Randee says that we have celebrated the whole month of January--I say, "That ok, I am only going to celebrate an 80th birthday once. How could I get this old this soon? 
Randee cut the left-over cake into little portions. We froze it and enjoyed lots of chocolate cake and vanilla ice cream treats.
Evan sent this picture with some of the grave side photos. I don't have it. Do any of you? What year is this?
The Perfect Gift--it is well - known that if I play cards much better with my mouth stuffed with M & M. If it is the peanut kind, I am unbeatable. Joyce and Randee have trounced Ron and me five out of six times lately. Thank you, thank you, thank you to Sam and Whitney.
Joe greets Carol who now lives in Coeur D'Alene.
Evan and Terisa, Joe and Christie and Martin
An amazing turn-out. Every cousin, but one--Brice who lives in Indiana, were there at either the Viewing , the cemetery or both.
We had a great party at the Mandarin--the food was terrific. We wish Laurie and Liz could have joined us, but I'm grateful for whatever I get. I'm sorry my picture isn't better--I look 90 or more but....
These kittens are named Burt and Ernie. Ernie is on his back and Burt is on his belly. Their job is to kill the mice.
We have decided to meet as a family (Ursula is adopted) each month. I am proud of myself. Doris had her eyes closed in every picture but one and I put her in separately. 
These shirts were designed by Lance. It was such an exciting time.
It seemed that Reed would never come down that stairs. David, Loriann, Moke and Gabriella were there waiting with us, too. 
Liz got the first hug and she deservies it. 104 plus letters, lots of packages and wonderful spiritual advice came from her efforts. 
Grandpa and Grandma were so happy to be on site. We flew down from Boise earlier that morning. 
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