Heidi had this swimming day planned with Dannell and Alicia and the little cousins, but didn’t tell p.j. until this morning because she’d be confused and pester and be angry waiting. Well, Heidi said when she told her this morning p.j. was so excited she clenched her fists under her chin and her whole body shook. Her […]
Here’s a funny picture of you. Even before you were born, I knew I loved you. What I did not expect was YOU–that you’d be one of the most favorite people I’ve ever known. You’re fast and wild and a lot of times pretty loud. Your mind bounces through ideas so fast we can’t even
Just a few pictures. It was a great time, silly conversations. Best wishes always, Mister. We hope it’s a GREAT year. Happy Birthday, again. love, Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody
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It was so nice you were here yesterday–day before your birthday. You kids had fun. I absolutely love the little high chair you invented using the Dora chair. It fit your brother so perfectly. But I dug around and found pictures from back when you were born. Here’s your brother in bed with Tim and
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Today was the birthday party. The kids were all happy to see each other. Here’s m.c. opening a few extra birthday gifts. This little guy is approaching two and he was such a mild baby, but now he’s a sassy little devil. Ach, blurry. Blurry! So annoying. Heather came by, which was sweet to come be
You were as pretty a baby as there ever was, just like a big, fancy doll. Here are a couple pictures from those months when we babysat you both. Oh my goodness. And now, you so big, Mr. Luminous, talking and telling jokes, jumping high in the air, telling stories. photo by Lisa K Awww,
Today was Kirsten’s birthday. Well, technically it’s after midnight, so yesterday was. It turned out great. My parents came, and everybody did. We haven’t had a party like this for a few months, but it was nice and loud. Here he’s counting, not giving anyone the finger. Time for gifts: After their big wild bath,
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The woods are starting to show some color: The lake was still as glass. We took a walk to the dam today, and Maria was prettier than ever, curly hair blowing, white teeth, big blue eyes: I took a few pictures of a bunch of my girls: That little one was not a cooperator. We
I went looking for pictures of you tonight, not too hard to find. Here’s an old one. Recognize your sisters in law? Awww, this is so cute. Glamorous. Wonderful. Here you two are again: You have been a part of this family since forever practically it feels like, enduring the scrappy insanity of the sisters
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So tonight we headed to his house for a party. It was great. Dan baked this beautiful cake. I know it’s not rocket science, but I have questions, and I asked them, receiving no clear answers. How did you get it so straight? I’ve never baked a cake that tall and straight! Mine are rounder
