General Discussion & Chat: Coffee and...Part 29...! :-D, 1 by ViolaAnn

ViolaAnn wrote:
Hi folks,

I see you've had lots of coffee during the week in which I was away. ;-)

I also see sadness in the various threads I've scanned since we returned early this evening. Darius, I'm so sorry to hear of the loss of your mother. I hope that in time, your memories will be a source of comfort.

I see a great increase in the number of DG members accounted for in the aftermath of Katrina, but also worry and pray about the large number from whom we have not heard.

Our trip was mostly a good one. The wedding in Hood River - or at a mountain camp with a view of Mt. Hood if the top hadn't been obscured in clouds went well. Lots of catching up with MY family there. Vancouver daughter and her partner also joined us. Then a stop in Portland to visit DH's aunt (his mother's sister) who is doing well as 89. The most difficult part of the trip for the kids was a fast drive (for us) to Grass Valley, CA where DH has a 92 yr old uncle (his father's brother) and three cousins. My granddaughter Amy had a melt-down or two during that trip. But a day of playing with second cousins and no travelling restored her good humor. Yesterday saw us travelling into San Francisco where we took the kids to the Zoo. Grandpa and I flew back to Ottawa today. DD, SIL, and grandkids stayed in San Francisco and will return on Monday.

The pic shows grandtwins Amy and Nolan, aged almost 3 1/2 as ring bearer and flower girl.

Ann