CONGRATULATIONS GRANDPA NORM!
Last week marked the end of an era. Metereologist (and grandpa to Lewis) Norm Reitmeyer retired after a long, happy career working for the National Weather Service. After weathering numerous storms and working a variety of shifts, he has moved on to the next stage of his life. We are proud of him and all of his accomplishments, and wish him a long and fun retirement!

Lewis got to meet some more friends last weekend. Yura (another Belarussian transplant) and Lauren Metelski are expecting their first baby any day now. We hope little Ella arrives soon and with relatively little pain and effort. They'll be great parents.

Currently Lewis is focusing on getting his first tooth. We are not sure if he is getting one or two, but he is drooling like crazy and in quite a bit of discomfort. By chewing on his hand, his pacifier and getting some baby Orajel here and there he is managing okay. We will be glad when he gets through this phase!