Moni, I went there right away and "peeked". Oh, how beautiful they both are! Nathan is so sweet and precious and growing so quickly. Alison is already such a big girl and just as beautiful as always. You are truly blessed, Moni, to have two beautiful and healthy grandchildren. I'm sure you're enjoying every moment with them. Dawn

quit makin' me feel old wudja? steph is NOT going to college and emma is NOT that big! those gals sure are beautiful joanie...shh, don't tell eli but he has pretty eyes! :o)

He will learn his lesson on those shoes. You are right-it will get much worse. Sometimes stubborn teens just have to learn for themselves. My oldest is 19-I remember a few times when I just couldn't reason with her. Later she would admit-'you were right-why didn't I listen?' Every time he looks at that shoe and the bigger tear, I bet the regret will grow. Thats how people learn, by making mistakes. Its irritating the older I get, trying to save someone the trouble, but sometimes you just cant-and then its time to walk away and let the chips fall where they may! I think you did a great job-tried to reason, then realized he had to learn to live with an unreasonable decision, and you walked away. Bravo! Believe me-it will come back to haunt him. I think thats my favorite picture of the two of you!!

Oh, that sounds like so much fun. I'm sure the kids loved it, especially filling their containers with dirt and watering them. Do they live close to you? Will they get to check the containers for sprouts every day? Martha