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GALLERY IS CHUCK FULL OF NEW PHOTOS! I have finished uploading all the cottage photos and even had time to include a few summer photos in Virginia. I have a place holder for Kathleen's photos so I am eagerly awaiting her email to ask me for the instructions to upload their glorious trip!
Impers got about 3 times larger when we got back from vacation. The vet says she is alot of Russian Blue and will get to be about 12-14 lbs. Now that is alot of cat!
Back from a relaxing vacation! WE had alot of fun! The photos should be up soon because words cannot express what is now dubbed "Speckhards Gone Wild"!
US links Iran to Iraq attacks -http://www.afp.com/english/news/stories/070702093828.p50tvp8h.html
Clock is ticking on Iraq Strategy - http://www.detnews.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20070701/OPINION01/707010302/1007/rss07
Daniel Speckhard, America's No. 2 diplomat in Iraq, told reporters last week the Iraqi government is beginning to congeal, and he expects key legislation aimed a uniting the country will be passed by September.
26 'Iran-linked terrorists' killed in Baghdad raid - http://www.ncr-iran.org/index.php?
option=com_content&task=view&id=3772&Itemid=152 "We do not yet have another meeting scheduled for that dialogue with Iraq and Iran," charge d'affaires Daniel Speckhard said.
U.S. Makes Small Steps In Iraq, Deputy Chief Says - http://www.wkrn.com/nashville/news/us-makes-small-steps-in-iraq-deputy-chief-says/104287.htm
Dan Speckhard, Deputy Chief of Mission at the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, said small steps forward are being taken. He said “From what you see on television, it is actually much different in the sense that they are going to schools and work and getting out going to the store, shopping, streets have cars in them and so forth, so in some sense it is not like what you see back in the states, where you just get...
Changing Attitudes Bolster Renewed Multidimensional Effort in Iraq -http://www.defenselink.mil//news/newsarticle.aspx?id=32538
Ambassador Daniel Speckhard, deputy chief of mission for the U.S. Embassy in Baghdad, told online journalists that changing attitudes among key Iraqi national and provincial leaders are enhancing the effects of a coordinated push by U.S. troops and diplomats to stabilize the country and promote national reconciliation. It is “too early to draw strong conclusions, but there are emerging signs” that the current Baghdad security plan is working, Speckhard said.
Logan learned to ride a two wheel bike. Time just flashed before my eyes! I was in 5th grade before I learned. She is completely fearless. She is also full of cuts, bruises, and scrapes for her efforts! She was immensely proud of herself for learning and being able to ride the whole length of the street with out help from Dad! She had a lot of fun learning with Ashley - her new best friend. She thinks June is the greatest month for many reasons. First, it's summer. Second, she had a great birthday party, and third, not 
only did she learn to ride a bike, but so did Christian and She loves the fact they both know how to do it. Anyone sense a little competition here? In all fairness to Christian, he did learn first. Logan however, is quick to point out, that he IS older than she is. Nice. Congratulations to Ashley, Christian, and Logan (note in alphabetical order) for learning to ride a bike at age 5! You guys rock!
