up your architecture.

Overall, I don't have any great insight on this subject, but I must say that I absolutely love it. While I'm off architecturing on the Coast my sister Cheri and her husband Brian are doing a great job bringing up my niece Annie and nephew Jacob. Every time I'm home, I try to see them at least once if not more and I had a great time having them over Christmas Day and enjoy watching them open presents (most noteably Jacob's rocking chair that is similar to his big sister's only Pork Chop sized).

Annie is in a funny stage where she is kind of getting used to interacting and getting over the shy stage (which only comes out when she sees me apparently) and has even warmed to the idea of give me a hug and kiss when either pandered to or when it's time to go. As for Jacob, he just eats up attention and enjoys sitting in his Uncle's lap when there is no better alternative such as his Mom or Dad. Like I said earlier... no nuggets of wisdom here, just pictures and happiness.