My sister-in-law (Jack's wife) Sandy and our granddaughter Jaylyn both celebrated their birthday on Thursday. Jaylyn's was a milestone. She turned 18. It seems like only yesterday she was JUST 17. Sandy's age is a bit of a mystery. If I heard right, she is so old she cried when the baby dinosaurs died. Anyhow, Happy Birthday to both of them and to anyone who had a birthday last week.

I hope everyone had a great time at the cruise. Good job all.

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