This was the first Easter we’ve been back at Pam’s since 2019 before the pandemic! What a great day. This little cutie had a long, hot nap. A little basketball: Easter egg hunt: Thanks for hosting such a wonderful occasion. Love always, Val and Everybody
happy birthday to mom
This beautiful woman turned 80 today! It sounded like a full day of people celebrating with her, and we were happy to be part of this round. Confirmation above, baptism below: The two of us–what was I looking at? Oh my goodness, Alex, look at you. So lucky we all are to be loved like
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getting ready for easter
This spring, I am severely lacking in ambition, so tired. Every day tired. I have lists of ambitious things, but then opt for a nap instead. It’s absurd and annoying. The Easter decorations were never brought out. Kari gave me this beautiful Easter tree, and I love it. Tonight we watched Heidi’s kids over suppertime,
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myrtle beach
We booked this short weekend trip a few months ago. I didn’t want a party for my birthday, but Jay teased that I was making him look bad, so we compromised on this idea. I spent a couple hours clicking around on the internet and this trip presented and checked all the boxes: warmer than
happy birthday, lovely
I hope this is the best year ever. Thank you for everything you bring to this family, for the love and friendship, the laughter, the love. This whole family is lucky you’re in it. Happy Birthday! Love forever, Mom and Dad and Everybody
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como day
These kids didn’t have school on Monday, so we decided to go to Como. Still requires pre-registration to promote distancing, but that’s actually kind of nice. Normally the parking can be horrible there, but not these days. Could not imagine a nicer Monday that this was. I love you kids, Grandma
jay’s 30!
What a wonderful evening spent with you. Thank you for all the happiness you have brought us. Thank you for your sweetness and patience, your sense of humor, for being ours. Here’s to a great year. Happy Birthday, Love, Mom and Dad and Everybody
smoke detector
This is the bed, and this is the dog: Well, night before last the smoke detector battery was chirping and there she was on our bed between us, trembling. She threw herself down with a big sigh, head on her paws. And that’s where she was determined to remain ALL NIGHT, even after the smoke
been a while
It was a quiet week. James stopped by for supper one evening. Aaron was here for a little while. I saw my parents, and we spent Saturday afternoon with Jay’s parents. Sunday the guys were working at Kirsten’s house, so I went to keep Heidi company. Maria came too, and then Kari and Andrew showed