Everyone should have a Walker family

When I was 17 years old I met my new best friend, Chrissy Walker. I bamboozled her into inviting me to share her older sisters New York City apartment! Unfortunately, there were complications which meant I had to move in with her parents on Long Island while we re-thought our plan....
My memories of this time are wonderful. Agnes, her mother always saved a "hot plate" for me and her father, Charlie, insisted on picking me up at the train station every night. Did I mention they had 6 children of their own and most certainly didn't need to add me! Still, they welcomed me with open arms as did all of the siblings. Louise worked it out that Chrissy and I could move into her apartment. She showed us around the city and taught me that Venieros was better than Entemanns (only New Yorkers will get this).
Soon after, when Chrissy and I worked out the living situation her sister Suzy moved in. The next few years were full of folly, frolic and a lot of partying! Suzy was the only one of us who made any money, apparently, she graduated from college in a week with honors and had some sort of important banking job.This was great because it meant we all had an expense account,(It was a long time ago, so I'm pretty sure we are not directly responsible for the current financial crisis). Chrissy and I were the artists but Suzy was always behind every creative idea we had that involved her sponsorship/money.
This past weekend, I had a chance to surprise my old friend Suzanne, at her sister Louise's Colorado ski house. Being the Capitalist, liberal democrat that I am I knew this would be a hard weekend for my Alex B Keaton, conservative. I also, love her enough not to throw it in her face, (although, I did make a kicking gesture at the t.v. as The Bushes were leaving Washington). Over the weekend, we skied and laughed and watched 24 until my view of reality was distorted. We also, played with the kids. I found out that they disguise 30 year old men in the bodies of young boys named "Charlie". Charlie, is not only a good skier and totally fun to be around but he's wise. Now, his family may jokingly disagree but I tell you the kid is intuitive. During, one particular lunch when we were speaking of a long distance relationship gone bad he exclaimed "Long distance relationships never work"! Funny coming from someone just over a decade old. I really hate counting the decades.
I am not sure why I am so lucky to have the "Walkers" in my life but I am.
Although, I do think Charlie is the most imaginative and kind 11 year old I know I must disagree with him. Long distance relationships do last....At least, so far, in this case!
Cheers, Lizzie