Joyous holidays to all!

I'm not sure how much I'll be on the internet over the holidays, but chances are not much. So I want to take a moment to wish you HAPPY HOLIDAYS!

Here's a festive drawing by Chely:

She actually drew it originally for her great-grandfather, who is about to turn 90. But I think he'd be happy to share it with you all.

And a message that Chely typed for her loved ones far away:

alavyw ad amisyu

(I added a couple of spaces.)

It reads:

I love you and I miss you.

That pretty much sums up our sentiments.

We send warm greetings and hugs across the miles to family and friends.

Peace, joy, and wonder be with you.

Twas the Night ...

She did this completely from her own initiative - no parental pressure, just lots of child-requested reading sessions with a particular book. My favorite line: "turned with a joke."

Happy birthday, Uncle Will!

Today we send warm birthday greetings to Uncle Will in DC! Uncle Will is a kind and caring uncle, and very playful! Chely once remarked, "Uncle Will is sometimes a grownup and sometimes a kid." (He's turning 31.)

We love you, Uncle Will!