Christmas 2007

Our laboratory is in the news!

My boss, Dr. Lambowitz, and Paul Paukstelis, a former grad student and current post-doc in the lab, were on the news for a recent publication in the scientific journal Nature. Pretty cool!

Amazing efforts to save trees at UT Austin

Soon, ESB will be history, so the wise old trees that were growing in front of the building were facing their ends. Fortunately, the powers that be chose to save them. I recorded this video just last week as they moved the trees for transplantation, elsewhere. Amazing!

Cara's Christmas Concert

The 2007 Artie Henry Middle School Christmas Concert was Cara's third Christmas Concert as Assistant Band Director at HMS. Each year the HMS Band gets better and better. This year is no exception. I'm so happy when Cara's on stage, because I know how much work she has committed to her students. It's great to see them all rise to the task. Just listen to those clarinets! Dede attended this concert and I know Cara was very happy to have friends in the audience. Cheers, Dede!
Enjoy the music!

Fanglei is due!

As if we aren't already surrounded by babies and pregnant friends, my friend and co-researcher, Fanglei is expecting a baby boy. She's due on January 8. His name will be Troy and I can't wait for his arrival.
He's obviously going to be a big boy since you can see here that she can balance a coffee mug on his head...or should I say on his behind.
In case you're wondering...of course, we have the baby bug!

Eric Graduated!

We also attended a graduation party for our friend Eric. He completed his PhD in Computer Science. Eric is engaged to marry Carrie, our friend who attended graduate school with Cara for music performance. We'll be going to their wedding in San Diego this summer. For now, Eric is heading to Portland to start his new job with Intel. Carrie will remain in Austin until the wedding. Good luck, Eric!

Farewell, Chad and Mireya!

Before the Christmas break, we had a "Sweet Goodbye" party for Chad and Mireya. They both completed their PhD's in 5 years and are heading to Oxford, England for post-doc postions. It was really great to get several of the original gang together along with some of our newest friends.
Cheers, Chad and Mireya! We'll miss you!