Kirsten went around and around the lake with this little girl. I teased her, “Is there anything you would not do for this child?” She snickered, “No.” Okay here are Julia and p.j. when Kirby popped off the tube before they could get going. The little one was so upset, I could hear her wailing, […]
That’s her. Ten years of pure sunshine. She was born in the middle of the night, after we’d spent the day at the beach. Yep, a July morning ten years ago: See you soon, Girl love, all of us
These girls were here when I got home this morning. I wanted to take a picture of the sisters: The big sister took these pictures with my camera: And yes, a one second long video. You go ahead and enjoy that now. For one second. Happy Tuesday in June. love, Val
Julia went to camp for the week. I was grateful for these photos–they show a kid who is happy, surrounded by friends, with lots of things to do–probably not feeling homesick. We will be happy to see her on Friday, and I mailed her a letter today, but wishing Sweet Jule nothing but fun.
Heidi bought this kit do to hand prints of the girls and mount this inside an insulated cup as a gift for Joe. p.j. was easy to do. But the sister, not so much. The hands were ruled out pretty quickly, but it still wasn’t easy to get a footprint. Ahhh, job done, and
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It was a beautiful evening, celebrating with James, family and friends, lots of food. Congratulations James! love, Mom and Dad and Everybody
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Here’s before the service, “Smile!” He tried. Here’s during the baptism, him hoisting up his little brother for a good view. They have a Children’s Sermon every Sunday. This particular morning, the Children’s Sermon was for them to come up and witness the baptism right close up. Jay and Maria are the little girl’s godparents.
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We made our way home from the cabin to attend a niece’s graduation party. This mini van, ugly and dorky as it may be, is sure a comfortable in-between option for travel. Here’s Sidney, on my lap, wishing for Maria. Only a few pictures were taken at the grad party, and not even one of
