This is Andrea, my niece, in one of her graduation pictures. She is the youngest child of my brother, Gord, who is married to Barry's sister, Paula. Our families are very close and spend lots of time at each other's homes. I don't think there is anything that can take the place of a close-knit family, and I'm so thankful we have one! This includes my sister, Carol-Ann, and her family, too. If only they lived closer!