Puttin' on the Ritz

My family.  Puttin' on the Ritz. HOWE we do!

I have a whole lotta book updates for you... later.  Tonight is Dance Friday and my little not-so-little brother has jumped on the dance bandwagon and actually sent me a video that I can post for Dance Friday!  I consider this a major success in my mission to get people to get down. (Side note: Another friend sent a dance video late this afternoon and I will post it next week.  I love the love!)

Zachary James Joseph Francis Howe is my littlest sibling.  He was born when I was 6 years old and I think I basically swapped whatever Cabbage Patch Dolls I had to pretend that Zach was my new baby.  (Really, he used to call me Little Mom. I mostly blame this for why I don't feel pressure to have my own kids now.) While I acknowledge my parents did a fantastic job, I would like to officially take credit for all the good stuff...like his sense of style and dance moves.

Here is Zach putting on his ritz followed by the dance video. Go on...get down!!!

Zach and his BFF, Richie...keeping it classy since 2005!

Zach and my nephew Josh gettin' down with their bad selves

Ok, I had to sneak this one in there!  This is me, all "ritz-ed" up
at the Eric Carle Gala.  They just sent me pictures from the official
photographer.  Thanks Johnny Wolf Photography!