Our Kansas City gathering was a great success. 14 Skeen/Skeens showed up to march in the Parade of Tartans, and all involved had a great time. The weather was a bit wet which tended to dampen things but NOT the pipe bands. There was a pipe group just behind our tent. They had just started on a piece when a lively shower came along. All the on-lookers scurried for cover but not the band, they just kept right on. When they had finished, they received a hardy round of applause from all the shelters nearby. I introduced my oldest son and his family to the Highland Games for the first time and they loved it and can hardly wait until next time. In October there is a Highland games event coming up in Iowa and we are planning to go. It will be a chance for us to check out Iowa for any long lost Skene descendants. I have received not long ago five new members to welcome into the Clan. Great work everyone!

On August 28th my oldest son added to the Skeens ranks a new son, Aaron Jacob. He made a grand entrance into this world. He weighed in at 10 lbs 9 oz.