fishing at the dock
The fish were not that hungry, and were also pretty small. They let the few they caught go again. Now it’s Monday, and back to reality, but that’s okay–a fine Monday it is. love, Val
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September 2014
a gorgeous day
The lake was high, up about a foot from the rain last week, but perfectly crystal clear. We could see a turtle swimming way down in the weeds, and lots of fish swimming. This caterpillar was in the cup holder of the chair. At first I thought it was a rolled up leaf, but then
quiet at the lake
We made a quick trip up for just one night with these guys. I love having the whole family at the lake, but this is nice too. It’s very, very quiet. And we got in a rousing game of Apples to Apples, which we haven’t done in a while. When everyone is up, we tend
the big birthday party
When a guy turns five, you gotta do it up right. This is the amazing bounce castle that we used to get p.j. to go to bed. “You have to sleep if you’re going to a party with a BOUNCE CASTLE!” It’s true! You have to. He was pretty excited: Happy Birthday again, Buddy. It
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Dannell’s birthday
Dannell, it’s your birthday again. Funny how that happens year after year. When we met, you were like probably twenty. I was still in my thirties. But that’s all right. We’re still us, and I love you very much. You came into motherhood with a degree in early childhood. I came into the whole endeavor
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b.g. are you really five?
You used to spend sooo much time here. You did when you were little and t.c. did too back in the day when we babysat you babies. I have millions of pictures of you guys. And you were soooo cute. Here are the little aunties, entertaining. We had lots of naps, many of them on
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first days of school
They’re always a milestone. Today was Kari, aka Lydia’s first day of school. (I haven’t asked her what name she’s going by at school. I think probably Lydia.) She’s beginning Grade 9 and that’s when the other kids also headed off to the big public high school not that far from here. (John demanded to go. He
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weekend in august
There was lots of goofing around. This car causes more fights than anything else. They love it, but they fight. The eagle: It was a nice weekend, lots of noise and food, a little fishing. Hello, September. It’s going to be fun to see what’s next. love, Val