A Sweet Memory from 2008

 This popped up in my Facebook memories, and I just had to share it here! It is my absolute favorite picture of Annie! Great big smile! Wearing a non regulation life vest with a rope around it so she wouldn't jump in the water. Her teeth show signs of thumbsucking. Best memories in the world!

Covid

 I have a much more detailed account in the book I'm writing, but I just thought I would mention here that The girls and I have been suffering with covid for about a week and a 1/2. The culprit? Our family July 4th get together at the lake!! Annie had it. Annie gave it to me. I gave it to aunt Patsy. Aunt Patsy gave it to Leia. Leia gave it to Harvest. I am pretty sure it stopped there. It was the BA5 Omicron variant. It was very mild. Felt like a flu or a bad cold with fever. We had a relapse after about one week, that included nausea. Finally testing negative now and back to work!

Annie Loves Her Kitty : Miku 2022

Happy Father's Day, Papa 2022

Three generations of the Compare genes!

My cousin Whitney posted this next one:

FOUR generations of the Compare genes! My Pop-Pop, Cousin Whitney, Uncle Paul, and Grandma Fanny!

My Beautiful Annie & Leia at the Thompson Lake House

July Fourth 2022 : Lake Murray SC

Always in live with fire, I had to snap a pic of Leia and Harvest and SPARKELERS ON THE PORCH!?! [GASP] I didn't tell Grandpa. It was too cute.

Before Grandpa says grace: Another tradition.

 This moment brought tears to my eyes. I had to snap a picture. Leia and Annie sharing boiled peanuts just like when they were little.

July Fourth 2022 : Lake Murray Today ... and Only Yesterday