Getting Busy

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Hi Zach, wow, it seems like everything speeds up once school starts again. The next 4 weekends are jam packed with invitations between Juliette's 1st birthday (Ryan & Alicia's daughter), a visit with your Uncle Gregg & Auntie Kim before they leave for Greece and Jessica's graduation from the Paul Mitchell school, there's not a minute to breathe. We only have one free weekend out of 5, then Jeff and I leave for Italy. Cody has been busy as well. He is now working the Starbucks Kiosk inside his Safeway store. I haven't been in to get my coffee yet, but he looks very handsome in his black polo and green apron. He is also training for another position that he hopes to take over soon. It will mean a nice raise for him. I just realized, you are now old enough to have a part time job, but I bet your too busy with all your activities and probably don't have time. Not that you need one right now. Still hoping for that note you might send telling me all that is going on in your junior year of high school. I would love to know what plays or musicals you are part of or if you are taking any dance or voice lessons. I hope it is all going really well for you love.

I have attached a photo of me with Juliette at a picnic for Jeff's grammar school friend who just moved down here from Washington. Juliette looks very much like Ryan but has an analytical personality like Alicia. She is adorable and Jeff and I try to see her as much as possible. Anyway, don't want to make this too long, so I will sign off for now. As always, I think of you every minute of every day. My heart will be broken until we can reconnect and make up for all this lost time. I love you so much Zach.

Mom
XOX

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