For Zachary James Pratt

Hi Zach, just got back from Minnesota (for business) and South Dakota (for my boss's wedding). Lot's of things going on last week as it was my 30th anniversary with the bank so they had a dinner for me in Minneapolis. We also spent some time up at Lake Ogelvy boating and swimming. Jeff stayed home with the kitties and sent me daily updates so I wouldn't miss them and him so much. The one here is of Kelso trying to get his bed back from Rudy who really loves it. Kelso just licks him until he can't take it anymore and leaves. Then Kelso promptly settles down in the bed for himself. It's funny to watch. I have a request and I hope you will grant it for me. I would really love some current pictures of you to put up at work and at home. The last time I saw you, you were 12 years old and so much has happened and changed since then. I asked your dad, but haven't heard back in a while so I thought I would appeal to you instead. I love you more than anything Zach and a...

Hi Zach, how was your July 4th? Do they have anything like the Singing Flag back there in Texas. We didn't go to a fireworks show this year, we spent the week with Ryan, Alicia and their little girl Juliette in Santa Cruz. Alicia's parents have a house down there. Then Cody joined us all for a barbecue back home in Walnut Creek. Juliette took a little while to warm up but she gave him a high-five before she left to go home to bed. This will be a short note as I just wanted to post some pictures for you to see and wish you a great holiday. I am still praying and hoping you will come around and get in touch with one or all of us. We miss you so much. All my love, Mom XOX