Hi, Amy, The pictures came through beautifully! And I promptly told Dick we need a camera, or whatever it takes, to do that sort of thing. Your boys are so wonderful. Please tell them we are waiting for the warmer weather so they can come to BB. I told Keith that I happened to see an ad on TV for a program called besmartkids.com and immediately thought of Alex because he fits that "smart kid" place. I'll didn't pursue it , so I can't give you a clue, but the claim was that having a child in the program gives him/her an advantage time-wise. Of course, there is a price, as always. Don't know what that will be. Today I went to a luncheon meeting for "Daughters of Pioneers" and enjoyed it. Haven't been able to join before now, but think I will. One's ancestors must have been the state before 1870 to be eligible. There are a bunch of those in this state. It seems to me that young people like you do not do much joining in such organizations. No need to ask why! Three lively boys. WE had a Christmas card from Nicole with pictures of her two and the news that she is pregnant with her third and it will be a boy. In March. And I think that is Andrea's due date And a boy for her. We were very sorry to hear a bout Tony's accident, and the orders to stay completely down for a spell. You just added another boy to your care list. Sorry I can't offer some respite care to you. But this too shall pass. Tony will be able to give us all some lessons in patience. Weather-wise, it's cold! But invigorating and I am enoying being home, seeing the snow and doing some projects that have been on hold for some twenty years. The life style was great, but so is what we are doing now. Much love to you and your family. Come up whenever you can. Gram D