Julia went to camp for the week. I was grateful for these photos–they show a kid who is happy, surrounded by friends, with lots of things to do–probably not feeling homesick. We will be happy to see her on Friday, and I mailed her a letter today, but wishing Sweet Jule nothing but fun. […]
Heidi bought this kit do to hand prints of the girls and mount this inside an insulated cup as a gift for Joe. p.j. was easy to do. But the sister, not so much. The hands were ruled out pretty quickly, but it still wasn’t easy to get a footprint. Ahhh, job done, and
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It was a beautiful evening, celebrating with James, family and friends, lots of food. Congratulations James! love, Mom and Dad and Everybody
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Here’s before the service, “Smile!” He tried. Here’s during the baptism, him hoisting up his little brother for a good view. They have a Children’s Sermon every Sunday. This particular morning, the Children’s Sermon was for them to come up and witness the baptism right close up. Jay and Maria are the little girl’s godparents.
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We made our way home from the cabin to attend a niece’s graduation party. This mini van, ugly and dorky as it may be, is sure a comfortable in-between option for travel. Here’s Sidney, on my lap, wishing for Maria. Only a few pictures were taken at the grad party, and not even one of
It took a good long amount of time to get all the fishing poles ready. But it was time well spent. The whole operation was smooth once we were out on the lake in a sunny cove. Julia wakes up so slowly in the morning. She could use a pot of coffee to get going,
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Today’s the day John turns 36. Every time I wrote a check today I wanted to write 6-11-79. That’s the day we first met, kind of like this: John, thank you for all these many years of friendship and love, for being such a dedicated brother, and for being such a fine, responsible citizen of
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