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Well done, Tim!   Love, Mom and Dad  

In the afternoon we went over to Sunnylane Park, which is always a nice place to be. After we got sick of that we went over to the park near my parents where they have the zip lines. These are really long ones, and pretty fast. The pond looks weird with no plants around it.

I love this video–him king of the coffee table, entertaining the group, and then crabby old me appears, scolding. It just makes me laugh so much.  Even 18 years into this grandma thing it is still way wilder and scruffier than I ever pictured. But it is also so much fun. These patient aunts led

We cooked supper on Friday night to celebrate. We sang Happy Birthday to this newly teenaged person And to James Even with more and more candles, still efficient. James, every year: Thank you for all the happiness you’ve brought us. Being your mom, your parents, your family has been nothing but a pleasure. Your patience,

Another teenager in the family! Some old pictures for fun Thirteen years of loving you? Lucky little old us Happy Birthday, Darling.   Love forever, Grandma and Grandpa 

This was a class project, where he interviewed his great grandparents about their knowledge and experiences related to the Great Depression.      Ahhhh very nice.   This project turned out beautifully. So proud. Love you so, Grandma

  Love, Grandma

  Love, Val