Tim helped me haul this up from the basement. It was zipped carefully into a big giant bag last January. Well, yesterday they mentioned to me that one of Julia’s friends had FALLEN onto it during a sleepover. OMG. I was so afraid it would be broken, but no. Just the star for the top […]
and just like that? on to christmas Read More »
It was a beautiful day, snowstorm was all done by noon yesterday, so the roads were good, the sun was shining. The company was easy going and agreeable. People brought food to share, delicious. We used to do name tags so we didn’t end up with too many kids in a row, hard to pass
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Kirsten is in Thailand this week, and the pictures she’s sent are mesmerizing. She loves places, and travel, and adventure. It’s fun to live vicariously. Have so much fun Kirsten!! Thank you for sharing your pictures. Love, Mom and Dad and Everybody
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Curtains in the wash, dusting everywhere–this kitchen was a mess. It’s been a while since I went beyond the surface. I love these guys. And these: And vases hand painted years ago: This beast? Was filthy dusty. It’s all good now. I love salt and pepper shakers and have way too many, but aww: I
last weekend, cleaning up this mess Read More »
This umbilical hernia was about the size of a marshmallow when she was a baby, and was of no interest really for a long time. Then late this summer it grew and became very hard. It was concerning, so we scheduled the hernia repair, and also the spay. I didn’t care about spaying her, but
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We went to Jay’s parents for the day, enjoyed a delicious meal cooked by his mom, who has always been a fantastic cook and his dad was fun too, pictured above with our niece who is now a full-grown Spanish teacher. Dan and Alicia and their kids came too, and instead of driving home Saturday
That’s our guy, back row, in the middle. Awww. We’re so proud of you. Nothing but love, Grandpa and Grandma, Julia and Everybody
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It’s pretty. Tonight was one of those snowy nights where the sky is high and rosy and at 10 at night it’s almost as bright out as daytime. Time for bed. Good night. Love, Val
They are wonderful. I just loved this. I’m so glad you kids were there this weekend. It was the perfect ending. Love, MOM
