christmas

snow!

 It started raining this afternoon and switched over to this sleety snow during the evening.  I had to brush off Santa once–any weight knocks him down.  I’ll turn off the electricity before bed, don’t want the weather to damage him overnight. They made their trip to see Santa tonight. I had to work and couldn’t […]

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family party, 2016

 Everyone showed up in a good mood, ready to eat and have fun.  They were all excited to open presents.  So many fun and thoughtful gifts–lots of fun.  Guinea pig salt and pepper shakers!  Lots and lots of Lego building happened:  And video games: It’s the end of a beautiful Christmas, feeling so lucky for

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christmas eve

 It was a warm, rainy day, kind of weird weather, but that’s okay.  It was a great party, lots of people happy to be there, delicious food, easy company.  It’s Peppa Pig, so exciting. Thanks to Mom and Dad for hosting this fabulous party and Merry Christmas, love, Val

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christmas eve, 2016

 My kids, patiently posing for a picture before church Afterward, killing a bit of time before heading to my parents:  And these lovely pictures, taken by others tonight, so incredibly sweet–all of them in a row in their pajamas for a quick wonderful second: And a beautiful picture of my mother from tonight. All kind

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