Maria planned this and bought dye and over a dozen t-shirts. Rubber bands were applied and then dye. Out in the grass is the place for this. Gloves could be used, but we did not. Stained fingers and hands were everywhere. That dog is on the job: The shirts turned out beautiful. There are more […]
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I work from home all the time, but haven’t worked from the cabin for real before. But last week I did, and it was lovely sitting in Kirsten’s office upstairs, breeze from the window, awesome view. When I saw the whole gang enjoying a meal, ran over to eat some chips and dip before getting
A surprising number of little kids have become brave and taken off water skiing. This guy did great. He did get on his feet and it was impressive. The cheering could be heard all the way across from the lake. She skiied as well. Even this guy, only six years old. Love, Grandma
We were all together for days and days at the lake. Everybody–every single person did their best to be nice. It means a lot, especially when it rains and we’re all tripping over each other. Thank you all. Love, MOM and DAD
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She was dared to do this. I guess twenty dollars was involved, which kind of makes me laugh. She has little need for money. She’s thirteen. We pay her bills. But John held her up by the life jacket, and the others hung around and gave suggestions while they waited for the boat to idle
Everyone exhibits extraordinary patience on days like this. We have to. I told Alicia it’s like air travel. Everyone is in exactly the same little space, enduring the same situation. Everyone benefits if everyone is just as very patient and nice as possible. That’s her leading a craft project. She is an analyst with an
We were going to go to the splash pad, but not in the pouring rain. We felt sorry for ourselves for a little while, but then decided to make the best of the day and headed over to the children’s event at the mall. It was decorate a patriotic visor and face painting. Good enough.
The boat parade started late due to rain. When this boat went by they yelled to the kids, “Cannonball!” They jumped in, 1, 2, 3. Fireworks were fun. In spite of the rain and the energy in the house, it was a fun day. Lots of love, Val
It was a beautiful, hot weekend at the lake. This big, flat cushion was very cool. It was enjoyed all weekend. Tubing. Dan said it, late Saturday night: “Tubing is work.” Yes. You have to show up, act enthused, get on the tube, endure, and so on. Over and over and over and over a
Friday was our dads’ birthdays. Jay and I have fathers both born on the same day twelve years apart, but still coincidental. My parents hosted us in the evening, snacks and cake and ice cream and many wild people were there to celebrate on a very hot night. After the loud people sang one round,
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