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a note to our daughter in 2037

Hello Yuki,

The picture below is of two of your grandparents in 1997 or so. In the picture is your father's father (men call him "Joe") and your mother's mother (who goes by "Janet") on the occasion of their first visit together after your parents announced their engagement. We thought you might want to hang on to it for some time in the future when you are out in the world living your life and we come to visit you. It should help you find us at the airport.

Grandpa Joe & Grandma Janet, circa 1997
(also very likely Yuki's parents in 2037)

Comments

Michelle said…
You mean that's not you guys last week?
amanda lee said…
stop being so cute you people and your family.
Anonymous said…
philip and mimi fast foward 40 years!!!!
xo
gibs
A Granddaughter said…
i cannot stop laughing. i heart you people.
Gillian said…
Nora already thinks it's you guys. "That's Philip and Mimi?"

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