birthdays

p.j. is three!

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 […]

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t.c. turns eight

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

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fifty four

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

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look at you

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,

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b.g. turns four

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

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