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We got back a few hours ago -- the trip was pleasant, most of our interactions with my family were stress-free, and it was really nice to watch Sylvia playing with my parents. Yesterday afternoon we were all sitting around their living room and somehow a game developed where whenever the conversation skipped a beat, Sylvia would run to whichever grandparent she was not currently sitting by and give a big hug -- a running leap hug -- and then sit next to that grandparent until the next skipped beat. Also she spent a few hours Thursday morning, helping my mom cook -- she made pumpkin pie and stuffing for the turkey, and helped stuff the turkey. (The stuffing did not come out very well, but I think that was the fault of a too-hot oven rather than due to any shortcomings in the preparation.) Seeing Monique (and Justin and their kids) and Jeremy and Mike was great -- also Manjeet and J'aimee were there, neither of whom I have seen for more than 10 years. Brianne (is that correct spelling?) has grown up into a wonderfully hip high school student who reminds me very strongly of Monique at her age.
posted evening of Saturday, November 29th, 2003
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