Dear Aunt Elizabeth

An open letter to my Aunt Elizabeth, who lives in England. Just a little update on the Davis family happenings.

Dear Aunt Elizabeth,

Did you know that Jeff and Kerry are engaged? Jeff had the oddest proposal idea in history, but Kerry said yes, so I guess it worked. There is a link to their wedding blog on my sidebar (Shark Tank 2011), or you can just click here. They are getting married on October 30, 2011, in Las Vegas. Apparently there is a shark tank with a tunnel in Mandalay Bay Hotel and Casino, so that is where they are tying the knot. A huge reception will be held in LA the next weekend. Their colors are red, black and silver. We are all super excited. Kerry has been part of the family for the five years they've dated, so this is just the next natural step and she will officially be part of the clan; no backing out now!

George and Stephanie are separating. She is packing up and moving back to Seattle towards the end of April. I'm not sure what is going on, but I hope they will be happier this way.

Dad loves teaching. He is reveling in working with the drama kids. Mom just keeps getting better and better with her position. She teaches parenting classes and advocates for the kids. She is a well of love and compassion. But you've known her longer than I have, so that shouldn't be a surprise. : )

Chris is graduating in May, and will work in my area this summer. He will stay with Kevin and I; it will be nice to have him around. He's always a fun time. Ben is working hard and the people at his company LOVE him. He's been promoted to Trainer and keeps winning the awards. What's not to love? Ben is our family's sweetheart.

I'm enjoying seeing Meghan a lot more since I've moved here. I think we've seen each other more in the past eighteen months than in the past sixteen years. It's been wonderful getting to know each other on a more adult level.

Kevin and I just had our one-year anniversary. Time has just flown by. We went to Hearst Castle our anniversary weekend. It is an amazing place just filled with art and antiquities. It is mind-boggling to think of the vast enormity of wealth this man must have possessed to create this extravagant compound. It is seriously incredible.

That is a quick update on our branch of the family tree. It is not much, but hopefully you feel somewhat caught up. We miss seeing you at family functions, and hopefully you and Peter can come out sometime soon for a visit. If you are ever in the Bay Area to see Meghan, I hope I get a chance to meet up with you, too.

Lots of love,

Shaine