jackson

It has been almost a year since I first met Jackson Grabow, 2, of McHenry. Jackson's parents found out he had medulloblastoma, a brain tumor that is in the cerebellum, last Christmas. I followed him around in February as he was going through chemo therapy at Milwaukee Children's Hospital.

Jackson passed away April 5th.

Watch a multimedia project here:
http://vimeo.com/10417174

peek

I took photos at the Animal Control and Adoption Center the other day and this curious doggy was interested in what was going on.

chicago magazine!

I have had the luck to get to know and follow around Bryan Smith, a staff writer for Chicago Magazine, the past year and a half. Check out his great feature article here:

http://www.chicagomag.com/Chicago-Magazine/December-2009/Ice-Folly-Facing-middle-age-and-an-expanding-belly-Chicago-mag-writer-tries-figure-skating/

bears win!

The Bears beat the Vikings 36-30 in overtime last Monday night. It was such an exciting game I have added quite a few photos.

Wide receiver Devin Aromashodu scores a touchdown in overtime.

 The Vikings catch a touchdown to take the game into overtime.

 

Viking Adrian Peterson flips over a pack of Bears.

 

Viking quarterback Brett Favre looks to pass.

 

 

Favre gets sacked.

 

some recent photos

A monthly Read to the Dogs program offered for children. Watch a video from the event here:
http://www.vimeo.com/10935036

The Clef Hangers barbershop quartet, who I would like to sing at my next birthday party.

Here is the quartet in action:
http://www.mchenrycountymagazine.com/mctv/?id=130

A salon opens in McHenry.

Children play in a Monopoly tournament over winter break.

Seniors practice tai chi in Richmond. Watch a video of the class here:
http://www.vimeo.com/10935298

Nurses volunteer their time to give out H1N1 vaccines in Woodstock.

dad

I had some fun playing around with lights over Christmas. Here is a portrait of my dad.

the bears lose again

The Bears were defeated 21-14 to the Packers. I was in the instant replay play of the game though so that made it all worth it.

Images copyright Shaw Suburban Media/Northwest Herald.

fishies

I visited the Shedd Aquarium with 3 great friends. Fantasea the dolphin show was kind of a disappointment but the puffer fish and seahorses were quite cute.

 

 

my neighborhood

Watch this short I made of Rogers Park for fun:
http://www.vimeo.com/10703563

Shots around Rogers Park.

bikes, band, bottles

I went to Amsterdam, Brussels, Geneva and Macon, France last February and March to visit friends.

Band shot! Macon, France. (This photo was taken by Nate)

Wandering the streets in Brussels.

Lambic Brewery, Brussels, Belgium.

Cinnamon rolls. As good as they look!

Watch this video to view a murder mystery entitled, "Soup du Jour: Murder":
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=E-ZqsJqXXRs