Seeing their photos and personal decorations gave me a new perspective on my in-laws and my wife. There are some things you never learn about your spouse unless you spend time with their family. Pictures of family skiing trips in Europe, hiking in some rain forest, and sail boating in the Mediterranean filled one wall. The photos of Elle on a beach in France made me take a second glance. She'd accepted the European custom of topless and nude beaches and didn't mind showing a few photos of herself, Julie, and her twin sister and brother from years past. Other pictures told the story of an adventurous life filled with...