Today Claire turned 16. We went to the Secretary of State’s office after school and now she has her driver’s license. Just few minutes ago she drove away to pick up a friend and go to a school event. What a big day. I was very happy that Brian was able to be home for…

Friday was Bea’s 19th birthday and I didn’t know what to do with myself. First time ever that I haven’t seen her on her birthday. So I made a birthday cake while I thought of her. Just a little one. Brian was able to meet Bea in Konstanz – Bea is still struggling along trying…