My children grew up here.  We remember the gloriously blooming crabapple tree which dominated the front yard.  There were some strong lower limbs for climbing. A neighbor once said that it was the most beautiful thing on the block. Here, family and friends knew joy, and we knew sorrow. 

We welcomed each new child, 

and said goodbye as each one left.  We rejoiced in victories, and grieved in defeats –

              but we never gave up!   ENDURE FORT!

Entry to the family home --   watercolor