After nearly 14 years!!!

Kate and I have been expressing our surprise and delight over the acquisition of not just one but TWO pictures of us in which we both look decent (and are sober). Both were taken at her baby shower on Nov 5. One is posted on her blog, and the other, I submit below.

The many faces of our cat Thomas

I specify our CAT Thomas b/c I am looking forward to very soon posting pictures of my "nephew" Thomas Robert Hart, who, if he is a prompt child, should be here in a matter of weeks. 21-23 days to be precise! At any rate, although Chris has threatened to revoke my blogging privileges if I post pictures that "humilate" certain members of our family. I take issue with that, as I see these as instead the many faces of Tom.

Tom in his most pure state:


Tom as a very, very cute kitten (he's enormous now) desiring cheese:



And, finally, Thomas in an admittedly embarrasing situation: