1. God

2. The horizon  and what lies beyond it  continually unfolding

3. Two helpful and well behaved children

4. Sylvia, my aunt, determined as ever

5. Cooler temps

6. Ratatouille

7. Crystal writing in the midst of a busy household with the addition of Hannah, get plenty of rest when you can, Crystal :)

8. A license plate that reads HELLO

9. Cassie gives another family party and now she can rest