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in reply to a message by Melissa
May 12, 1985
Dear grandmother,
Andrew and I were so sorry that you missed our wedding due to your accident. I know the trip from Australia is simply too long when you have a broken hip. I was dreadfully upset that you weren't there to share the day with us, so I will document it all for you so you can try to imagine it.
The ceremony took place at my church, because Andrew said he didn't mind, as he isn't very religious. We decorated it with lilies. I wanted white roses as well, but we couldn't since Rose is allergic to them. Isn't it ironic? My sister Rose is allergic to roses. Well, the church looked lovely. You know how pretty it is, with it's chandeliers and stained glass windows.
I am completely in love with my dress. I've enclosed pictures, but they're not very good, so I'll describe it as well. It was cream colored silk with off-the shoulder sleeves. It had a decorative corset back and a long skirt. I wore it with the lacy, floor length veil that you gave me from your wedding. Rose and the girls wore very pretty white garden dresses, and the men wore suits. Andrew looked very handsome.
The party began at five. It took place in these lovely gardens that were right near the water. We lit candles after sunset, and the whole place was very beautiful.
Tommorrow we leave for our honeymoon in Europe. I miss you grandmother, and I hope we can come visit you soon,
Your granddaughter,
Mrs. Violet Seymour Walton
May 28, 1987
Dear grandmother,
You’re a great-grandmother now! My daughter was born yesterday at 10:58 pm, weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Andrew and I are thrilled. We’ve decided to name her Adelaide Mary. Adelaide is partly for you, since you live in Adelaide, and Mary is for Andrew’s mother. Addie is so sweet. She has blue eyes and blonde hair, however her hair will probably darken as she gets older, being that my hair is auburn and Andrew’s is brown.
Andrew has been very helpful, especially while I was unable to get around much. He decorated Addie’s room almost completely on his own (with my input, of course). We weren’t sure whether Addie would be a girl or a boy, so he painted the room a pale antique green. Since she is a girl, we’ll be adding in more pink touches now. However, We have decided not to go too in depth, because Andrew and I are thinking about moving soon. A three bedroom house isn’t large enough to raise the large family we both want in.
I miss you, grandmother. You’ll have to fly in soon to see Addie now that your hip is healing.
Your granddaughter,
Violet Walton
June 2, 1990
Dear grandmother,
I hear you’re doing much better these days, which is fantastic. Andrew and I would love to come visit you sometime Down Under. Not right now, though, however, for we’ve just had an addition to the family.
I told you that Andrew and I were thinking about adopting a child. We’ve both always wanted a large family, but after Addie we’ve been having trouble having another baby. So we’ve just taken in two children , a girl and a boy. They are fraternal twins, put up for adoption by their teenage mother. The social worker said that they were born in Chicago. Their names are Kaytlin and Tyler, and they are almost four months old. We’ve been calling them Katie and Ty.
Addie is still adjusting to their presence. She calls Katie and Ty “it” or “those”. It’s very funny, but we have been telling her that Katie is a “she” just like herself, and Ty is a “he” just like Daddy. You’ll remember from your last visit to the country that Addie is a very chatty girl for only three. I think she takes after you. Her nusury school teacher says that she “is smart, but has trouble concentrating”.
We hope to hear from you soon, grandmother. I love you.
Your granddaughter,
Violet Walton
June 23, 1991
Dear grandmother,
The triplets are finally here! Three healthy boys. I’m still getting over the idea of six children. It was just barely a year ago we had only one! Well, we’re very glad. The boys have the same blond hair and blue eyes that Addie did when she was born, but theirs will probably darken to chestnut the same way Addie’s did.
After much deliberation, Andrew and I have settled on names: Philip Seymour, Nathaniel Andrew, and Theodore Hugh. Seymour for my maiden name, Andrew for Andrew, of course, and Hugh because it’s a family name on Andrew’s side What do you think?
You’d love our new house. Obviously, we couldn’t fit the boys in our little three bedroom house, so as soon as our doctor told us that triplets were on the way, we began frenzied house shopping. I’ll admit it was very stressful, but I think e made a good decision. We bought a pretty Victorian six bedroom home in upstate New York. It’s quite large, but we’ll need it. It has a lovely backyard and is in a neighborhood with good schools. Addie will be starting kindergarten the year after next, so we made sure of that before buying it.
In other news, we just bought a puppy. Addie had been begging for one for ages, and with our large new house, we finally agreed. Her name is Genevieve, but we call her Ginny. She is an adorable golden retriever with big black eyes. Addie loves her, and the twins alway giggle when Ginny plays with them.
Once again grandmother, I love you and I miss you.
Your granddaughter,
Violet Walton
May 17, 1995
Dear Grandmother,
I miss you terribly, even though I just saw you a month ago at the funeral. It’s all a bit too much: Rose and Alex’s deaths, and taking on Alanna and Patrick. Not to mention my little Henry Thomas, whom we call Harry. At lest you finally got to be there when one of my children were born, even if it was because my sister had just died.
Alanna is adjusting well – it probably helps that she and Addie are the same age. They’re sharing a bedroom, in fact. However, I’m a bit worried about Patrick. He’s very quiet for a three year old, and mostly keeps to himself. Alanna has been helping me with him, though – she knows all about him and is making an excellent mommy’s helper.
I’ve defiantly got my hands full, though. Alanna and Addie are in second grade together, which means homework and book reports that they need my help with. Then Katie and Ty started kindergarten this year, which at least means that they’re not in the house all day. Not that they’re not wanted; but Philip, Nat, Teddy, Patrick, and Harry are certainly enough to keep a mother busy!
We’ve still never gotten a chance to come visit you. Maybe in a few years when everone is old enough to travel. I love you grandmother,
Your granddaughter,
Violet Walton
****
October 3, 2005
Dear Addie,
I hope you’re having a good time at college, Dad and I miss you very much. I’m just writing to tell you that your great-grandmother passed away last night. She was very old, and she died peacefully. I’m just sorry that we never got to take you and everyone else to Australia to visit her. Harry never even met her, except when he was born.
Alanna told us that she’ll be coming home for a visit this weekend, it would be nice if you could make it as well. I’ve told Katie and the boys not to make any plans. We’re going to have a nice, family dinner. Ty was annoyed, of course, as he wanted to go to the movies with Sarah. I don’t think you’ve even met Sarah, Addie. Well, she’s very nice, and is a good match for Ty’s good natured rashness. Katie hates her, but that’s to be expected.
Phil, Nat, and Ted are doing well in their first year of high school. Phil’s team won their first football game, and he is very excited (even though, as only a freshman, he didn’t actually play.) Their report cards just came out last week. Phil and Ted are doing fine, but Nat came out to have the second highest average in their grade, topped only by a girl named Marina.
Patrick is also doing well, though he is going through that moody phase. He mostly stays in his room, his face inches from the computer. However, he is doing well in school, and is taking all honors classes.
Last but not least, Harry has become a regular chatterbox. I think he takes after a certain sister of his. Really, though, he is doing well, though he drives the other boys crazy always wanting to play with them.
I miss you, Addie. I love you.
Best wishes,
Mom
Dear grandmother,
Andrew and I were so sorry that you missed our wedding due to your accident. I know the trip from Australia is simply too long when you have a broken hip. I was dreadfully upset that you weren't there to share the day with us, so I will document it all for you so you can try to imagine it.
The ceremony took place at my church, because Andrew said he didn't mind, as he isn't very religious. We decorated it with lilies. I wanted white roses as well, but we couldn't since Rose is allergic to them. Isn't it ironic? My sister Rose is allergic to roses. Well, the church looked lovely. You know how pretty it is, with it's chandeliers and stained glass windows.
I am completely in love with my dress. I've enclosed pictures, but they're not very good, so I'll describe it as well. It was cream colored silk with off-the shoulder sleeves. It had a decorative corset back and a long skirt. I wore it with the lacy, floor length veil that you gave me from your wedding. Rose and the girls wore very pretty white garden dresses, and the men wore suits. Andrew looked very handsome.
The party began at five. It took place in these lovely gardens that were right near the water. We lit candles after sunset, and the whole place was very beautiful.
Tommorrow we leave for our honeymoon in Europe. I miss you grandmother, and I hope we can come visit you soon,
Your granddaughter,
Mrs. Violet Seymour Walton
May 28, 1987
Dear grandmother,
You’re a great-grandmother now! My daughter was born yesterday at 10:58 pm, weighing 7 pounds, 3 ounces. Andrew and I are thrilled. We’ve decided to name her Adelaide Mary. Adelaide is partly for you, since you live in Adelaide, and Mary is for Andrew’s mother. Addie is so sweet. She has blue eyes and blonde hair, however her hair will probably darken as she gets older, being that my hair is auburn and Andrew’s is brown.
Andrew has been very helpful, especially while I was unable to get around much. He decorated Addie’s room almost completely on his own (with my input, of course). We weren’t sure whether Addie would be a girl or a boy, so he painted the room a pale antique green. Since she is a girl, we’ll be adding in more pink touches now. However, We have decided not to go too in depth, because Andrew and I are thinking about moving soon. A three bedroom house isn’t large enough to raise the large family we both want in.
I miss you, grandmother. You’ll have to fly in soon to see Addie now that your hip is healing.
Your granddaughter,
Violet Walton
June 2, 1990
Dear grandmother,
I hear you’re doing much better these days, which is fantastic. Andrew and I would love to come visit you sometime Down Under. Not right now, though, however, for we’ve just had an addition to the family.
I told you that Andrew and I were thinking about adopting a child. We’ve both always wanted a large family, but after Addie we’ve been having trouble having another baby. So we’ve just taken in two children , a girl and a boy. They are fraternal twins, put up for adoption by their teenage mother. The social worker said that they were born in Chicago. Their names are Kaytlin and Tyler, and they are almost four months old. We’ve been calling them Katie and Ty.
Addie is still adjusting to their presence. She calls Katie and Ty “it” or “those”. It’s very funny, but we have been telling her that Katie is a “she” just like herself, and Ty is a “he” just like Daddy. You’ll remember from your last visit to the country that Addie is a very chatty girl for only three. I think she takes after you. Her nusury school teacher says that she “is smart, but has trouble concentrating”.
We hope to hear from you soon, grandmother. I love you.
Your granddaughter,
Violet Walton
June 23, 1991
Dear grandmother,
The triplets are finally here! Three healthy boys. I’m still getting over the idea of six children. It was just barely a year ago we had only one! Well, we’re very glad. The boys have the same blond hair and blue eyes that Addie did when she was born, but theirs will probably darken to chestnut the same way Addie’s did.
After much deliberation, Andrew and I have settled on names: Philip Seymour, Nathaniel Andrew, and Theodore Hugh. Seymour for my maiden name, Andrew for Andrew, of course, and Hugh because it’s a family name on Andrew’s side What do you think?
You’d love our new house. Obviously, we couldn’t fit the boys in our little three bedroom house, so as soon as our doctor told us that triplets were on the way, we began frenzied house shopping. I’ll admit it was very stressful, but I think e made a good decision. We bought a pretty Victorian six bedroom home in upstate New York. It’s quite large, but we’ll need it. It has a lovely backyard and is in a neighborhood with good schools. Addie will be starting kindergarten the year after next, so we made sure of that before buying it.
In other news, we just bought a puppy. Addie had been begging for one for ages, and with our large new house, we finally agreed. Her name is Genevieve, but we call her Ginny. She is an adorable golden retriever with big black eyes. Addie loves her, and the twins alway giggle when Ginny plays with them.
Once again grandmother, I love you and I miss you.
Your granddaughter,
Violet Walton
May 17, 1995
Dear Grandmother,
I miss you terribly, even though I just saw you a month ago at the funeral. It’s all a bit too much: Rose and Alex’s deaths, and taking on Alanna and Patrick. Not to mention my little Henry Thomas, whom we call Harry. At lest you finally got to be there when one of my children were born, even if it was because my sister had just died.
Alanna is adjusting well – it probably helps that she and Addie are the same age. They’re sharing a bedroom, in fact. However, I’m a bit worried about Patrick. He’s very quiet for a three year old, and mostly keeps to himself. Alanna has been helping me with him, though – she knows all about him and is making an excellent mommy’s helper.
I’ve defiantly got my hands full, though. Alanna and Addie are in second grade together, which means homework and book reports that they need my help with. Then Katie and Ty started kindergarten this year, which at least means that they’re not in the house all day. Not that they’re not wanted; but Philip, Nat, Teddy, Patrick, and Harry are certainly enough to keep a mother busy!
We’ve still never gotten a chance to come visit you. Maybe in a few years when everone is old enough to travel. I love you grandmother,
Your granddaughter,
Violet Walton
****
October 3, 2005
Dear Addie,
I hope you’re having a good time at college, Dad and I miss you very much. I’m just writing to tell you that your great-grandmother passed away last night. She was very old, and she died peacefully. I’m just sorry that we never got to take you and everyone else to Australia to visit her. Harry never even met her, except when he was born.
Alanna told us that she’ll be coming home for a visit this weekend, it would be nice if you could make it as well. I’ve told Katie and the boys not to make any plans. We’re going to have a nice, family dinner. Ty was annoyed, of course, as he wanted to go to the movies with Sarah. I don’t think you’ve even met Sarah, Addie. Well, she’s very nice, and is a good match for Ty’s good natured rashness. Katie hates her, but that’s to be expected.
Phil, Nat, and Ted are doing well in their first year of high school. Phil’s team won their first football game, and he is very excited (even though, as only a freshman, he didn’t actually play.) Their report cards just came out last week. Phil and Ted are doing fine, but Nat came out to have the second highest average in their grade, topped only by a girl named Marina.
Patrick is also doing well, though he is going through that moody phase. He mostly stays in his room, his face inches from the computer. However, he is doing well in school, and is taking all honors classes.
Last but not least, Harry has become a regular chatterbox. I think he takes after a certain sister of his. Really, though, he is doing well, though he drives the other boys crazy always wanting to play with them.
I miss you, Addie. I love you.
Best wishes,
Mom
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