Happy Valentine's Day

You will be celebrating the true meaning of this holiday and its significance, I’m certain. I sat beside Lucas recently and dictated one by one the names from his 22 member first grade class list. He was getting the name signing and the addressing down to a quick response. Good grief, the names on this list were like this-Rheyse, Runer, Darric, and Thanyla. I have a feeling this will not be one of his favorite holidays in the years to come. That doesn’t mean he won’t be buying jewelry and flowers but it still won’t be his favorite. Surely you are preparing a special meal for Hank.

I loved your response for Uncle Ron’s request for snow. Your offer of two freight cars full was very generous especially since you had shoveled a good share of it. It must be bad when our government and our air travel are out of commission. We are enjoying 40 degree weather here.

Speaking of Ron he has not responded quickly to my invitation to travel with us to Borneo. Maybe he’s had a peek at the State Travel Advisory for that country. He’ll be missing out on a fine time if he doesn’t sign up as I’m already excited about planting seedling trees in the jungle especially so near the equator.

I’ve been talking to you too much lately to write much more. Claire and I are off to see the play Charlotte’s Web with Lucas and Miles.