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Spring 2024

Last Day together at St Richards!

Fall, 2024 
Chloe, Freshman and Jack, 7th grade continued to blossom and flourish. Chloe Gained a PE credit during Summer School in preparation for her new school. Brebuef Jessuit High School.


Last day together at St. Richards

Christmas 2024

JANUARY 2025

It's so cold for Indiana already, so Nicole & I have taken to meeting for a walk at the "Fashion Mall." It really makes the scenery so much better.


Bethany and I went thrift shopping and she brought along her newest foster pup, "Bonita in a bag."


Even the dogs had to depend on sunkight coming in to stay snuggly warm!


FEBRUARY


Finished this crochet-covered rock, a bit late for Christmas, but no worries. I now have a gift ready for later!


During quiet times, I made baby hats for Sisters Village Women's Clinic in the Domincan Republic.

Valentines Day

MARCH

Finally this month is my time to get away to some warm weather on my next RoadScholar Trip! This time it is "island hopping" in the Bay Islands: Jeckyl, St. Simons and Sapelo. Each one is unique, historical and so different in their own ways. At the last minute, friend Sherry from Ohio had to cancel due to ilness. Off I went! RoadScholar travelers are always friendly, seasoned travelers who like to have fun!

Jeckyll Island Beach Club



Driftwood Beach


Episcopal Church, Sr Simons


Sapelo Island Lighthouse

                                                        Stairs to the top of the lighthouse

Bobby & Lucy always have a good time with Bethany, but, of course, were happy to be home in their "nest."

APRIL

There are beginnning signs of Spring!


Blue Heron


The perennials are beginning to break through, one by one

MAY
This years Fall semester has flown by for both Chloe & Jack. He stays busy all year with his two baseball teams: The traveling team, "Awestars;" and the school team. "Dragons."

Go! Dragons

Go! Awestars
Many chances to see Jack make his 3-pointers!




All spruced up for his 8th grade formal dance!


Pre-Musical entertainment

Chloe got the role of "Patty Simcox" in her high school Musical, Grease! It was so much fun; and I loved her following in her mother's footsteps. (Nicole played "Marty" in 8th grade)


Patty with a Pink Lady


I got to go to my first Field Hockey game with Captain Brandon in charge!



It's Mothers' Day and I send out wishes to all my family and friends who are Mothers. My day could not have been better. I was treated to Brunch at Sangrita by Nicole and Bethany. I love the stories we have to tell and the laughs we share!



Our Easter (Bobby refused to smile)

This week was a whirlwind of catching up as Spring is blooming upon us and I spent the weekend in Orlando for my dear friend Cindy's wedding. We've know each other since 1978 when both of us lived in Coral Springs, FL. It was an extravagant event, inspired by love, memories and so perfect! Cindy and Sandy deserve a beautiful future!

Welcome Dinner at WilderNess Lodge






                                                        
                                                          Fireworks from the Bridal Suite


Disney Wedding Pavillion







Aunt Stella, 92

Reception at the Grand Floridian






Uncle Jerry, 95 and Aunt Stella, 92


Dancing the Hora

Incredible cake!




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