We buried Helen’s ashes in a beautiful spot next to our creek waterfall, along with Irina and Boris. Aya made that blue figurine when she was in grade school … Helen loved it: Bantik quickly took up a guard position: Eric sang, he has a wonderful voice: We got lots of wonderful comments on Helen’s…
Helen died Monday morning, 01/03/2022, at home, age 60, far too young. She had metastatic liver cancer, was hospitalized for GI bleeds in May and August, and had been mostly in bed at home for the past 6 months, with hospice checkups for the last 8 weeks. She preferred to be very private on her…
Zach finished his traveling nurse gig in WA and picked his next 6 month gig in Alaska! In the Winter!! So far he has been having a blast: He has made lots of friends already, borrowed a dog for a hike, and bought a 2nd boat: Our adventures are a little more tame. Got back…
I left my cocoon for a week! Lots of WA people to visit, starting with a Grand Daughter, Ruby, and the boys! First time I got to see Zach’s van. Max and Clark love hanging out in it, as does Zach: Zach took me on a bike ride and Nick an I for a sailboat…
We have been getting a daily fix of Ruby the Adorable photos. The last photo compares Max, Clark, and Ruby newborns: Zach cut his beard for better virus control. While he was at it, he ditched his clothes: We had two sets of (vaccinated) visitors this month. We did manly things, including freezing ourselves in…
We have a Granddaughter!! Meet Ruby Kaifei Winter, born yesterday 7/30 after a 13 hour delivery, 7 lbs 15 oz: Chloe was more than ready for her appearance, and Zach taught Max some medical skills: In other news, I have started to drink! Coffee. For 63 years, nobody told me you can keep it zero…
