We did. I called on Saturday, checking out the plans of the others. These people did not have a fast, handy excuse to avoid us, so we went there. John ordered pizzas so delicious–Carbone’s. Absolutely phenomenal. We played games, card games and video games and it was so much fun. These are all the pictures […]
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The Leprechauns came, same as every year. They threw around a mess, threw candy, left a mean note. p.j. read the note, which seriously was not one of their best insults, and then laughed right out loud. At Dan’s house the note mentioned something about glitter and buttholes. Yeesh! This child has a tablet game
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That’s Lydia in the front and Tim in the back looking down. It was the Pops Concert, fun music, well performed, very nice. Today we had lunch and played all afternoon. Making malts with whipped cream on top. Thanks for having us. It was a wonderful day. Love, Val
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It was a great day. I took a few pictures, but don’t want to be intrusive with a camera in everyone’s face, so not that many. All the cousins were there. It was so much fun. It was the perfect way to spend a Sunday afternoon. Happy Birthday again, Child. So much love, Grandma
Eyes may be closed, but still smiling cooperatively. Post cake pillow fight: And that brings us to you, sweet James. It’s been an interesting and challenging time this winter, but know this: Everyone in this family loves you so incredibly much. This whole family is better with you in it, and that’s the truth. Happy
She arrived this afternoon. I loaded Heidi’s kids in the car and we drove to the airport to pick her up. She said the shade had been pulled down on this window most of the flight, but as they approached Minneapolis, the guy next to her put the shade up and she flinched: Snow! She
Indeed. Today she turned SEVEN. It was a great day. Gifts! LOL dolls, Squishamals, Hatchimals, I don’t even know what. I was at Target this morning, so confused. She was not confused. She was happy. Heidi and Joe and the kids brought taco meat and a fancy cake and we had a fun party here.
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Our oldest grandchild turned twelve today. Buddy, that’s YOU! (t.c. and his Aunt Julia) Here we go, the two of us enjoying a fine nap. First day of school picture from a long time ago: And now: You are truly one of my favorite people. When Grandpa and I became grandparents, I knew I’d love
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It’s been a lovely week and tomorrow we return home. Love, Val
the last day of vacation Read More »
The resort is huge and fancy, groomed gardens and wooden walking paths winding around between everything. Here’s a glimpse of the fancy stone hallway inside. Love, Val
