A hello from the windy city

From Aunt Chris/ Sister:

No not that windy city; Simi Valley is Indian for "windy something".. city, valley, who know?

Well, I'm glad to say we all are doing very well here; we're shying away from hospitals, emergency rooms and health clubs.. They can all be dangerous to your health...... ha ha.

We're very busy with our new puppy, but couldn't ask for a better one. He slept through the night since we brought him home; goes outside and loves the grass. Does his business there except when the winds blew leaves and twings around him. Guess he thought a whole play yard was coming just to him. Kind of forgets to do his job and chases everything blowing by. But cannot complain at all. Everything he does is funny and that's more than I say about Phil and me. Can't remember the last time we were funny, especially after 35 yrs of marriage. ( your folks have us beat by 3 years) We're very excited to see our pregnant daughter and son-in-law. They've got temperatures of 13 degrees at their house , so we're glad they are coming here and not us going there.

Melanie, so glad to hear you are better.. You know in medicine they always say "common things happen commonly and rare things happen rarely?". Well you are a rare one. Even thought that complication is known to happen, you sure don't think it will happen to you. So now it's time for you guys to have the "common" thing have happen; hope you have a common pregnancy.

And yes, Jennifer; kidney stones are also "common" but definitely need to be watched. ( what is it with you guys??) Stay well this next year, you hear!!

Grandma is fine, but getting tired of the Simi Valley winds. Her apartment on the third floor and is like a wind tunnel. She asked me about if the wind is always like this; then remembers she's been here almost 4 yrs, so she should know.

Well, I need to go and finish decorating the Christmas tree. The best to everyone.

Love,
Chris