Dear Griffin,
Ernie and I went to St. Peter today to run some errands. When we visited Pam (more photos to follow), she suggested that we get our shots to protect us from the flu. I didn’t know that Sesame Street characters were “at risk”, but the public health staff assured us that it was the right thing to do. I told Ernie to go first. He was very brave.

Love,
Bert

Bert and Ernie have been enjoying a glorious white Christmas up in Minnesota. They sent this picture along to introduce Griffin to the joys of snowmen:

Dear Griffin,
It’s pretty cold outside, but Bert and I were pretty excited about our first time sledding this year!

Notice that I found my hat.

We’re glad that you like the snowflake for the window. Pam and Jeff put one up in their front window as well. It looks like you like the box the most. We have your picture up on the refrigerator already.

Love,
Ernie

Another missive from the snow-bound pair:

Dear Griffin,
We wanted you to know that the birdies in Minnesota are safe and well fed even though we have had quite a bit of snow. We couldn’t find Ernie’s hat, so he wore a warm scarf instead. Stay warm—we heard that it was quite chilly in Oakland, too!
Love,
Bert and Ernie

What a surprise! This morning Griffin received an email from Bert and Ernie! They’re staying with Jeff and Pam in Minnesota and have decided, apparently, to keep Griffin up-to-date on their lives. Here’s the message as it originally appeared:

Griffin,
We hope that you are having a great morning! Will you have some yogurt and cheese and squash for breakfast?

I think that we will have some cereal. We will help Jeff and Pam clear the driveway tonight. We are expecting lots of snow. We wish that you could come sledding with us. Bert got a new stocking cap, and he was happy to show it to you!

Love,
Bert and Ernie