. When we saw it on the way to Franciscan, the top was shrouded in cloud. Our amazing Easter Feast that the girls put on. It truly is amazing what they can do in their tiny hall kitchen with their borrowed dishes and recycled silverware.
Jam and Yvonne looking very stuffed.
Jaime. It is interesting that the eggs are pointing opposite directions.
Steve with his household egg. Hmm, shiny.