It is so wonderful to see so many new faces on the blog list, and it is wonderful to see so many familiar faces on the blog list. I am going to work harder to learn how to use this tool better and interact with more of you more often!

Midori– I am going to take a picture of the picture that you drew of Chad, and Cian and me. Was it maybe 4 years ago already? Is it ok with you that we post it here? What else have you been drawing? I would like to see and buy your book some day! I still don’t seem to have enough books!

Yumiko- Congratulations!!!!!! I can’t wait to see you again!

Miwa – You did stay at my house, yes? It would be so wonderful for our children to meet each other this way again, if not in person.

So many friends that I do not see as often as I think of them!

Saki- Just wait until you hear what we are up to now! Would you like to visit the Puget Sound and see killer whales and sea lions up close?