Kalen, Lauren, and Anneli

So Kalen, his wife Lauren and their daughter Anneli came home for a visit this week. They've been out of Michigan for at least three years, and they don't make it home very often, so it was great to see them. They got in last Saturday, and they head back to Philly tomorrow (aka later today).

Kalen was supposed to have this huge fancy private party at a jazz club downtown, but after spending the first two days of his time home in the ER, he just wasn't feeling up to it. He finally regained some energy and we hung out for a bit on Wednesday night. Thursday night he had the 'rescheduled' birthday party and most of his friends got dressed up anyway, even though we were staying in town. Not me... it takes a miracle to get me dressed up! We started the night at Doyles and then moved to 336 Main to close it out. It was a blast!

Today I went over to Kalen's mother's house to visit Kalen, Lauren, and Anneli... also Kalen's little brother Justin and his mom, Alecia. Oh, and 'Bear,' Kalen and Lauren's 200+ pound Mastiff. I hadn't seen Anneli since Maria and I visited them in Philly for her first birthday in December. She's grown so much! Plus, both of her parents are super geniuses, so she's incredibly intelligent. I mean, she's not even two yet and she's making complete sentences. It's almost creepy, she's like a REALLY tiny first grader. Mostly she's just cute as all get out - she's got the biggest brown eyes I've ever seen.

Anyway, here's some pics from the last couple of days.

Kalen, all dressed up, being 100% swanky with his cigarette holder.

Kalen and Lauren dance to "At Last" at 336 Main.



The group at 336. From L to R it's ME, Gyorke, Dave, Kalen, Stacy, Jeffree, Lauren and Amanda.

Kalen in the garage, asking me politely not to take his picture.

Anneli making her 'cry face.'



She wanted us to measure her, but didn't understand that she had to stand up straight...


After knocking down the bricks... one of MANY times this happened.



My 'niece' and her huge beautiful eyes.