Michele and I go WAAAAYYYYYY-BACK! Like... "coodie-shot" days...like crimped hair and fluorescent plastic bangles...like New Kids on the Block and shrinky-dinks! My mom and I met-up with Michele (who flew in from Vegas), Nicole (her sister who flew in from Virginia), Danielle (her other sister who flew in from Virginia), and their mom (who drove from Lodi) at the Oakland Temple this last Thursday 6-18-09. Danielle went through the temple for the first time! The day was beautiful and it was wonderful to reconnect with the girls! Growing-up, Michele's family was an extension of our own. Michele was like another sister to me (as were Nicole and Danielle). I always felt that Eileen (their mom) was another Aunt of ours. Eileen always had the most positive outlook on life and it was contagious! It was fun to find out that Michele is living in Vegas with her hubby and teaching 2nd grade. Nicole doesn't look old enough to be the mom of a college freshman! Danielle looks so happy and absolutely beautiful. And Eileen hasn't aged a day and still brings a smile to the faces of all around her! When it was time to leave, Michele and I didn't want to say good-bye. So we've agreed that Dan and I will have to drive-on over to Vegas soon and visit. Congrats Danielle! Michele, miss you already!
