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 We stayed a couple extra days this week. Finally we made it to the antique shop for the first time this year.  It doesn’t change much, but these taxidermy pieces, oh my goodness. Look at that moose!  $3500! And this bear, think the tag says $495. Because of the way I am, I think, “Imagine […]

He’s been growing this Monarch for a while, and today was the day! Miraculous Demonstrating the free furniture out by the curb.  So far, no takers. After a bit of serious Keep-Away, they settled down to share this chunk of wood. – – – – – Love Grandma aka Val

It took a bit to get them all situated to head out. – – – An hour later they were back to figure out who had the biggest fish, the smallest, the most unique. They were very into it, and then back into the lake with these fish. – – – And then posing for

– – – Love, Val

Back to here again, after all these years, felt just right. Hope its a great year, Timothy. Love, Mom and Dad –

It was very nice to spend a little time with you tonight. – Her enthusiasm is so much fun. – – This family could not have a more devoted and loyal sister, aunt, daughter, friend.   Every little brother and sister, every cousin and person is lucky having you. Happy Birthday, Darling.  We could not love

– It’s been a wonderful year, Daniel. – Just like all the rest. How could anybody be as lucky as we are, having you for a son. Happy birthday, Sweetheart, and here’s hoping the year ahead is great too. Love, Mom and Dad and Everybody – –

Happy birthday to my beautiful sister With love always and forever, Val

This was the doorway to the school room years ago. When we built onto the family room, we added the second side of the French door that had been up in the garage, made a big doorway.  But the door to the school room had all the glass panes filled in with thin wood, so

I’ve been wanting to make it to a show all summer, and finally we made it. It was a laid back, fun time, sitting on the hill in the breeze beside the river, watching the show. So many talented performers, was a great show. – – – – – – Love, Val