David Multer

The garden is coming along great this year. The warm weather has been a bit slow, so the tomato plants are a bit behind.

Time to get down to some real shopping. This is the first time that Charlotte’s seen the new Union Square since they redid it.

Jeff and Eileen sent these pictures to Monica. Monica says they look like cute little cows. She’s got this cow thing.

Charlotte and Lynn head up to San Francisco to enjoy the weekend together. Lynn and Peter are headed to Spain for Peter’s next post soon, so this is the last chance for a get together unless we head out to Europe. They’re staying at the Marine Club near Union Square.

Nick has been excited for weeks preparing for the upcoming Julius Caesar play. He’s playing the part of Cicero and he has his lines all memorized. There’s plenty of preparations before the play starts. Lynn’s up visiting and helps Charlotte with things. Looks like I’m running a few minutes late. Nick looks so grown up with his sideburns. If it wasn’t for the toga, he would be the splitting image of Elvis. I was very impressed with all the kids. They memorized their lines perfectly and spoke very clearly and with great emotion. They sure do grow up quick. ...

Another of Valri’s pets makes its way to the Multer house. This time it’s Booster, and Cheerio is in love again. He isn’t quite as noisy as Ruby, but he definitely spends a lot of time singing love songs.

Monica’s been begging to go to the boardwalk for so long, we really had to go. It’s so close to the house, but the crowds are always a drag. We headed out early while the fog was still burning off. There were no lines, so it really was easy. Gabe loves the little flying rides like the helicopters. Nick goes for the high speed spinning rides. I like the roller coasters and the log ride. Anyone up for a big drop? ...

A few shots around the camp before heading back to California. The babbling brook really is going this time of year. The lake is so clear and still, Charlotte gets a shot of a crayfish making his way between rock fields. Before they leave, George manages to drop his expensive glasses into the lake. During the summer, this would be an easy problem, but the lake is really cold still. They decide to try and snag them from the small boat, but luck isn’t on their side. George finally leans over and reaches down to get them. Nothing like a nice cold plunge before heading out to the airport. ...

It’s good to see the family together on this very difficult day. It’s hard to see family pictures like these knowing that Charlotte won’t be in them anymore. I know I’ll always think she’s still there somehow. The ceremony at the church was a small affair just like Charlotte wanted it. After the funeral, I’m sure the conversation was very difficult. I’m happy that the girls were able to get out and enjoy the great Michigan outdoors on a day like this. It’s the kind of quiet time where thoughts come most clearly. ...

Charlotte’s mom just passed away and she’s off to Bootjack with her brothers and sisters for the funeral. It’s certainly not the type of event anyone wants to bring family together, but I know they’re all happy to be up in Michigan.