Gotta warm up the fryer if we’re going to have shrimp or cheese curds. Here’s a fierce uncle and his nephew, each with a big stick–no idea what they’re doing. Okay, cinnamon roll, which t.c. asked for when we had him with us at the grocery store, OR apple bread, which Big Jay picked out? […]
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“You, and your little dog too.” I said, “I’m going to put it all on facebook, and tag every single one!” She scoffs at me. Well, yeah. That’d take a lot of time I don’t have. But I do love you. Love, Mom
that girl i like to tease Read More »
Oh, there, take a picture of two friends, so they can remember being fourteen on weekends at the lake. Look again: Oh, Jimmy, that’s real cute. Aww, guys. I love you. love, Mom
Oh yeah, here we go. That’s Little Jay. That’s John, in the red swimming trunks. A few years ago, Little Jay accidentally kicked John in the heel playing soccer and broke his own foot. (I suppose bare feet aren’t the best idea.) Later that night, at urgent care, when they heard he broke a bone
a fiercly fought soccer game on a saturday night Read More »
She was mad about being left behind, so we offered to take her for a boat ride. She wanted to take the pontoon boat, so the dogs could come along and she could drive. Okay, fine. It was a great ride. Here’s the eagle: And the loon: This is a flock of seagulls resting on
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Tomorrow is the last day it’s open for the year. I know it! Too short a season! Two months go by fast. Anyway, some pictures for fun. love, Val All they did this year was snorkel. Next year she’ll be more of the action, less of the watching. But she had had a good time.
the last week at the pool Read More »
The red gingham was too irresistible. love, Val
looking fine in a new dress Read More »
Kirsten sent her pictures from Saturday. The view down the hill I guess the rain cleared away, and the fun began. These two are tubing partners every time. They look a little wet. Oh, by the way, click on the pic if you want and look at Lydia’s teeth. I was told what an orthodontic
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Little Jay, aka Baby Jay Tonight, late in the evening, I drove home with the windows open, sweet August darkness filling the air. Then I let myself into this quiet house, kissed a few sleeping kids, and one sleeping man, and took a hot bath. As I sat in the tub, rinsing my arms and
Yep, we had one. Saturday Jay took the kids to his parents’ place. They retired to their lake home many years ago. They all spent the day tubing and water skiing, eating, playing cards. Kirsten was the only one with a camera, so if she sends any pictures, I’ll share them, for for now, nada.
