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– – – – Okay, that’s my feather duster. Destroyed. Who? Me? Love, Val

I hit Heidi up to color eggs, and she said to come over there and decorate. It was fun. These contraptions are cool, get some really fancy colorful eggs without much stress. – And then, Easter at Pam and Paul’s. They’ve done this so many times, its an art, and it’s pretty dang sweet. This

– Kirsten arranged for the family to all attend a game together.   We were making it close with the flight and game time, and then? They moved the game earlier. Oh well. Everybody had a great time. – Love to all you little maniacs, MOM

– – It was a nice day, a fun evening, lots of good wishes, and the year ahead is looking fine. Lots of love, Val

– – – – – – – – – – This was a lovely evening with pizza, gifts, and a lot of laughing. This year ahead is looking promising. Happy Birthday, Darling.  In this whole world, there is only one you. Love always, Mom and Dad

Last weekend was a very sad trip out east for our niece’s Celebration of Life.  It was beautiful, peaceful, and full of love, just like the life she lived.  This funny picture is of them, all together, singing. All words are inadequate, feel trite and cliche. Always so much love,  Val – – – –

– You were a good sport about seeing us tonight and it was so nice to see you on your birthday. Here’s hoping the year ahead is a great one. You are so incredibly loved. Happy Birthday, Sweetheart,  Love, Mom and Dad – – – – – – – – – – –

– – – – – – – – – Love, Val

They were in Florida and were generous with pictures. I love vacation photos, even if they aren’t mine. The kids were texting pics and it was nothing but fun. – These guys were in California. That’s their niece. She’s growing like crazy. – -And this? Always one of the best parts of vacation is coming

There was singing and after that, games in the lunch room.    This is the long jump.   Our little girl is a great cheerleader. – Balance beam – – – – – It was a fun night. I love you girls, Grandma and Grandpa