all the way around the lake
She did it! Very nice, very nice. love you, Mom
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July 2012
and then?
We went home again, back to the lake, where it was much cooler and the water was fresh and bright. And spent the evening enjoying it. July, July, July. You’ve been fantastic. love, Val
washburn county fair, part 4 rides
It was a bit high. I tried to let go and not freak out. Lydia looks freaked out. He does not, trolling around in the Thomas Train. Here’s the guy for admission to the Tilt A Whirl, my favorite ride, holding full plate of food while handling tickets. I like him. love, Val
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washburn county fair, part 3
This guy and his parrot caught my eye, and I took this picture. He realized we were looking at him, so I crooked my finger and he came over to look at the picture, then posed for this one. THEN, he came out of the booth and handed the bird to ME. Oh my goodness,
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washburn county fair, part 2
Small town, friendly, fun. This was some small town school house, and m.c. ran inside to see if it was anything kids would want to see. She said yes. A local urchin, having a nap in a quiet shady place: Inside the old school house above. Outside the old school house below. This vehicle meets
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washburn county fair, pt 1
It was a charming small town county fair, Dannell’s idea to take the kids there. Lydia wanted to pet a horse. Wish come true: Here’s m.c. petting a tiny sleeping calf. love, Val
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a poo-TELL
We went to the lake this weekend and took two cars. This meant some kids and Sam went with Little Jay and some went with US. We got Maria and Sidney who are very calm. And we got these two, who are not. On the ride, in his boredom, Tim drew himself a tiny little
pictures from a hot week
It was close to 100 degrees as the week started out, muggy, heavy air. Here they’re trying to coax her to take a nap, but she’s wise to their devilish plot. We went back to the splash pad on Monday. After a while the kids wanted to go over to the playground next to the
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peacefully friday
It was such a peaceful afternoon. She’s digging in bags and purses here, a favorite activity. And eating gummy bears. Snorkel auntie In this last picture, shes stomping around in other people’s shoes and thats how it is. (Umm, no. We don’t care.) Happy, happy Friday, beautiful best day of the week. love, Val
7-19-12, a party
It was a gorgeous evening, a little hot, but not too much. I just love this picture. Now one kissing the Bieber. When we picked up the cake, the guy at the bakery asked me who Julia was? I pointed at her over near the cookies, “That’s her.” She ran over, and gasped at the