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Our grandson posted this on instagram–Northern Lights over the neighbor’s house.  We almost never see these in Minneapolis, right in the city, but there they were, astonishingly beautiful.   Another grandson on the other side of St. Paul took this photo from his back door.  Love, Val

Maria and I met for lunch at my folks, and they were very busy little boys.   Here they’re offering the child to choose a donut. – He picked the biggest, gooey one of all, wow.   That’s delicious. – I love that little face, the chocolate lips. When it was time to go, they kept bringing

On Saturday afternoon late, about the time we thought they probably weren’t coming after all, this girl and her dad showed up, and they were the most pleasant company. We went out for supper and she got busy opening up the new cabin Barbies. They’re for everyone, new ones for the lake.  We had to

The show was so much fun!   Apparently our student had to audition and everything. Well, she did great, was dedicated to the practicing and learning all the songs and dances, really, really nice. Girl, we were so proud of you!   So much love, Grandma and Grandpa

– We have never had cats before and they do the oddest things, but they’re very sweet and so soft and gentle.    But on top of the fridge?   They were on curtain rods in Julia’s room until they destroyed them.  Tim knew where some industrial strength rods and brackets were, 1940s ones that came

Here we are, a few pictures from last week. But first had to swap out the keyboard because it isn’t typing H.  It’s always something. Anyway, these are two guys at lunch, spontaneously with their feet on the table.    – Later we went out to the patio, and Maria saw this picture and mentioned

We laughed that the feet on the table might be from Dad’s side of the family, but being honest?  It could also be from your mother. – – Ahhh what a wonderful year it has been watching you grow, getting to know you, and what a fine, funny guy you are. The year ahead is

– – – – Mummy wrap did not disappoint. We don’t have winners, and there are no rules, so that helps. – – Just a lot of hyper-ness and happiness. – – – – – – – – – Oh my goodness I love you all.     Grandma aka MOM aka VAL

– – – – – – – – – – – – Love, Grandma

– – – – It adds to the challenge. Nice work, Girls, Love, Mom