The ongoing blog of the Tomchak family, in Wheaton IL USA

Just about to board.

By on September 14, 2008 in Text Post, Twitter with 0 Comments

Just about to board. No sign of a delay. http://tinyurl.com/5d9lzv

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All Checked In

All Checked In

By on September 14, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

We made it through checkin and security very fast (total time was probably 20 minutes). My cases were not opened by security and ravaged like they normally are, so that was nice. That’s the part that normally stresses me out is watching them unpack my cases and man-handle everything.  Because I’m traveling with Brian (a snooty global […]

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At the Airport

At the Airport

By on September 14, 2008 in iPhone, Photo Post with 0 Comments

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Off I go to the airport

Off I go to the airport

By on September 14, 2008 in iPhone, Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

9 am and I’m on the way. Hopefully the flight is not delayed by all of this rain.

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Seven Days until China Bound

Seven Days until China Bound

By on September 7, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

Photo courtesy of Lucy in London. You can see more of her work on flickr. At this time next week I’ll be in the air on my way to Beijing China for an 8 day trip. The flight is 18 hours (not so good) but it is a direct flight, so at least that’s on our side.  […]

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New Family Photos, but Not Today

New Family Photos, but Not Today

By on September 6, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

We decided to take some family photos today with the boys, using the tripod and a timer. We also took some of the boys alone and together. But when all was loaded up later I realized all of the family shots were out of focus due to the very shallow depth of field I had […]

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Dad and Max

Dad and Max

By on September 5, 2008 in Photo Post with 0 Comments

Max was having trouble falling asleep last night so he stayed up a little late and watched TV with Dad while playing with an iPhone. Full size photos can be found on SmugMug.

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A few “Artsy” Photos

A few “Artsy” Photos

By on September 1, 2008 in Photo Post with 0 Comments

You can find a few more on SmugMug. I’m trying out a new gallery service and may switch from Flickr. With the new gallery there are a lot more options for people viewing the photos, and you don’t need to sign up for the site at all. 

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Another Labor Day, Another Visit from Detroit

Another Labor Day, Another Visit from Detroit

By on August 31, 2008 in Photo Post, Text Post with 0 Comments

This weekend was the second annual visit from Detroit, with my Mom and Dad coming, as well as Debbie and Madison. This year my sister Dawn was unable to come because her little John was not feeling up to the trip.  Here are a few photos, and you can find the rest of them on Flickr. 

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Madison’s First Day of School

Madison’s First Day of School

By on August 27, 2008 in Uncategorized with 0 Comments

Madison Ollar, daughter of my sister Debbie and her husband Steve Ollar.  It seems like only yesterday that we welcomed Madison into the world, and now she’s heading off to her first day of school. 

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