The apple doesn't fall far from the tree ...

Tyler is in many ways just like Bob -- there are similarities especially from their childhood. When Tyler was about 2, he would love to preach -- as I understand it, Bob started about then, too!

One of the things we have noticed is how they both remember important information about people. For instance, the birthday party Tyler (and his parents) attended today. It was for a friend and even though the little gal was only two years old, it was important to get a nice gift.

"Mom, let's get something to do with The Mickey Mouse Club House 'cause that's what Elora likes." He actually wanted to buy her the house but that was a little far out of everybody's budget. Okay, let's see, for a two year old. Would they like that or is he speaking from a seven year old's mind.

"Mom, don't you remember when she stayed with us last year?" Elora had stayed with Sandi for a couple hours a year ago when Elora and her mom and dad had visited family here in St. Pete. (Elora's daddy in in the Air Force and stationed in Minot, ND -- a long ways away!) So, Tyler has only seen Elora a couple times but remembered when she stayed with them she really liked watching The Mickey Mouse Club House show. And remembered that they had given her a figurine from the show last year. Sadly, Sandi couldn't find anything this year so had to settle for something else.

I reminded Sandi that he inherited that trait from Bob and his ability to remember the little things that matter most to friends! Tyler remembered quickly and was anxious to get something she really wanted. Even if she is only two years old!

Well ... today was a in some ways a wash out! Only for rain purposes .. the rest of the day was wonderful! I had lunch with Diana Russell and her mother and what an awesome time we had. We reminisced about old times and old friends and new times and new friends ... we're going to do it again soon. I'm glad they moved down this way. Even though they are relatively close, it's one of those ... 'so close and yet so far away'! We'll not wait so long the next time. Thanks, Diana -- by the way, I realized I had brought my camera -- but it never got out of my purse. Guess I am getting old-er!