looking fine in a new dress
The red gingham was too irresistible. love, Val
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August 2011
pictures from jay’s parents
Kirsten sent her pictures from Saturday. The view down the hill I guess the rain cleared away, and the fun began. These two are tubing partners every time. They look a little wet. Oh, by the way, click on the pic if you want and look at Lydia’s teeth. I was told what an orthodontic
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crickets
Little Jay, aka Baby Jay Tonight, late in the evening, I drove home with the windows open, sweet August darkness filling the air. Then I let myself into this quiet house, kissed a few sleeping kids, and one sleeping man, and took a hot bath. As I sat in the tub, rinsing my arms and
a weekend
Yep, we had one. Saturday Jay took the kids to his parents’ place. They retired to their lake home many years ago. They all spent the day tubing and water skiing, eating, playing cards. Kirsten was the only one with a camera, so if she sends any pictures, I’ll share them, for for now, nada.
just a perfect friday at the pool
Here we are, trying to get ready. It’s always a hassle rounding up our crap and getting out the door. But it’s so worth it. Here go the snorkel people. Alicia came to the pool too with b.g. and we snickered about them snorkeling in two feet of water with nothing to see but white
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dads at the pool
Okay, I have no idea who these dudes are. They were at the little pool with these kids today. b.g. thought they were fantastic. I watched all this for a little while, then said to the girl who supervises the pool, “How very different dads are. I mean, they’re fine, but not like mothers.” She
moments
Yeah, what about moments? Some are worth remembering. Like this. This is a picture Renee took of my Sweetie and me. She took it in a moment with her phone, and I laughed, expecting it to be a hideous picture–my hair looking like a rat’s nest, no make up, bad light. But it’s a gorgeous
learning to ski
Okay, here are some little people with big ideas. Now t.c. is going to give it a try. Poof. But he’s happy anyway. This takes a lot of patience, bringing the boat around again, and again, and again. But I’ve never heard Jay complain. John and Dan are helping Tim get ready for his turn.
a birthday at the lake
Yes, it’s Alicia, Dan’s wife of seven years now, mother to b.g. There is the Alicia who goes to her very dignified job dressed up and perfect. And then there is this Alicia who can be found at the lake–in a t-shirt and pigtails, baby on her lap. I do love both. Plus I love
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