NOVEMBER 2004 

My son Ryan, President Clinton and me at the opening of the Clinton Library in Arkansas

OCTOBER 2004

Last August 23rd was a wonderful celebration of Emily's marriage at our vacation cottage in Southern Ontario, Canada. Ryan walked her down the aisle, (or should I say, through the trees) and Allison was a perfect flower girl. Robert's spirit was very much present, as this was his "Sacred Place." He is buried here.

The vows were repeated overlooking the lake at sunset with lots of our dear friends from the area in attendance.

Many thanks to those brave souls who made the trek from afar. Even Emily’s first grade teacher, Sister Kathleen from Andover, Mass. made it!  My 'Sound of Music' sister, Debbie Turner, made a return visit with her beautiful family.  During the week, every room of the place was occupied, as was every sofa. There were even folks sleeping in tents in the woods. We ate, toasted and danced till the wee hours and more. My little Emily is now Mrs. Stacey Crowe.

THE ROBERT URICH HIGH TEA
The fashion show I put together in June “High Tea for Hope” with fashions by Alejandra Jackson and Donald Deal went off without a hitch.  It was a great success and raised funds for the Robert Urich Sarcoma Research Fund. The fashions were just fantastic. Here's some pictures from the event.  Lots of thanks to all who donated their time and talent, it would not have happened without them.

FASHION DESIGNERS DONALD DEAL & ALAJANDRA JACKSON	JUDITH RICE, JASON, ALAJANDRA JACKSON, HEATHER & DONALD DEAL	DONALD DEAL, HEATHER & ALAJANDRA JACKSON	VERONICA CARTWRIGHT, BECCA GULLION, KAREN ROGERS, ANGELA CARTWRIGHT	KYM KARATH & MOM ARILLIA	HEATHER & ANN URICH
RON & ROBERT FROM "IMPORTANT SALON" DONATED THEIR TIME TO DO HAIR AND MAKEUP	JANET ROTH & JUDITH RICE. EVENT COORDINATORS	HEATHER AND PHOTOGRAPHER BROTHER NEIL MENZIES PHOTOGRAPHED THE EVENT	BECCA & HEATHER'S SON RYAN	HEATHER WITH DAUGHTER ALISON	ALAJANDRA JACKSON BEGINS THE FASHION SHOW WITH HER FALL COLLECTION
ALAJANDRA'S FALL COLLECTION IS A BIG HIT	DONALD DEAL'S EVENING WEAR WOW'S THE CROWD

JUNE 2004

My son, Ryan, graduated from College and it was an emotional and proud day for all of us.

  Here's a picture of my new Grandchild Michelle. Baby, Mom and Dad are doing just great.

MAY 2004

Heather with her self portrait 'Louisa Von Trapp'. "40 Fabulous Faces"...a visual art celebration of who we are and what we believe after 40...was held in May. The original artwork was auctioned on EBAY with proceeds from the sale of the painting go to the Ovarian Cancer National Alliance and the National Ovarian Cancer Coalition and the charity of Heather's choice which was the Robert Urich Sarcoma Cancer Fund. 
In Robert's home town, (Toronto, Ohio) they are sponsoring the 2nd annual race walk to benefit the Urich Fund for Sarcoma Research at the University of Michigan. It will be held In Toronto, Ohio at 8AM at the Toronto High School stadium on July 3rd. This event coincides with the annual All School Reunion.... www.torontoinfocus.com

APRIL 2004

Hello Everyone!

It’s been ages since I’ve updated this website. Much has happened in our lives and all is well. I sold the big house and moved to a smaller more manageable one closer to town and my friends. Allison started kindergarten and Ryan graduates college in June with a Biology degree. My daughter Emily is married and had her baby, Michelle Loralai, on April 27, 2004 at 3:20PM. She was 11 lbs 9oz and 21 inches long. I was thrilled to be able to be there for the exciting event.  Here's a picture of me when Emily was a baby...and now to think my baby had a baby.  Yes…it’s the “G” word for me. We will be celebrating her wedding in Canada with family and friends this summer. We had a baby shower for Emily in my new house and a good time was had by all.

Emily opening gifts with sister Allison, Friends from SOM Charmian, me and Angela, Emily's friends, Janet Roth (head of The Urich Fund for Cancer Research) with her daughter, and Charmian and I at the end of the shower.

I just came back form a wonderful trip to NYC where I saw lots of great theater. Kym Karath and I visited Christopher Plummer back stage after enjoying his incredible performance of "King Lear". It was the first time I had seen him since the making of “The Sound of Music”. We had a terrific visit and vowed not to let another 40 years go by in-between.

  Kym Karath and I visit Christopher Plummer back stage
I have been busy putting together a fashion Show to be held on June 23^rd at the Bel Aire Hotel in Bel Aire, California. It’s going to be called “High Tea for Hope” and will feature fashions by Alejandra Jackson and Donald Deal. For ticket sales contact Janet Roth at the University of Michigan Comprehensive Cancer Center (734-763-6738). All of the proceeds will go to The Urich Fund for Cancer Research. This event will be a prelude to our annual Dinner/Auction Gala with Emeril Lagasse. This year the location and date for this annual event is yet to be determined.

My good friend Angela Cartwright and I are buried in projects. We hope to have at least one of them produced very soon! It’s a fun creative process that will hopefully be a lucrative one. Wish us luck!

Until next time