for Thursday June16th

Looked high and low for this picture of Steve at his H.S. graduation. Date 1982. Shown with Mikie. 29 years later Taylor graduated from there too last week.

About the same time period plus one year, 1983, Steve and Mike with their old man.

for Wednesday June 15th

Jeanni and Kelsey at the always busy Spanish Steps in Rome.

Checking out the quieter places in Rome

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Julia's report card. What can you say, but wow! All A+'s. All academic classes. I have never seen a report card like it. Proud mother, Patti reports "Julia won the highest academic award for her entire school"

for Tuesday June 14th

Yoga sounds healthy. A chance to work off some pounds.

Here the girls are in biding on good stuff. All calorie free.

for Monday June 13th

More pictures in Italy from Kelsey and Jeanni.

for Sunday June 12th

It is a wonder Kelsey ever came home. That looks like her boy friend has a hot scooter.

The age limit for wine is probably zero in Italy. Lots of happy friends. How do you keep them down on the farm? Next year lacrosse in Italy?

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This older picture, about 1998. Steve's receiving his master's degree. Suzie, Maury, Maureen and Steve and the boys, Mary Ella, Jeanni and Paddy.

for Saturday June 11th

Taylor' grandparents on Maureen's side. Susie is calling out to Brendan to be in the picture. On the end is Maury, who among other things was the head cop at CHP.

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Brendan joins the group. He will be a sophomore at Rio next year.

for Friday June 10th

Thursday afternoon was Taylor's High School Graduation from Rio Americano. The were 500-600 graduates. The master of ceremonies was very funny which helped.

Trust me that is Taylor on stage getting his diploma. These shots are from my point and shoot camera.

Our hero with Steve, Maureen and brother Brendan,

Taylor with Joanie and myself. Taylor has shot up and is 6+ ft now. A handsome young man. He leaves for the service next week.