for Thursday June 9th

Long ago, but not too far away. Our two high school graduates, Taylor standing, graduates tomorrow. Marcus was last week. We are proud of both of them.

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Marcus received special recognition at the award ceremony.

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Patti, why did you send this to Mama Jeanne?

for Wednesday June 8th

1971. Jim and kids in Hawaii. On the Big Island with the lava flows. Myself with Steven behind me, Joseph, Jeanni, Mimi, and Patti.

Dad and I were at a contractor's dinner. They were raffling of a trip to Hawaii, worth $2000 (?). The tickets cost $20 each. He saw very few were sold, so he bought a bunch and won. Mama Jeanne also went. This was our first of many trips to this heavenly place.

Another story he told many times about this trip was we had dinner at at this fancy restaurant. The kids wanted hamburgers for dinner. We waited and waited for dinner. Dad called for the head waiter, "Can you speed it up, these kids are getting hungry". The waiter replied, "We are going as fast as we can, it takes a while to grind steaks into hamburger."

for Tuesday June7th

Jeanni celebrated her birthday in Rome. She and Kelsey had pizza and gelato for dinner.

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Where different views were taken from. Someday we will travel with our ipad to virtually visit these locations.

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Click here and you will see some of Rome's famous buildings and views. I was there a while back and had to share the views with lots of lookers. The detail from floor to ceilings 360 degree photos are remarkable.

for Monday June 6th

2010 Reunion.

Date of this picture about 1978

Beauty ages gracefully. This picture is 1991.

for Sunday June 5th

Our two travelers in Florence. It appears the famous dome is in the back ground.

Looks like Kelsey is practicing for cheer leading next term.

Some of the ever present nuns in Italy. The one in charge does not look happy.

for Saturday June 4th

This picture was taken 1972. Jeanni's 6th birthday. Happy Birthday young daughter.

Jeanni's sibs: Patti, Steve, Jeanni, Joseph, and Mike with eyes open.

Same poise, except mike has his tongue out.

for Friday June 3rd

Pictures from Jeanni. Family at home. She and Kelsey in Florence.

At the Uffizi Gallery.

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Hi Dad,

Kelsey and I spent hours at the Uffizi Gallery. I'm sure you have been there. Kelsey brought around tom the paintings she has studied and written about. I was so impressed with my beautiful daughters knowledge. Okay, I guess I sound like an obnoxious mother, but it feels like yesterday she was strutting around in her pull-ups singing songs by Melissa Etheridge. Hope all is going well.. Love Jeanni

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Jeanni, the Uffizi is on my to-do list. I had no idea who Melissa Etheridge is, so I googled her.