Sam graduates and Camille turns 9.

Just before the beginning of freedom for all of the kids, we celebrated two important things.

Sam graduated from elementary school. My 6th grader is moving on to Jr. Highschool. What? I find this change hard to accept and scary. I can't help my feelings of apprehension, I want to take him back and forth one million times from preschool, all over again. Why must they grow? I used to think that the principle of opposition in all things was applied to only good and evil. As time marchs on, I see that opposition is also present in the bittersweet. The inevitable changes that are before us in this life, that can be beautiful and so sad at the same time. Sam grows and he moves and he learns, the hands of time can not be stopped....but neither can my love, my love for him will never change. We're proud of you Sam!

Camille is 9 years old. Wasn't it just yesterday that I was posting on her baptism? Camille wanted Shepherd's pie for dinner, and that is what she got. This seems to be a favorite with all of the kids in our family. Camille got a lemon cake too, and some very girly presents....to fit in perfectly with the little girly threesome that is imagining around our house every time they are together. Lauren, Camille, and Heidi. The girls group. We are very grateful that Camille is in our family. Camille is a fun loving kid like no other. This girl will have fun with any group of kids anywhere. She's the perpetual clown and loves to make other people laugh. She is upbeat and versatile, she plays with the girls like a champ. Camille is very bright and observant. She is a good sister. I am still getting to know Camille, but from what I see, I really love her and we are very grateful she is in our family. I know Heidi would never be the same without her Camille, she adores her as a sister and a friend. We love you Mills!