Memorial Day Reunion

I can't remember whether it year 44 or what but it has been a long time.  I talked to your sister today and Leslie cut us short so we can get ready to be there early and visit then.  Leslie is our leader and she loves to be in charge I believe.

We have so many activities planned this year.  Miles will do hip hop for us when we play the right songs.  The twins love sports so they will be happy with any kind of ball.  I think Leslie is taking over your nature activities as she mentioned pond water and magnifying glasses.  Nancy is into the gasoline powered airplanes so that will give everyone plenty to do just getting them started.  And the PA system is just what we needed to keep all the loud folks happy.

So I want you to feel lucky that you aren't missing much.  We will send photos.  I should mention that I'm taking the photos of our trip many years ago to Cinque Terre.   Pat and Jill are planning a trip there in the fall.  It will be very different with none of you older folks there.  I'm not including me since I am now the oldest.  Maybe I can get out of the scheduled chores this year. 

Are you driving now and still being careful with the jumping up, down and over?   

Aide to Non-Ambulatory Patient

This is what I hoped you would ask me to be but when you neglected to mention your upcoming surgery you left out your family.  I’m slowly getting over it.  Luckily Ron did not spare us a single detail of his muscle replacement so I hurried and asked if he needed a caregiver.  It turns out Jill was ready to leave and Ronna ready to arrive leaving the patient with only a few hours of independence.  It seemed like a proper time for me to volunteer especially since he won’t be at Memorial Day retelling the surgery. 

It is finally Spring here now after weeks of rainy cold.   The grandsons have been in soccer and today is the last day.   It gives me a purpose for Saturday in the morning.  We went fishing last Saturday.   The small lake was stocked with trout so it was only a matter of puting in the line and a fish was on.  This started the fish problem, first by figuring out how to take the hook out, where to put the fish, and then baiting the hook to catch two more allowed for each boy.  It didn’t take long to get the limit and then the exciting part was bringing them home and cooking them.  The boys liked the heads on and were eager to eat the tail since the internet said it was the best part.  This is Lucas taking a very, very small taste. 

Nancy says we need gas powered airplanes for each boy and girl at MD.  I haven’t worked that out yet but I suppose I will.  I hope someone will help John get them all going.  We also hope to get a few more activities, perhaps the Bounce Castle, and maybe sculpting bars of soap with jack knives.   That is a child’s suggestion. 

Have you looked at Shizuo’s site lately?   They had a big clean up day and must be getting ready for a wedding next month.  Jasmina posted photos of our Kenya trip on FB.  It seems years ago but it was a great trip. 

Can you bend to 90 degrees yet?  I hear you are walking all over town.  Good going!