In the banner on this blog, Kari, in the white jacket is the little pipsqueak in the pink coat. The rest of them were not born yet. We had a good time, but it was a work out. I had the stroller with the baby in it, and kept track of those two boys, who […]
It was a typical spring break kind of day–too muddy and cold to be outside, but so much energy inside the house. Plus there’s a winter storm dodging around us, and the weather feels unsettled. Everyone was restless and distracted. We tried to find things to do, but their attention span was nil. We put
These are our friends from the lake. He passed away a few weeks ago, and yesterday was the service. It was lovely, absolutely the most loving, funny, astute testimonials to the person he was–his music and art, his listening ear and kindness, the good food and laughter. It was sad, but also good to be
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Curious George played and we had toys on the blanket so she could work on crawling. The big sister worked on coloring and papers at the table. She usually won’t let me put her hair up, but today she did, and when she saw the picture thought it was p.j. I told her no–it’s YOU.
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James was in and out, home on break, very nice to have his quiet self around the house. Here’s Julia looking through the clothes going out for donation, found a few things she wanted to try before we move them along. Him, just because he’s cute: Same: These kids were here today for dinner. It
We did. I called on Saturday, checking out the plans of the others. These people did not have a fast, handy excuse to avoid us, so we went there. John ordered pizzas so delicious–Carbone’s. Absolutely phenomenal. We played games, card games and video games and it was so much fun. These are all the pictures
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The Leprechauns came, same as every year. They threw around a mess, threw candy, left a mean note. p.j. read the note, which seriously was not one of their best insults, and then laughed right out loud. At Dan’s house the note mentioned something about glitter and buttholes. Yeesh! This child has a tablet game
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That’s Lydia in the front and Tim in the back looking down. It was the Pops Concert, fun music, well performed, very nice. Today we had lunch and played all afternoon. Making malts with whipped cream on top. Thanks for having us. It was a wonderful day. Love, Val
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It was a great day. I took a few pictures, but don’t want to be intrusive with a camera in everyone’s face, so not that many. All the cousins were there. It was so much fun. It was the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Happy Birthday again, Child. So much love, Grandma
Eyes may be closed, but still smiling cooperatively. Post cake pillow fight: And that brings us to you, sweet James. It’s been an interesting and challenging time this winter, but know this: Everyone in this family loves you so incredibly much. This whole family is better with you in it, and that’s the truth. Happy
