The yard is truly disgusting. I hope to tackle this over the weekend, but right now? It’s disturbing. Otherwise, the week has been quiet and lovely. I took the pedicure spa over to Heidi’s for fun. They enjoyed it thoroughly. So the dog has thrown herself down on the baby blankets and the boppy. Why? […]
so glad for spring Read More »
Repaired the windows, last time we worked these over was about 25 years ago. The rotten parts were cut away and replaced with new wood, putty all fixed up. When that’s dry we can repaint and hopefully they’ll be all set for another 25 years. So glad it’s spring. Love, Val
Kids are home from college for now, and Heidi and Joe stopped over this afternoon. Kirsten showed up, and supper was festive and fun, and these guys laughed and played a board game. It was a very nice ending to a very nice weekend. Love, Mom
This girl had a splinter in her foot, so I brought this out to see if it would help. She loves water, messing with water, playing in the water, so she loved this. It took a little while for them to get up the courage to put their feet in, but then they were happy
It was very fun! So many people happily participated. Awww. This little girl has come so far. Look at those cheeks. So much love, Val, aka Grandma
down syndrome awareness day Read More »
The air was soft and cool today, the sunshine bright. This little girl is working on her wiggling skills, gaining strength again. She loves being here, kicking and looking at everything. When she gets tired, she closes her eyes. Okay, so I have hot flashes that are so hot. I know when they’re about to
tuesday in early spring Read More »
This weekend was lovely. The days are long and the sun is bright. Winter is on the way out. This is from Thursday, three little girls waiting to eat lunch at my parents. It was delicious. They were busy and funny. This was today, Alicia’s parents hanging out with us and Heidi’s gang, spending the
She was home last week on break and it was so much fun. She came with me while I babysat, and she and I have not spent this much time together, just the two of us, since when I can’t even remember. She’s lovely–YOU–you’re lovely company. I enjoyed it very much, and so did the
spring break for kari, and a fun weekend Read More »
So many pictures from this fantastic weekend, but tonight it’s your birthday, James. Twenty-two years of you in this family–how is that possible? Thank you for being the fine and beautiful man you are, and all the happiness you have brought us. We love you like crazy. Happy Birthday, love, Mom and Dad and Everybody.
Happy Birthday, Girlfriend. You are about the best. You’re an awesome friend, a great cousin, a lovely big sister. I love it when old clothes turn up again. There you are in your mother’s old flowered jacket from when she was a little girl. And you and Grandpa: So much love, my sweetheart. I hope
a girl turns eight Read More »
