Dan and David....

 

Dan and Tracey managed to squeeze in a visit with Ellie during the summer. Ellie enjoyed her sock monkey crocheted by CB.





They brought us the good news of another child on the way. Ellie will have a sister in January to share her birthday cakes with.


Her Halloween persona was a butterfly, inspired by wings hand-made in the NEK that she received for her birthday.











Both Dan and David continue their active careers with the state police in MA. David enjoys surfing during the summer in RI.

And what of the family......?

We realize the passing of time when we see the children and grand children even if they do not. Their visits are always precious to us. After finishing at UMass, Melissa studied and started the exam process for becoming a CPA, moved from Turners Falls to Longmeadow and put the kids into their schools. During her annual summer visit, their bicycles became “dirt bikes” and we all abused and enjoyed the frogs in the pond. Grace and David seem to love the relaxed, country-critter atmosphere around here, just like we do. Whereas we see no one at Halloween, Grace and David looked their best for the debut of the Witch and Her Pumpkim this fall.