So, maybe I should start focusing on Calvin!!

The next October birthday is Calvin's!!

He is one sweet big brother.

And a charming grandson.

The apple of his mother's eye.

And Daddy's boy.

We love you Calvo - hang on for the big 5!

"Hannah and Her Sisters"

So here are two pictures that include the Terrill Sisters - Bonny with Eliza - in the trunk of the never-to-be-forgotten Peugeot - circa 1985.

And Phoebe with Hannah the same year.

Ah, the blessing of sisters!!

The Heritage of the Women of October!

I've posted this shot before, but it was taken at Mom and Dad's 50th anniversary party. The older woman in the picture was Sister Lieshman (I may have the spelling wrong) - and she was a Laurel advisor of mine. She always sent me notes about my accomplishments at school, or talks I'd given, or things she'd observed about me. I even have them stashed away somewhere.

She's the reason I write notes!

And I look at Bonny and Phoebe - and Eliza for that matter - and think about what they have added not only to my life, but to our family and to the lives of those with whom they interact.

The best gift of all is a life well-lived.