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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

The weeks have flown by, only one more week left of this summer.   Wow. – – Love, Val aka Grandma

– – – It was a great party, perfect summer night. Its been an impressive year, full of opportunities and changes and you’ve been up for it. It’s amazing how a cool, interesting kid can become a conscientious thoughtful man. Here’s hoping the year ahead is just as full of good things. We love you

He was very matter of fact about it, told us exactly what he wanted to do and then he DID IT! Way to go! I asked him if I could show these pictures and he didn’t hesitate: “Yes!” Exhilarating and magical, slippery as a bowling alley, you made it look easy. Nice work! Love, Grandma 

– – – – – – Love, Mom, aka Val

Heidi brought up this little pool for the backyard and it was a hit.  They filled it with warm water from the shower house, so they swam a long time. – – These plants.  I spent a lot of money on them a few years ago, like forty dollars each.  They struggled to get going.

It was a great celebration! – – The upstairs was all decorated for the much anticipated Upstairs Sleepover. – – Cake and ice cream and candles: Nice job! Here’s the thing about you–we love you like crazy. There’s nobody else in the world who could ever be you, and this whole family is lucky you’re

– – – – Love, Val