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This beautiful dad turned 85 today. There aren’t even words to describe how lucky we all are having you. We love you like crazy. Happy Birthday, Love, Everybody

– While we were at the lake this was going on back at home–this weekend tournament. Second place! And then its back home to the pool – – Love, Grandma

It really hasn’t been warm enough for much swimming so far this summer. The dog swam out to them, and they pulled her up onto the mat. – – – – – – – – Love, Val

These guys came to visit again this summer, and it’s always fun.  The guys went caught fish and that was delicious.   They brought their dog, and he’s one heck of a nice guy. Love, Val

– – – – – – – Love, Grandma –

It’s been weeks of busy with nothing much. We had these guys stop by to meet the cats, who were quite pleased about that. – The curtains are done and I love them.  It took about eight hours, which is not so bad.  Here’s a picture of half done, the valances are done here. This

It has done nothing but rain, so they stopped cancelling games. That’s our sweet little player in the mint green jacket, playing in a downpour. Good grief. Here’s little Ruby, cute little puppy, got to play with her while I babysat the other night. – Eighth grade ceremony, granting the awards, very nice. – It’s

After Elin died, and we got Dani, I told the girls:  Get your cats. We were always worried about Elin and potential prey drive, and didn’t want any problems like that. But Dani is young, and that’s when you want them to learn about cats and getting along. So they did it! They’ve been waiting

– – – – – – – – – – Love, Grandma

By surprise we got to spend the weekend with just you two. Doesn’t happen often, but it was sure nice. – And this, Great Outdoors–we have to watch this again.  I was bummed this scene came on right after you and  Dad left to go golfing. – – – This girl is quite the artist.