We’ve been working on a backyard clubhouse for the past week…little bits here and there, and it’s finally starting to take shape. We’re building it off the old play platform…adding a 4 x 8 room, and then weathering it all in. Should be fun for sleepovers and general backyard mayhem…and, it should be big fun for Nathan and Marina in the years ahead! I’ll post a few updates the next couple weeks so the boys can follow progress on Jake’s laptop while they’re on their holiday. Am hoping to have it ready for the first sleepover when they return on the 18th. Just about time for Marx Brothers…hope everyone’s having a great weekend. J/D/GP

Cheri and I are celebrating our 17th anniversary today. Hard to believe it’s been that long! Like they say, time flies when you’re having fun. We’re going to Marx Brothers tonight - an anniversary tradition - and I’m really looking forward to the tableside Caesar Salad…best I’ve ever had anywhere.

Speaking of anniversaries, Cheri, Jake and Sam are leaving for Atlanta tomorrow to celebrate Tom’s and Anne’s 50th! Wow. Pretty darn impressive.

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