Check out jcnt's infectious enthusiasm.

12/8

Somehow, the man of a few words could always convey his pride and happiness for his children with just a look and a smile and, most of all, a half-hug. Because my dad had always been a reserved man in both his actions and his thoughts, any interaction was something to behold. I miss you, Papa.

Las Vegas, July 2006

An early birthday present for Lara

Dear Lara,

We're thirty-six years old this year. At least thirty years ago, you and I were two peas in a pod. Inseparable, I would say. How could we not have been -- our Dads were and continued to be best friends!

I wish our brains were able to access our childhood memories! They're in there somewhere, right? Or, I wonder if because our young brains were still developing that our brains didn't make any kind of connection to be able to retain those memories? Who knows?

Really, who cares?! We're here now. We've reconnected. And, we're making new memories even from afar. It's a little easier now with tools like blogs and digital cameras... iPhones... email... chat programs... etc.

I would truly love it if Mackenzie and Jacinta stayed in touch later on in their lives. That would be something I am excited to witness. Perhaps Logan and Joaquin will do the same! They just need a little nudge from us. ;-)

Over the weekend, I went through my Mom's box of old photos and found a few of both of us! I'm so excited for you to see!

Love you,

Mimi

You were taller than me. No fair! Georgie loved that we both had the same hairstyle.

What was the occasion?

Ask Tita Daisy about this one... maybe she'll remember why we were dressed so nicely. And, look, my brother!

I'm pouting.

Saved this for last because we looked so happy!