Dear Liza,
I got to spend the other day with Cousins Jasper and Kestrel. We took the train to the Oregon Zoo and spent a few hours, and it was a wonderful day on so many levels.
Spending time with these smart, funny young people is always a joy for me. At the incredible ages of 14 and 12, they bring different music and movie references, and always teach me something.
But mostly, we just walk around and play with whatever comes handy.
The eagle exhibit has a nest to be silly in,
And Jim Gion’s lion statues become set designs for more hanging out.
As you can see, Kestrel is now officially one bronze lioness long.
When we had seen all the animals, had lunch and were just about done, we caught the train back downtown and then home.
Kestrel remembered taking pictures at certain places, so we took new ones, to compare.
The one with Kestrel’s white dress was taken just last year. Here’s the same pose now.
I cannot believe how quickly everyone is growing! Everyone gets older, except me, I guess. I’m still the biggest kid in the place.
What a great day!
Love,
Grandma Judy
Dear Liza 