April 2025

– This year, I am very proud to say, I reinforced the pinata, wrapped it several times in twine and wrapped around the loop too, so it was supported and reinforced. We didn’t have to resort to an aluminum bat and teenagers, but everyone had a good chance to try. – – – – – […]

They even decorated the shrubs – Pam’s family hid all these eggs, enough for twelve each. If a person reaches the limit, then they have to help the little kids. Everybody was happy. – – – I love this picture of Pam and John. It reminded me of the time when John was cooking a

Julia asked to attend church at St. John’s, and it was gorgeous in the morning sun, pancake breakfast and all downstairs. Then we headed to Pam and Paul’s to celebrate. – – – – – – – – – – – – Easter egg hunt and pinata to follow Love, Val

– – – It was a beautiful night for a special occasion at the Easter vigil at the church where the kids attend school. Congratulations on these special milestones,   Love, Grandma and Grandpa 

– – – – It was so much fun to see you so many times this week. Thirteen years of you?  We say this all the time, but it is the truth: This whole family is better with you in it. Lucky little old us. Hope today was a great day, and best wishes for

– – – – – – He’s been pretty opposed to naps, but she prevailed in the quietness. – – Nobody has played with the doll kitchen in a couple years, but she loves it. – Awww And this pretty mobile adds something special to this boring room where I spend many hours. And that’s

The grouse is back.  Look closely because he blends in with the leaves. This gouging was noticed on the deck. At first I thought how on earth did we gouge the deck like this?? Then I realized this was not caused by any lawn chair.  It was animals! Animals!   Chewing on the deck! And the

What incredible scenery – – – – – Love, MOM

Here she is with the report about zebras, very nice. And she had a speaking part, did a great job.  – And the carefully crafted diorama: What a fun night. This school has been such a blast. Love you kids, Grandma

The party yesterday was splendid, have not had the family together since Christmas.  Only one guy was missing, which  he would have loved this, but college is important. Potato salad and a big, fat chocolate cake – It was Jay’s birthday too this week, and we all got to see him and sing. – The