The journey to this day was not a straight line, but we made it. mc was Confirmed. Sometimes it’s called Affirmation of Baptism instead. It’s a Lutheran tradition, and today was a wonderful day. Afterward John and Dannell served a feast, and all the cousins were together. I said, “Smile for me!” He did turn in […]
Last night there was an impromptu party in the kitchen. It was good. This morning we drove up north to visit Jay’s parents. Dan and Alicia were there too. The lake is starting to freeze, but it’s been cold, and the forecast states the overnight temps will be around zero all week, and the highs
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Heidi sent a big package of construction paper, so we took inspiration and made some goofy Thanksgiving turkeys–pj’s has eyes with long eyelashes drawn with sparkly crayon. And it’s winter now, at least a month earlier than we expected. Bah. The kids are happy enough about it. We had lunch with my parents and my
Alicia emailed these pictures she took yesterday as I had to leave to go work awhile. I left and she was outside supervising and the kids were existing in a state of delight, along with Sam, regarding the SNOW! Yes, and Tim, practical man, couldn’t be bothered to run down to the basement by the
Here are some Halloween crafts that appeared, looking FANTASTIC. So much fun. Alicia called and texted this morning with time to kill driving around on slippery roads, and yes. It worked out great. Kids, grilled cheese, time to play outside in the snow. Pssht. This snow arrived very suddenly and also is not particularly popular. We’re dealing
That’s what we hear, could be a foot before this time tomorrow night. Excited? No. I found this picture in a pile in the office and it was taken a far more lovely day, probably in July. Jay’s taking everyone on a walk to the bridge over the creek at my parents weekend place out
So she really, really wants a cat, but we can’t. Too many people in the family are allergic to them. It is sad, but true. That could be her leaping through the air in a leotard with a cat in her arms. I love you, Lydia. love, MOM
xo, JJ. I love you so very dearly, can’t believe it’s been a month since you were here. Julia is adjusting, though she cried a lot at first after we took you to the airport. Hug your brothers. Hug your dad and mom too, and also yourself. Until we meet again. XO. love, Val
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Yes, indeed. I captioned this, “naked niece invasion,” because that’s what happened, but then decided to change the title to avoid attracting strange visitors to the blog. This morning Julia took a bath, and as soon as pj realized Jule was in the tub, she started badgering to go get in also. She went from where
So this morning I was baffled and all confused as to why the house kept smelling like Sunday Dinner. Goodness sakes, where is my Grandma anyway?? Just a clutching and terrible wish for her in my arms. Well, Jay placed a beef roast and vegetables in the big crock pot early this morning, and that
