12/14/08
Tom came up to LG today with his classy new car for a visit. In honor of Mom, a year after her death, he brought a helium balloon to release. In typical Schulz fashion, the balloon got away in our great room when we were trying to fasten a note on it, and so a comedy routine ensued where I was hitting the balloon down from the balcony, using a duster on a stick, while Carol and Tom were running around downstairs trying to nab it before it went back up to an inaccessible area, all the while laughing hysterically, with Lucky barking at the top of her lungs and Annie going psycho behind her! Finally captured the balloon and tied on the note and sent it up outside. I hope Mom and Dad were laughing in heaven, and know how much they are missed. jan