Fourth of July weekend, 2019, brought to you by our sponsors, Patience, Kindness, and Sense of Humor. It was a spectacular weekend, and too many photos to sift through this late at night. But to all of you, my favorite people in the whole world? Thank you for the kindness you extend to each other […]
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Playing ball A walk to the field The storm wrecked this. Oh, joy. There was a fiercely fought game of spoons: Onward. Love, Grandma
This was eventually a successful run, lots of set up, so much patience, but voila. Elin has discovered Sam’s favorite pastime of watching fish in the water, trying to catch them. I’m so glad. It occupies her for long stretches of time, happily concentrating and enjoying the lake in her own way. Dan: Anyway, June
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They caught so many tiny frogs and were so careful with them. Eventually they let them all go again at the edge of the swamp. There was hackeysack with a soccer ball, and what a great day this rainy morning turned into. You all are some of my very favorite people. We love you, Grandma
She was just great, so much fun. She found Apples to Apples absolutely riveting. Actually our game is too old. We need updated cards. Everyone is annoyed. This is what I saw right after a text from Dan asking us to keep her awake. Not possible. Onward to Monday. I can smell the mozzarella sticks
This girl is staying the weekend because her brothers and parents are at Boy Scout Camp. She’s easy company, pure sweetness: They had lunch on the patio in Hayward. And they went to the fish museum. These cousins showed up right before bedtime. And that’s the end of Friday. We’re so glad you’re here. Love,
It was such a surprisingly great weekend. We played cards and enjoyed so much foolishness, watched a good movie and talked for hours, in peace. It felt luxurious to have time together like this. There’s Dannell on the dock with all the dinosaurs in a row beside her. You don’t see that every day. He
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This little girl ran to get out of her wet bathing suit and then appeared wearing THIS. It’s some kind of velour unicorn suit. When I turned and saw her, I jumped. It’s very cute, but totally unexpected. They had the idea to bring their remote control boat along and drive it with us. It
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They played games all weekend, croquet, one-card poker, badminton. There are some very competitive people involved and every game is a hard-fought battle with plenty of arguing. But they’re always ready for the next game, so that’s good. Love Grandma
