We had a good time at the lake, in spite of the dark and occasional rain. Boat went to storage for the winter. Looking at a tree frog: Demonstrating the new railing: These two decided to go swimming. There were dares and someone jumped off the dock. Trying on everyone’s shoes: The window sill is […]
It’s fall, so about 2/3 of the light bulbs in this house have suddenly gone out. I’ve been going here and there with my little ladder changing bulbs all over the place. Two bathrooms had gone completely dark, and that was a pain in the neck. We went to Menards, bought bulbs, ($35!! for light
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We spent the weekend in Wisconsin with my parents. Dan and Heidi were there, Heidi with both her kids, Dan with only one of his. p.j.’s little sister: This hammock was SO MUCH FUN they eventually destroyed the post that held up the feet. Not sure what’s to be done about that. If my dad
p.j. started school last week, and she’s happy to go. She also has a loose tooth, and called my sister yesterday to let her know too. It’s weird after all these years of her here with us, to be in our days without her. We’ll adjust in time, but it’s so quiet around here. She’s
These little critters were found in the dirt near the wood pile. Love, Grandma
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We’re up at the lake this weekend, very quiet weekend. We have been working on the fish house. Jay fixed the door and replaced a few rotten boards. We had to go to Menards for paint and boards. I painted. This morning I made scrambled eggs. I made a huge batch: nine eggs, cheese,
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Here’s a picture from a long time ago, but you both still look the same. This is something I wrote back in 2002, back before you guys were married: Happy New Year! This year our family will be getting bigger though not in the usual way we have. Our oldest son and his girlfriend of many
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On the first day of school, we take First Day of School pictures, and go out for lunch. It’s a lovely tradition we all enjoy. The kids get to decide where they want their picture taken. One of Lydia’s last homeschool photos she chose to perch on some old toilets in front of the garage–when
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Thanks for making us part of this evening. We were so happy to be there with you. All these years of loving you? Since 2009? When you used to come to my house and we’d have Couch Potato Grandma and nap together? To now when you’re a full-grown guy building Legos with your dad and
This is the house we live in, the early to mid-morning light. So some especially cute people have shown up. And yeah, we get to figure that out Trying on all the basket of dirty clothes: Some kind of wild bangs situation I tried to assist with and was rejected. Ice cream on the patio!
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