Fresh off the road from California to Alaska is Mema and her Merry Band of Travelers, Caroline (her sister) and Lynn (her sisters sister-in-law). It sounds like it was over 3000 miles of thrills and spectacle. They are still road weary, but able to come over for dinner, and spend the days with the kids who could not be more thrilled at their arrival home. They saw much wildlife and much open space, making time when they felt like it and stopping when they wished. I am glad to have Mema home, and I am thrilled to get to spend some time with my Aunties, as they live far away and they are just so fun! (You may remember Lynn from my blog postings from last year in St. Louis!)
Today, Vince has taken the three of them out halibut fishing. They went out with a friend of ours on his new boat. They aren't back yet. I hope they are catching fish and seeing all kinds of wild life. Sadly, Vince never thinks to bring the camera and my mother believes roll film will make a comeback so she still hauls around her Nikon with telephoto lens. No pictures of this excursion will make the blog.
Meanwhile, back at the ranch, we received a package from our dear friend Laurie P. from Michigan, which contained the sweetest letter to the kids and packages of tattoos! The tattoos were nice, but I think the kids were most warmhearted by the letter Laurie wrote. I don't think any of these kids realize how much they accomplish and grow in a year, and her letter really pinpointed each of their achievements and made them feel very warm, special, and validated. Just as Laurie predicted, the kids cracked open the tattoos, grabbed the camera, and made portraits of themselves for the memory!
Thank you Laurie!
Thank you Laurie!
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