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Jerry, Matthew and I felt very fortunate to enjoy our Easter with 2 dear families this year. Our first destination was down in San Diego at my aunt and uncle’s house. Both my cousin Greg and my Aunt Lou and Uncle Jim’s house sit high up on a hill top with views one could only [...]

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31 years ago Jerry and I welcomed our 2nd son, Jason Theodore into our lives. I can recall as if it were yesterday the moment the nurse brought him into my room and handed him to me. Jason was so beautiful at birth, he didn’t have any of the usual discoloration most newborns have, his [...]

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For the last several years Jerry and I have been celebrating his birthday with our good friend Karen and her hubby Terry, because Karen and Jerry are the same age and their birthday are 2 days apart. It only seems natural to include our long time friend Jill & Steve, whom we’ve celebrated holidays and [...]

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For Jerry’s 59th (eeekkk!!!) birthday he wanted to go to one of his favorite places; Fuddruckers in Lake Forest. And since we had a coupon for a free burger it was a done deal. We go there often enough that everyone knows us, Holden, the manager always comes around and likes to chat, and Patricia [...]

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Pat’s birthday this year was celebrated in a special way, with long time friend Patrick Bennet. Patrick’s birthday is actually in October, but since he will be in Hawaii during that time working on his medical schooling we decided it would be really great to celebrate the 2 birthdays together. Jill’s cousin, Rose (far left) [...]

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…these are a few of my favorite things from my birthday celebration, but most important to me was spending time with my awesome family and friends. Thank you everyone! love you!

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For my 56th birthday I took myself to Disneyland for the day! Since I renewed my annual pass a few months prior I was able to choose from several options they offer for a free gift as part of Disneyland’s yearly Birthday Celebration. I chose the gift card which is equal to 1 days visit [...]

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It’s hard not to see the joy in our son. Look close and you will see him. He’s there in the lower edge of the silver joy. How fitting! We love you so much Matt.

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The Bennets and The Fullers headed to BJ’s last week to celebrate the last of our families birthday celebration in joining the “adults”, Alex, shown far left, turned 21 on Saturday. Jill’s, Alex’s mom, and Patty were quite shaken by the news! Jerry and Patty took a moment to say Cheese for the camera, while [...]

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Valerie, our temporary houseguest, is back home in Illinois for now anyway. She flew home for the holidays and decided to stay put, at least temporarily. When her brother asked her why she was still in Peoria on Facebook recently she responded with “A lot of different reasons: job market is non-existant right now, mom [...]

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