Brewing up a great Father's Day

Father's Day this year had many special moments, including finally getting my hands on the new 2009 Department 56 catalog. There were a few items we saw which caught our attention, one of them being the inclusion of "A Christmas Story" in the catalog. We'll definitely be looking to add the accessory where Ralphie is sliding down the slope when visiting Santa Claus. That looks like a classic.

Rachael, Liam and I also visited an independent coffee roaster in Bethel, CT:



The owner of Redding Roasters, Bill O'Keefe, was very gracious and accomodating.