Meet Willie

Melanie recently shared these photos of the newest member of the Ridaoui family--Willie, a Dachshund - German Shepherd mix. Meet Willie!

New York Visit

Jim recently visited New York where he helped Jeff, Lexi and Michaela on their project to convert the garage into an extra room. It's part of their preparation for the arrival of The Cupcake. They cleared out the garage, re-organized the shed, installed some insulation and wallboard, and painted the floor. A lot was accomplished. Granddad and Michaela even had time to play and sit in Michaela's new "secret club house."

Michaela demonstrates her work gloves.

Break time!

Michaela poses in her Sunday outfit.

Then Jim spent a few days with Nicole and Darrell in their new co-op apartment in the historic Jackson Heights neighborhood of Queens. What a lovely, spacious and bright apartment!

Their apartment is on the first floor.
Beautiful wood floors like this exist throughout the apartment. There is also a lovely working fireplace visible in the tour video below.
They enjoy this picturesque view from their front window. Out back there is an expanisve grass courtyard which all the building's residents enjoy.

Here is a video tour of Nicole and Darrell's apartment.