Christmas, 2001. On the left is my cousin Traci, and my sister Meghan is on the right. Note the taco positively oozing with excessive cheese sauce, and the upside down Christmas tree in the background.

Me and Ike at the Eisenhower Presidential Library in Abilene, Kansas, October 2002. I first saw a picture of that statue in fifth grade, and ever since then I wanted to pose with it. I finally got my chance here.

At my cousin Traci's wedding, New Year's Eve, 2002. From left to right, Meghan, The Bride in Red, me, and Aunt Kathleen. I'm shocked that I actually look rather good in this pic. But that was 50 pounds ago. It was also the last time I wore those venerable old grey dress pants. Sigh. I loved those pants. Note that a few hours after this picture was taken, I was the only sober person left in the building, except for maybe the minister.