AND today (Sts. Simon and Jude) my OLDEST granddaughter…

…turns 8! Happy birthday, Annabelle! Here she is (“lady in red”) hugging her cousin, Lydia, her junior by two days. Annabelle is so sweet, kind, giving. She spoils her siblings and seems to have a great time doing so. She is also unbelievably soft-spoken, so grandpa (who might just be a little hard of hearing) has the worst time actually catching what she’s saying. Anywho, Annabelle, we love you very much and look forward to seeing you Sunday, D.v.!