After O'Donovan's yesterday, I drove out to St. Charles for my Aunt Lynda's surprise birthday party. It was one of the best executed surprises I have ever seen; she had absolutely no idea. It was fun, and I was glad I had the free time to get out there and spend some time with people I don't see very often.

Here she is holding her grandson, Katcher, who is either my second cousin, or first cousin once-removed. Nobody has ever been able to explain to me what the difference is.