a toast to Qn Elizabeth

This toast is a little sideways in that it’s my prediction for Adare and Jack

Many of you know that Krisse have been besties since 7th grade when we worked in the library together with Robert Byrd whose assigned shelves we would mess up so he had more work to do!

Hanging around the Pasternack household I got to know the storied family well enough to know not to be there when it was Krisse’s turn to do the dishes.

The seven beautiful sisters were a marvel - both then and now.

As they grew up and had their own families I noticed that they have more in common than just beauty.

All seven girls - AND ALL OF THEIR daughters - are the best mothers I know. You will never find better mothers. They are fierce in the love, protection, guidance, AND discipline they provide their children.

Katherine is such a great mom that when her children grew up, she began mothering peacocks! Wherever Karen and Tom are, you will find their kids close by. When I give shampoo to Krisse, it goes straight to Vaughn! And Krisse can diagnose a cough from next door.

And I think we all know where it comes from, but I want to spell it out anyway.

All of these fabulous moms learned at the feet of the master, the mother of all these mothers, Mrs. P!  She is SO strong and So loving. I have always been in awe of her.  
 
So with apologies to The King, I would like to toast The Queen - Queen Elizabeth!!