dear ruth....i miss you something terrible.  sebastian's birthday was this week and i so missed our routine.  the birthday picture i'd share with you first thing...the phone calls - at least 3 back and forth....for a birthday.  well...here's seb's picture....sixteen!  i can feel you all around us....i sense you all the time but i sure wish you could blog from heaven...

love, love, love,

m.