Hey, Rachel,

Are your schoolkids still surviving you or have they all fled the country? You be kind to them.

So, Rachel, will we now have dancing roaches and mice?

Oh, and please keep Dad off the internet ordering flowers. They must cost a fortune. The only way he can do it is if you help him. I know he can't do it because I have the laptop and he needs help to do things on it. Sorry, love you Rick!

Today we went to a garden in Spartanburg. We had a good time. Was a little warm but more humid. Not unbearable though.

Tonight for supper we have cornflake encrusted chicken.

Rachel, do NOT put your handprints or footprints into the fresh cement. We do not need it to be decorated. Keep all creatures great and small out of it also.

Have you figured out where the groundhog and skunk have taken up residence? Make sure you do not invite them into the house. Between the bugs and the mice we have enough unwanted company.

Oh, you and Stephen need to go to bed on time and get up on time and not be late for work. Be on time. No excuses! They have been calling me every day about you two being late. Shame, shame!

Love,

Mother