We walked to the dam. It’s the same, but it was nice to take a walk. They swam for a little while, but it was cool and the lake was rough. It was nice in the back yard, but so windy at the lake. Saturday night we went to the Mexican restaurant in town for […]
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Friday was our dads’ birthdays. Jay and I have fathers both born on the same day twelve years apart, but still coincidental. My parents hosted us in the evening, snacks and cake and ice cream and many wild people were there to celebrate on a very hot night. After the loud people sang one round,
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Happy Birthday again John! John and a Sweetie, skiing together. I love this picture with your little dog’s ears in the front. So much love, Mom and Dad and Everybody
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Six years of you! On one hand it seems like you were just born. On the other hand, it seems like you have always been here. We can’t even imagine this family without you. Happy Birthday, Darling. Thank you for being ours. With love for always, Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody
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It was the usual gang: They brought me Puff Corn. I laughed. I can’t keep it in the house! I’ll eat it all! One bag we shared. The other one I’m saving for the lake. The meal was delicious. There were gifts and cake: This weird candle thing was fairly impressive. So much love, Mom,
Indeed. Today she turned SEVEN. It was a great day. Gifts! LOL dolls, Squishamals, Hatchimals, I don’t even know what. I was at Target this morning, so confused. She was not confused. She was happy. Heidi and Joe and the kids brought taco meat and a fancy cake and we had a fun party here.
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Our oldest grandchild turned twelve today. Buddy, that’s YOU! (t.c. and his Aunt Julia) Here we go, the two of us enjoying a fine nap. First day of school picture from a long time ago: And now: You are truly one of my favorite people. When Grandpa and I became grandparents, I knew I’d love
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Yes we’re gone, but that’s okay. There was a celebration at this house in Minneapolis today. Happy Birthday, You. In the whole world, there has never been another you. I hope being three is just absolutely fantastic, and we all love you so incredibly much. Happy Birthday, love Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody.
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Gifts were opened, a fine meal was served. It was a fun evening. Dan baked a fine princess birthday cake: Everyone sang. It was lovely. Happy 3rd Birthday to you, little girl. This whole family is better with you in it, and that is the truth. Thank you for being ours. Love Grandma and Grandpa
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Crazy! Nine years of you? You are just so you, so chatty and funny, lots of ideas, so much energy. And I have also seen you when you’re angry–truly a spectacular huff thrower, honestly. That’s an art, and you’ve got it. And now and then a huff is an entirely appropriate response to life. I
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