A letter to my brother, the Academy Award Nominee

Dear Addison:

About twenty years ago, as you watched the Academy Awards on television, you turned to mom and said "I'm going to be there some day."  

You've "been there before" ... in attendance with colleagues ... but not like today.  TODAY is really that day.  A celebration of your first official nomination, representing two decades of hard work.  Professional work done the right way, without compromise of who you are as a collaborator or your personal standards for being an amazing husband and father.  

Enjoy this moment, Addison.  Your "first Academy Award nomination" will never happen again.  Your family is so proud of you.

Love,

Brayer

Academy Awards Nominees’ Luncheon

Addison (upper left - pink tie) in the Oscar Nomination Class of 2011 photo.  Go Addison!

Nominees' Luncheon webpage.

Uncle Addison Walks the Red Carpet in London

We are so very, very proud of Uncle Addison tonight.  His years of hard work and dedication to his profession and craft were affirmed with his BAFTA nomination for Avatar.  We sure enjoyed cheering him on from this side of the pond!

Congratulations Addison!!  And you look smashing in that tux!

Welcome to the world: Mila Anne Teague

Our Chicago-area Teague clan is really feeling joyous today for the California Teague famiy.  Addison and Amy welcomed Mila Anne Teague into the world today at 8:41 this morning. 7lbs 9oz and measuring 19 inches long.

Congratulations Amy, Addison and Oliver!

Addison & Oliver Have Arrived!