This was eventually a successful run, lots of set up, so much patience, but voila. Elin has discovered Sam’s favorite pastime of watching fish in the water, trying to catch them. I’m so glad. It occupies her for long stretches of time, happily concentrating and enjoying the lake in her own way. Dan: Anyway, June […]
the tubing and the skiing Read More »
They caught so many tiny frogs and were so careful with them. Eventually they let them all go again at the edge of the swamp. There was hackeysack with a soccer ball, and what a great day this rainy morning turned into. You all are some of my very favorite people. We love you, Grandma
This was a long week, though I don’t know why. Just tired I guess. Wednesday when I walked through the kitchen, this is what I saw. Yes. She ate ALL the bananas at once. I texted the pictures to Heidi who howled, “WHY??” We laughed. Sometimes you’re just super dang hungry for bananas, apparently. And
She was just great, so much fun. She found Apples to Apples absolutely riveting. Actually our game is too old. We need updated cards. Everyone is annoyed. This is what I saw right after a text from Dan asking us to keep her awake. Not possible. Onward to Monday. I can smell the mozzarella sticks
This girl is staying the weekend because her brothers and parents are at Boy Scout Camp. She’s easy company, pure sweetness: They had lunch on the patio in Hayward. And they went to the fish museum. These cousins showed up right before bedtime. And that’s the end of Friday. We’re so glad you’re here. Love,
Kirsten hosted the party, and it was just perfect. The weather was bright and not too hot, the company cheerful and easy-going, kids all so happy to see each other. Even this trio of 2015 birthday girls, crazy little nuts, upside down on Kirsten’s fancy sofas. Cousins in the yard had fun. Brothers on the
father’s day, 2019 Read More »
It was such a surprisingly great weekend. We played cards and enjoyed so much foolishness, watched a good movie and talked for hours, in peace. It felt luxurious to have time together like this. There’s Dannell on the dock with all the dinosaurs in a row beside her. You don’t see that every day. He
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This little girl ran to get out of her wet bathing suit and then appeared wearing THIS. It’s some kind of velour unicorn suit. When I turned and saw her, I jumped. It’s very cute, but totally unexpected. They had the idea to bring their remote control boat along and drive it with us. It
boat ride before bed Read More »
