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Hi Zach, hope you had a fabulous and safe New Year. Did you make any resolutions? I made the most common one......to get in better shape, again. I am hitting the gym at our new place every night so we will see if that has any effect. Lots of birthdays this time of year in addition to yours so last weekend was full of celebrating. Jeff and I babysat Juliette while Ryan and Alicia went to the movies for Ryan's birthday, then we all had dinner together. We took Juliette to the park and then to Starbucks for hot chocolate. Remember you and I used to go there when I worked part time and I would order you a decaf Caramel Machiato. I still drink those you know, but I order the skinny version now. I wonder if you still visit coffee shops with your high school friends?

I also wonder about your graduation and when that will be. It's not too far off now and I would so love to be there for you. It is such an accomplishment. Cody's was very emotional for me because he had gone through so much to get to that point and you have too sweetheart. Please let me know if I can come for the occasion. I would be there in a heartbeat, I hope you know that. Not much more to say this time around. Cody is doing very well and he surprises me with his generosity and loving nature every day. He was wonderful to everyone at Christmas and gave everyone such heartfelt and personalized gifts. He surprised me with a 'date' with him, dinner and a movie for the two of us. I was so touched.

Not much else going on out here except that it has been extremely cold and you know me, I like the hot weather and will be glad when it comes around again. Take Care Zachary, I miss you with all my heart,

Love,
Mom
XOX

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