Tuesday, August 14, 2007

Oh Happy Day!


The nursery is nearly complete! Grandma and Grandpa Lamolli bought the crib - thank you Grandma and Grandpa! The furniture has been assembled, the new baby clothes all washed and put away, and the daybed has been moved up from the family room downstairs. So, after a very busy weekend of purchasing some final items, we are happy to have everything done except for a few final touches (mostly things to put on the wall) and purchasing more of the "necessities" like blankets, extra crib sheets, carriers, boppy pillows, etc. - but the big stuff is done!





Ok...now where do we put the rest of the stuff like toys, playpen, exersaucer, bouncy seat, and all of the other stuff that once filled this room. We are already talking about what can go in that infamous space "under the stairs". I guess these things will work themselves out.
100 days to go.... What do we do now?

Thursday, August 2, 2007

Our Shock and Sympathies

We are still in shock over last evening's tragedy here in Minneapolis. The 35W bridge that collapsed is one that we use frequently and is only a few blocks from the U of M campus where we both work. It was quite freaky to actually see my office on in the background on CNN's coverage. Sadly, It will take our city years to recover.

On my lunch break only minutes ago. I took my camera down the street to document whatever I found....mostly tons of people lining the streets just trying to see whatever they could. The authorities kept everyone away from the scene. Media from all over the world are set up in a staged area near the scene. Satellite trucks, reporters, cameras etc. line the edge of University Ave. Anderson Cooper of CNN (Cooper News Network) isn't here yet....but give it time.

Our hearts and prayers are with those that are most affected by this tragedy.
Below is 35W looking north from the point at which the road is still intact. Looking south from this point is where the scene takes a much darker view (1st photo at top).
Spectators everywhere!


God Bless the survivors as well as those still lost.