Paging Dr. Chalk...

Ok... ok.... not yet, but almost...

Holly completed the second-to-last major requirement to graduation today... Officially completing her dissertation by passing her oral defense.

Holly picked a wonderful day to defend her dissertation... our anniversary. Now we will always have 2 reasons to celebrate June 26th!

Why is this day a big deal? Well, even though she has her internship (1-year) starting in August (yes, she still walks in June '07), Holly says that "People fail their defense... No one fails internships". So... I think we can call this one officially "in the bag".

Send Holly your congratulations. She no doubt deserves it after all of the hard work over the past 5 years. Today is truly a crowning achievement in her career and one that I am very proud of. It takes a special person to become a PhD, and Holly is no doubt deserving in every single way. I love you dear!!!

Happy Birthday Grandma!!!

On June 17th, we went over to Indiana to "surprise" my Grandma with a ??th Birthday party at one of their favorite local restaurants. (I'm not one to say my Grandma's age... but if you are curious, take a look at the cake picture...) Of course the "surprise" was leaked (thanks Mom and Jenn), but it still was a lot of fun. It also marks the 1 year anniversary of the Chalk Family Cruise. While no such extravagant getaways are planned this year, we might have to start thinking about one the following year??? (Or the year after that at least!)

Below are some of our favorite pictures. Click on them to get the larger versions.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY GRANDMA!!!

Sunny Bunny!

Yes, we are completely obsessed with our ADORABLE bunny rabbit! If you ever wonder what it's like to be a spoiled house bunny, watch this video of Sunny getting his morning carrot. Notice how he stands on his hind legs and runs in circles with excitement. :)

It's like having a child!

Here is Jason demonstrating his skills as a magician. As you can see in the picture, he is making smoke from his breath. You give the boy a block of dry ice and he thinks he's David Copperfield :)