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 This was the first weekend we’ve really done much of this.  He came and sat between my knees for safekeeping, but then all at once I realized how heavy he’d become. Yep, this is why. love all you kids so, MOM, aka GRANDMA

 We brought the paddle boat up from the field last weekend and washed it and brought it to the shore. They were happy to see it.  This was a gift from my parents many years ago and it has brought so many hours of entertainment to so many kids. Oh, summer, how I love you.

Not even one word to say love, GRANDMA

 The grandkids were all excited about the firetruck next door. Yeah. That’s a truck for pumping septic and tanks.   I suppose if you sprayed that it might put out a fire. Maybe.  Here’s my baby Julia, trying out the baby toys and feeling very entertained.  Dan’s child:  Heidi and p.j.’s little sister:  Two little

 Kirsten went around and around the lake with this little girl. I teased her, “Is there anything you would not do for this child?” She snickered, “No.”  Okay here are Julia and p.j. when Kirby popped off the tube before they could get going.  The little one was so upset, I could hear her wailing,