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The dogs were super excited to see the cats. Heidi introduced her dog to our tiny neighbor, who was quite pleased to meet her. Upstairs in the room, the cats were a little overwhelmed by all the excitement. – – Love, Grandma

The game was in town, so John posted the date and time, and lots of us were able to be there. Perfect weather, concession stand for the kids, and they even won.  It was a great time. – – – – And there’s the group photo: We love you, Buddy    Love, Grandma and Grandpa

A perfectly ordinary place was made perfect by this rainy sunset.  Love, Val

Got all our guys going–the child was a little nervous about them, but that’s okay. – – – – – – A little color change starting: – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – – Love, Val

One thing led to another and we ended up patching and painting this room and a bunch of other things that we didn’t even intend on doing. – – But it is so good all nice and fresh. Love, Val

We dropped off Dannell’s birthday gift and got to see a flag football game too. – Dani was kind of distracting, but she liked it. – Love, Grandma and Grandpa

I’ve fallen way behind.These are pics from a weekend Jay and Katie spent with us at the lake. They brought the dogs, who loved it, and it was a laid back time. – – – – – – We played board games, ones we’ve never played before and it was a blast. – Love you

– Your birthday is always the most distracted week for a teacher, first week of school. But we didn’t forget! I hope the year ahead is full of laughter and accomplishments and so much fun. Happy Birthday, Sweetheart! We appreciate your patience and kindness and hard work, and we sure do love you,   Val and

Heard you got a part in the fall musical!!  This year is already looking better than ever. Sixteen years of you has been absolutely delightful. Happy Birthday, Buddy and all our best wishes for the year ahead. Love, Grandma and Grandpa – –

 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