Julia just handed me a Dr. Suess book that has this written on the inside cover: “Dec. 25, 2007 To, Julia Love, Santa C.” She asked me to copy that lower down on the page. At first I didn’t get it. Then she said, “I want to see if that’s actually your handwriting. You could […]
I ran for the camera yesterday afternoon because the sky was so vivid and the leaves so golden in the sun. Today we went to Walmart for groceries. And came home with THIS: It’s a twelve foot tall inflatable Santa. I feel a little foolish about it, but he was just so amazing and kitschy
She turns twelve on Tuesday, so today we had dinner and cake to celebrate her and the New Year. Here’s Joe, cuddling Kirsten’s dog and teasing Maria. Okay, somehow we have to clear a spot on this table for the birthday cake. Aww, there’s our girl. Oh, and this man wants to scoop ice cream!
Yes, this beautiful boy was born this morning. When Dan phoned in the moments after his birth, I really could hardly believe it. We weren’t looking for him for at least another week, but HERE HE IS. He likes his mom. He was so peaceful in her arms, would quiet right down. He looked so
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Okay, Tim’s room had to be cleaned. The closet was tumbled and strange. There were many issues. This guy loved bouncing on the bed, thinking up nefarious ideas. Oh my gosh, it was an ordeal. We did this room over last June. Why am I whining now, six months later because it requires attention again?
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Our niece has a beautiful new baby– A fun day, lots of cousin time. love always, Val
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This is our niece’s child. Oh my goodness. love, Val
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It was. Church was as beautiful as ever. Even though there was a bit of a squirrel-fest in our row at times, it was lovely. The pastor talked about unintended consequences, and how a census requirement in the Roman Empire led to a chain of miraculous events. And he talked about how we don’t have
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Aww, it was the usual family party. Here they are frosting cupcakes for Baby Jesus. I don’t see enough of this child, and tonight I hugged and kissed him a couple times, told him how much I love him. I teased him about Mexico: “Me and you can go there, and swim in the
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