A new generation of kids is coming along to keep our 125-year+ tradiition going.  The first thing the Borchert kids did when they arrived was head for the playground!  The younger kids had a lively time together, and Christopher did a great job of keeping them in line.  This page:  the kids. Family Portraits | Kids at Play | At Dinner | Picture of everyone who was there | Adams Home | Thanksgiving 2001
Kids on the slide:  Jake, Tom, Theo, Drew, Mariko, William, Christopher
We're back to having a kids' table!

Fun in the back yard: Mariko swings, Theo plays monkey, and CK is on top of the world

CK "helps" Drew get down the slide, Jake "helps" Tom, and Tom goes solo.

Jake, Tom and Theo play in the basement gym

The medicine ball is fun for Tom, Theo and Jake, and Drew

Jake, Tom and Theo watch William on the elliptical, then Tom checks out the treadmill for himself.

Mariko enjoys a book, Terry gathers his brood, and Momoko poses with little Kana
Christopher shows he can eat and drink responsibly

Jake does a great job clearing the plates

4 month-old Colby takes his first steps

Tom started the day with only one tooth missing, and ended the day with two missing.  This turned out to be highly profitable for him, as the entire family played Tooth Fairy.
 See the rest of the pictures:  Family Portraits | Kids at Play | At Dinner | Picture of everyone who was there