Dan’s brother Eric and his wife Jennifer are the proud parents of Kristin Reese Lewandowski, born this afternoon. Eric says her middle name comes from Reese’s Peanut Butter Cups - the best flavor combo on the planet. Not sure whether to believe him or not - he’s such a kidder

As soon as I have a photo of her, I’ll post it. Now little Tommy has a sister! Bet he’s excited. I really wish we could go see them, but unfortunately, they live 700 miles away. Well, we’ll get to Michigan again soon, I hope. In the meantime, congratulations to the happy parents!

Gotcha there for a second, didn’t I?

Actually, it is a girl, but not what you think. Dan and I will be host parents for the sixth time starting in a couple of months. Her name is Josephine (Josi for short), she lives in Berlin, Germany, and she’s apparently a volleyball fiend. Can’t wait to meet her.

My sister-in-law Barbara gave birth to Patrick on Friday, April 14. My dad’s birthday was yesterday, so he’s wishing Patrick had waited one more day Meet Patrick Hoffman of Chicago. Lots of love to Brad, Barbara and Patrick, and his big sister Katherine.

I thought this was pretty funny:
Turkey Day

Today is Hannah Gutdeutsch’s 18th birthday - Happy Birthday, Hannah!
With love, Kim and Dan

Hannah was our host-daughter for 10 months, from September 2004-June 2005, as an exchange student with Face the World. This picture is from a kayaking trip to Pennsylvania last spring.

Hannah lives in Norderstedt, near Hamburg, Germany.