It was a great, warm sunny day, lots of energy to burn. This little guy turned four, and Buddy, it’s been so much fun having you for a kid. My parents and my sister were there too. All the wild cousins were there. At one point they disappeared. I wandered upstairs to see what they […]
You were the littlest, tenderest baby ever, Buddy, We loved having you for a baby that whole summer and winter, irresistible little you. You were so cuddled and snugged, and you let us. And now? Four years old?? You make the whole family better: your ideas, sense of humor, conversational skills. This whole family
The day you officially made me and Grandpa grandparents is one of the best days of our lives. In this picture, Little Jay was 14, in 9th grade and after we picked him up from school I asked him if he’d be willing to come to the mall with me and help out with a
It was a great party. Jay’s parents were there with our niece, a nice surprise. My sister and brother in law were there too, and our niece and her fiance, who I am pleased to say I like a whole lot. This looks like a serious conversation, though it may not be either. Oh, cheese,
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This guy turned up here yesterday morning for a while. It was fantastic, so fun to have him here, just only him, even if for just half an hour. It was fun to spend a little time with his dad too. And this girl was here then too, and full of smiles. She often has
Here’s before the service, “Smile!” He tried. Here’s during the baptism, him hoisting up his little brother for a good view. They have a Children’s Sermon every Sunday. This particular morning, the Children’s Sermon was for them to come up and witness the baptism right close up. Jay and Maria are the little girl’s godparents.
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Here she is, in a very pretty picture Heidi took, perfect little lips, perfect little toes. Here’s Heidi making the most of her maternity leave, sacked out in the recliner in the living room, p.j. off playing Barbies with Julia, far enough away so we don’t have to overhear their arguing. Here’s my girl hugging
Alicia took this picture today and every time I look at her silly face, I start laughing all over again. You baby girls have made 2015 into a magical year. love forever, Grandma
Three years ago we were up at the cabin, waiting for updates on your arrival. In three years you have grown so much, and you are one of those guys who is smiling all the time: Ear to ear grin, scrunched up eyes. Just our best guy. There’s a frown. And you do have those
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Here she is a few weeks ago with her big brother, And the fun continues: She’s looking like her brothers.. Oh my goodness. I love you, Peanut. And you big guys too. Love, Grandma and Grandpa, too
