We went to a wedding in Duluth this weekend, the oldest daughter of a childhood friend, and we had a great time. The wedding was at the Sacred Heart Music Center, an old Catholic church that has been de-sanctified, whatever that means exactly. It’s beautiful inside, an old and fancy, used to be the main […]
So today, we’re in line at the McDonald’s drive up, these two in the back. The big one was singing away, big hearty voice: “Are you sleeping? Are you sleeping? Brother John? Brother John? Running with the werewolves Running with the werewolves Ding, ding, dong Ding, ding, dong.” The first time through, I thought I
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It was fun to be together tonight, even if just for an hour on a random Monday evening. A few pictures for fun: You have always been amazing. I’m excited for what the next year holds. Happy Birthday! So much love, Mom and Dad and Everybody
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This week he’s on his own, no training wheels. James was babysitting and said he didn’t love them sailing down the alley at top speed, made him nervous. No cars were around, but please, just be safe. Independence! Freedom! You go, Buddy. Love, Grandma
It was a school friends party with a herd of very energetic girls, so much laughing and giddiness. Musical chairs, only with pillows. It got pretty wild. It was fun. I haven’t been to a kid birthday party of this type in a long time. Lots of love, MOM
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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?
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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
