May 10, 1968

Dear Diary,

Wow! I am so glad to have you, dear diary!

When I came home from school today, Mama told me I got a package in the mail for my birthday, and it was you. Grandma and Grandpa sent you to me from Idaho.

My Grandma knows me real well, for sure! And Grandpa put a note in you that says I can keep track of visitors in you.

What a good idea!

I just know you are going to be my very best friend, dear diary.

Now I have to go write a thank you note for G & G. and another for Grams and Papa, who sent me money. I do love money. I will buy comic books, probly.

Good bye for now.

Your friend,

Emma

(A note from Paula)
2-4-2018

In 1968 Emma turned 8 years old. The visitors her grandpa mentioned are ghosts of ancestors who come and tell her stories or ask for help in solving mysteries from the past.

She seems to have lots to say, but she's 8. Please give her some slack for 2nd grade spelling!

Thanks!