July 29 - Birthday Girl

Shannon is 13 today. As we've written before, milestones are tough. Reaching one makes you think about the next one, and that's something we just shouldn't do. So, celebrate today and stay in the present.

Shannon is loving her adventure and with all she's been through these past four months, she deserves some joy. From the sounds of it, Grandma and Papa are loving it, too. Yesterday took them to Alcatraz, Market Street, and across the Golden Gate Bridge for dinner in Sausalito. Today they've scheduled a cable car tour of the city, then off to Oakland to see the Twins play. They'll be home tomorrow. Can't wait ...