The day started out with a kick ball game early in the morning, players in pajamas, in the wet grass, in the sun. As the morning went on, it became hot in the backyard and everyone ventured to the lake: There were fancy birthday cakes in the afternoon for Alicia and her mom: It was […]
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It was a gorgeous, perfect July day. Except her baby was a little sick, though not too much. But she was CRAN-ky. There were some intensely un-hinged moments, both day and night. Alicia persevered, though by the end, she was exhausted along with the child. Dan lopped a chunk of his index finger off in
We’ve made it over there quite a few times, same old Little Pool: Today Jay came. He arrived after we did, after running some errands. p.j. saw his van pull up and said, “It’s Grandpa’s van!” Then she saw him get out wearing a swim suit and she was delighted. He jumped into two feet
It’s her. It was her birthday. Gifts: An Auntie with a bunch of nieces and nephews: Time for cake: So much love, Julia–this family is so perfect with you in it. Happy Birthday again, Love, Mom and Dad and Everybody
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Jay drove the boat for a long time in the sun, and at some point he announced someone else could drive. He was taking a tube. It’s dark and humid here this evening, storms rolling in. Love, Val
Tree, struck by lightening last week–nobody was there, probably good. The ride home: James, way up there, painting: A nap at the Little Pool: Love, Mom, aka Grandma
Jay was down at the lake early this morning with the dog and took this picture. Love, Val
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Let that soak in. Wow. Dannell had a tooth pulled a couple weeks ago and had a dentist appointment on this side of town, so she joined us for lunch. They came back here for a little while afterward. Here’s two topless cousins eating popsicles on the patio: Late in the evening we sang and
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