My MARISA

Almost 2 decades ago, I welcomed a dear-dear girl

into this world and into my life.

My MARISA!

Way back when, I babysat for her and

played with her and changed her diapers...

and now the tables have turned.

She now babysits for MY kids, plays with MY kids,

and has changed their diapers!

She brilliantly earned a full ride to Ball State University and is in the midst of a tough sophomore semester. We're coming up on

FAMILY WEEKEND, so Craig, the kids and I are hopping

into the car and making the trip. We're going to cheer in the cold at the

Saturday afternoon football game, then we'll

visit her dorm and have a yummy dinner.

I can hardly put into words how PROUD I am of how hard she works and how much she has already accomplished. She's an amazing young lady with a sweet spirit. She's tons of fun, and I love every second she has to spend with us.

Our family loves her with our whole hearts!

She's "quacktastic"

(inside joke)

Dear Marisa, LYLAS