For Zachary James Pratt

Hey Zach, not that this is top of mind for you but I was finally able to figure out what was wrong with poor Rudy. He always had tummy problems and about 3 weeks ago passed a worm. After some testing it was determined he had round worm and probably got it from his mother's milk. Poor baby, this is why he is only 7 pounds and Stitch is twice that! He has been given the right medicine so now he should be fine and start gaining weight since he won't be sharing his food with some strange critter inside of him. I was so relieved when I figured it out and even though he has always been energetic and loving, once he took the meds he has been even more so. Not too much going on here except we are getting ready to go to Arizona for Heather's wedding. I can't believe I will be leaving California at about 70 degrees and it will be over 95 degrees in Arizona when we land. Cody will be watching the kitties for me. He has been doing a lot of writing these days, both songs and a boo...

Hey Zach, I am sure you are just as up on the happenings in Japan as we are here in California. All the devastation and loss really makes you stop and take stock of your life and family and treasure the relationships you have that much more dearly. I wish that I could have you back in my life as I worry so much about each day that goes by being lost to us forever. Please, please can you find it in your heart to reach out and say hello? Uncle Gregg is in Hawaii at the moment to make sure their condo didn't sustain any tsunami damage. There was damage to some hotels further south on the same coast of the Big Island, but where they are was not really affected. Lucky I guess but those in Japan, not so much. There will be grief and sadness for months and years to come. I know everyone is sending their prayers as well as whatever they can afford over there to help. I wonder if you and your school are involved in any fundraising activities to help out?? I participated in a small one last ...