Remembering April Ariel Leone

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved albino African black-clawed frog, April Ariel Leone (2009-2009). She was only with us a short time - a little over two months - but she left an indelible mark. We loved so much about her - especially the way she ate (she liked to shovel blood worms into her mouth). One time she swallowed a whole chunk -- and she had to take a break from eating for a while. She was an early birthday gift for Elisabeth, who was so excited to have a pet of her own to care for. The girls took the passing very hard - it has been an emotional day.

We love you, April, and we'll miss you!

- The Leones

July 4 Fun

In addition to the traditional 4th of July activities, we had a new favorite - trains! Matthew has a lot of wooden trains but it seems like we never have time to play with them. So this July 4 weekend, we spent time doing just that. Take a look at our creation - and the builders. We had a blast!

Making A Business Trip Tolerable

I have to take a few business trips to Vegas each year. Most of the time, I am working long days, so there isn't much time for fun. But in May, that changed - at least for a few hours. I typically stay with good friends while there. This time, we took some time to experience the Bootleg Canyon Flightline (www.bcflightlines.com/). It was a blast! Here is a photo and video of me in action. Still was a lot of work on the trip, but we definitely had one fun time on the zip line!