Visit to godson's sister's new home in Lafayette, California




Enjoyed a visit with Jennifer Andre  in their very new home, in Lafayette,  where she is expecting her second baby boy in October, so all is in readiness.  

Joan and her grandchild, Owen


Jennifer and her son, Owen

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