Cards from 2006 to 2013

2006: we were living on Maize Dr. in Virginia Beach, VA
“We hope your trip to Big Timber is safe and without crappy traffic. Caleb – it’ll be great to see you! Jess – we’re looking forward to meeting you!”

2008: after we got married in Virginia Beach
“We wish you many happy times and a wonderful future! (sorry for my sloppy handwriting!)”

2008: a pregnancy announcement (their first)

2008: Sammi’s first Christmas
“I have to say that if there was a contest for coolest Aunt & Uncle, you guys have won! The pig is super cute (Sam has chewed on it already) and that card was awesome! I heard that Trouthfishing in America CD a few years ago and wanted to get it for Sam – I’m so glad you did – it’s hilarious! Thank you for being great friends and relatives and thanks for the goodies, too!”

2009: we watched the ball drop in NYC
“Happy Christmas and Merry New Year! We heard you were going to New York – if you do, have fun! (… at least try to.) Hope to see you again soon!”

2010: born on Grandpa Robert’s birthday 51 years later
“Merry Christmas, Aldridge’s! I really hope we get to see you when you’re here in Montana! You’ll like Lyra, she’s just as tame as Sam is crazy 🙂 Drive carefully and… I guess you can bring Dad with you when you come over!”

2010: Lyra’s first Christmas (Susan is Jake’s mom)

2011: we were living on State Rd. A1A in Atlantic Beach, FL

Feb. 2012: Art from my nieces
“Dear Aunt Jess, You are the best Aunt EVER! Thank you SO much for the books 🙂 Lyra’s favorite is The Pokey Little Puppy. She learned how to say ‘turtle’! Sammi’s favorite is all of them, she says! We are excited to see you after you move to the west coast. We can hardly wait.”

2012: We were living on Dahlia Ave. in Imperial Beach, CA
Jake as Santa

2013: Sammi pulling Lyra in a sled
“Caleb, Jess, Sparky & Piggy, Thanks for coming to visit! Have a great Christmas!”

and cards from Robert (my father-in-law)

“Merry Christmas and Happy New Year. Have a great time ‘over there’ but hurry back home.”