Loyal Hearts will Cherish Ever / Thoughts of Thee Throughout the Years

That's me singing you a song. It's the Alma Mater from my alma mater, Alma College. Why? Because I'm just back from a fantastic weekend in Michigan. It couldn't have been more perfect unless, of course, I'd had more time to spend with family and friends. There's never enough time. I celebrated homecoming at Alma with my dearest friends Beth, Amy, Beth, Danielle, and Laura. The 5 of them of been my friends since my first week of college. Eleven years later, we're still tight. It's amazing to see your families grow, girls. And, I have to say, we're all becoming even more beautiful as we age. :-)

With Amy, the first friend I made at Alma. Also has a degree in English.

Mad scientist Beth, who travelled to Texas in the dead of summer and lived to tell about it

The whole gang: Laura, Beth, Amy, Danielle, Me, Beth

WELCOME, CAMERON!

This is Cameron Christopher, the newest addition to our Alma family. He was born to Beth and Chris on August 31, 2007. I shall never forget the little fellow's birthday, as it's the day after my own.

We eagerly anticipate the arrival of Baby Williams next spring. Be well, Laura!

Other highlights of my journey: seeing my family (obviously), sleeping in the place where I was born (always good for the psyche, I say), and eating homegrown acorn squash for the first time in too long. Thanks, Grandma. :-) I met my niece Evangelene for the first time (she turns 1 November 1 and is the most beautiful baby in the world) and see my nephew Korbin, who is now a toddler. He couldn't walk when I saw him last. Come to think of it, I don't think he even had teeth. Pity I missed his brother Lennon, who may be the only one in the whole bunch who remembers me!