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Whoa Nellie, it is nearly then end of the month. I just can't believe how fast time fly's by when you are having fun and enjoying life...well for the most part...enjoying life :o) Jesse turned 18 on July 10th. It is hard to believe that our children are growing up and fast I might add. He had a wonderful birthday spent with family and his girl friend, Sara. She is just a wonderful young lady and they are too cute together. Jesse is learning about separation as Sara is now in Canada for six entire weeks. That is hard on young love, well it is hard on anyone I guess.
Birthdays are even more fun when you are surrounded by so many brothers and a sister. Thank goodness Jesse is really easy going and a wonderful big brother to so many younger siblings. Merrill and I are so pleased with the young man that Jesse has turned into. He has chosen to let his light shine and it is a joy to watch him as he continues to grow and mature. We love you Jesse!!





After Jesse Birthday, we got a call from one of Roberta's friends from high school, Lezli Wetzold. We loaded up the children and headed to Sacramento for a fun and laugh filled evening. You would have thought these two have never been apart over the years. Lezli had one of her daughters, Courtney and one of her friends, Lainey. All the children had fun and Merrill just took it all in stride. Roberta and Lezli just talked and talked and then talked some more. The girls are planning on getting together but this next time in Dallas. Thanks Lezli and Courtney for a wonderful time.

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