Lilly Visits!

My granddaughter Lillian was able to come by for about an hour! We gave her her Christmas gifts and took many, many pictures. There was ice cream involved.

We don’t get to see her much, but it really is a treat when she comes around. We are lucky to know her, she is a sweetheart.

Booksin 5th Grade Camp!

Dennis left for three nights at Camp Campbell in the Santa Cruz Mountains. 5th Grace Camp has begun!

I attended 5th Grade Camp myself oh so many years ago in Mr. Ramos’ class at the =very same school that Dennis is attending. Sarah also attended the same camp. The kids get to go to Camp Campbell, a lush, modern camp with all of the amenities. I attended Walden West; a basic camp which was lots of fun but was not particularly luxurious. Damn – the kids have it so good these days!

The house is quiet without Dennis’ antics and insanity. Things are markedly more calm and a tiny bit sadder. It makes me realize how much I depend on him to bring his very own brand of spirit to our days. That, and I have to feed the dogs myself for a while…