Don: Today – April 18 – is Karen’s birthday. We had a little birthday celebration Friday night witth the boys because Jacob was going to (and did) leave the next day for an educational tour to Chicago! Then her friends Lisa and Greg took us out on their boat for a little ride and stop at Shell Island. It was really nice to just take some time to relax outdoors. Dylan was with us and went swimming. The water was freezing! Last night we went to dinner with our friends Kristina and Mike at Chili’s. Big fun and great wings! Today Karen will get a little birthday time in with her parents.

Lot’s of Shands stuff to do between now and the 28th. Then we will be out of town until after BMT. If you want to catch her before she leaves town then don’t wait too long!