Hello Family,

Well, we are back home safely!  Sarah and Mark, we wish you such a happy anniversary! :)  I apologize for not sending a card - for I have been thinking about it for the past two weeks! :(  

We were to arrive home yesterday, but we were offered, and accepted flying gift certificates to move our arrival to today.  We are very tired, but happy to be home.

Emily and Eliza, it was SO very nice to see you during our trip!  Emily, I was so glad to see your new workspace, your 'old' APT, your 'new and temporary' APT, and your future home and parish!!  How happy it makes me to picture you there.  Thank you for all of your kind hospitality, gift bag and general merriment that always ensues when we are together!! :)

Today - Shaw killed the second "Scratchys" of our house.  He evaded two mousetraps and was eventually brought to justice with a coat hanger, and eventually another rock.  Unfortunately, trash day is not for another two days.  I am not thinking about where it is right now.  

Love to you all! :)

Maureen