The heat left us today, though I understand it will return next week. Today was overcast and soft, cool breeze, no hard edges of any kind. Kids came for lunch and Legos and these two cared for baby dolls and dug in bins. We walked up to the park and it was nice there today. […]
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Alicia sent me this picture of them and it’s very sweet. Alicia and I are fond of each other, truly. Plus, I love my grandchildren in a fierce, fiery way. And yet it’s not a lie that one of the things I love about these kid-in-laws is our shared affection for my children. The test
There was a big party at Dan and Alicia’s for this baby girl, turning one. There was this giant pink cake and two excited brothers. The younger brother was up at 6 am, went and woke up his mom to tell her about the party decorations he discovered in the morning. The ones she put
And that is the end of that. The food was delicious, the company easy-going, just a great Sunday afternoon. Thanks for having us all, and Happy Birthday again, Jay. I love you all, Grandma, aka MOM
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Yep, This turkey was no help at all. These guys have all the whole house to play in. So why are they doing papers on my bed? I do not know. I talked to them about messing up my room and they promised not to, and they actually really did not. While the others
You stole my heart, Buddy. A long time ago–six years ago. I didn’t realize hos much you and your baby sister look alike until I saw this old picture. That was HER same face, just a few months ago, eyes as bright as glass. I love this sweet picture: For a long time, you came
We headed to the sandbar to swim, just down the shore from our own cabin. No rocks, shallow, good for little kids. love, Val
Here she is, in a very pretty picture Heidi took, perfect little lips, perfect little toes. Here’s Heidi making the most of her maternity leave, sacked out in the recliner in the living room, p.j. off playing Barbies with Julia, far enough away so we don’t have to overhear their arguing. Here’s my girl hugging
It’s been a long week, emotional and strange. Alicia’s grandpa died this week, which was part of it. This picture was taken tonight at the funeral home, her little brother with the tiny sister on his lap, sticker books spread out over a table in this formal room. Yeah, it’s like this right now. Alicia’s
Alicia took this picture today and every time I look at her silly face, I start laughing all over again. You baby girls have made 2015 into a magical year. love forever, Grandma
