botannical garden
Very beautiful place–spent half the day here. These memorial benches, so sweet. Okay, good night. Love, Val
puerto vallarta, 2017
We made it–left early in the morning in a cab to the airport going 20 mph as the snow flew. The flight left over an hour late–de-icing and plowing the runway, but a few hours later, we landed in this sweet place. The hotel we stayed at before was right on the ocean, and that
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january weekend
Heidi gave me this little light, and it might be a Christmas decoration, but it has enough hearts that I’m leaving it out for Valentine’s Day. These kids came to be babysat last night and we had a lovely evening–a Pokemon show, a few video games, a little art and playing, some snacks, and a
january? hello!
We had a couple of guys here early in the week, nothing but fun all around, in every way. She’s just little and energetic, figuring things out. The vet came to our house today. She’s up to 37.5 pounds, the happily size of a usual Kindergartner. And all that sassy and cute. Artists at work:
hey, 2017
Some pictures from the Birthday Party last night, where they did the New Year’s Eve countdown: Back home again, cluttery house, tree dry as toast: She’s been here many New Year’s Eves. First time she made it all the way to midnight. In the morning she was in my bed with me and Grandpa, tucked
a guy turns 5
Supper on the 3 season porch: And uncle and a nephew playing video games: Gifts! Cake! Dan baked another masterpiece: And that brings us to the end of the greatest New Year’s Eve birthday ever. Buddy this was a great New Year’s Eve back as 2011 turned to 2012. There was the big Build
baby dog had a bath
She normally sleeps next to the doors where there’s a cool draft. Newfs are all about a cool breeze. But Julia gave her a bath tonight and she was cold, found a nest in these fuzzy blankets. She sleeps on her back. It’s weird and also adorable, belly up little long-legged puppy. So glad for
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family party, 2016
Everyone showed up in a good mood, ready to eat and have fun. They were all excited to open presents. So many fun and thoughtful gifts–lots of fun. Guinea pig salt and pepper shakers! Lots and lots of Lego building happened: And video games: It’s the end of a beautiful Christmas, feeling so lucky for
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