Miss Me?

No, I'm not dead...yet.  I must admit to a bit of discomfort at how close I'm getting to the finality of it all.  Made it to 80.  Years old.  Yes, years old.  So don't mess with me, I've got very little to lose.

This year, we got a new baby.  Gavin was born on June 22 and a beauty of a boy.  He dipped his little toes in the ocean when he was only eight weeks old.  He smiles at everyone he meets and has even photobombed a family reunion.

Stacey and her family opened an ice cream stand.  Not sure how profitable it will be but if it satisfies the desire that she and her sister have had since they were teens, all well and good.

Mia and Tanner graduated from high school.  Mia is a freshman at Penn State, main campus.  Tanner isn't sure where he'll be next.

Emily moved to the Windy City for an internship which will pay off her only student loan.  She's already been offered a job if she chooses to stay, although she has always expressed an interest in post-grad studies.

Anna returned to IUP as a sophomore.  Looks like they (she and her sister) still don't take checks.

Maddie broke her arm the week-end of the dance recital and had to forego her appearance in favor of medical attention.

Brenna broke her fifth metatarsal and is wearing a boot.  Not permitted to dance but goes to class
to observe so that when she's allowed to participate, she'll not be totally unfamiliar with the moves.

Gianna is four years old OMG! and in the "Guess what?" stage.  She likes croissants, Stanley the Duck and getting mail.  A girl after my own heart.

Trevor.  What can I say?  He can put up a good front when called upon, but his melancholy side is dominant.

So another year down the drain, up the spout, over the falls.  Stay tuned.