They showed up at noon with it, and honestly, I could not be more pleased. He did it just right, gave the old chair so much personality. He himself looks like an old farmer, quiet and understated, blue jeans and work boots. He showed me how he made the cushion with options, contrast or stripe. […]
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Summer went by so fast again. Tuesday James goes back to school and the other guy leaves this week for his private school in Connecticut. It’s fine. Sad, but fine. The weeks fly past until the holidays. There they are looking cool, him in the hat he knit himself, and James in
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National sibling day, what a great idea. It’s late, but a lot of random clicking on files on an external drive–this could go on all night. That’s Dan, Heidi, and John above, and John’s kids below: Dan’s and Alicia’s kids: Dan, James, and John: The oldest son and the youngest son: That card Lydia made
This was a surprise! love you kids, MOM
a dance party i found on my camera Read More »
They were happy. Sam, in particular was absolutely ecstatic. And then the kids came outside too! She was overjoyed. Okay, this morning we were in bed watching cartoons. I asked her about her bunny, and she told me his name was Cheese. He has a bright fuchsia ribbon around his neck, and he’s named Cheese.
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We went to them, and the little kids are so little they don’t really remember Lori. They know her through the voice of all the rest of us. Well, the story is this: For years and years, Lori would have us to her house for supper, and make bbq chicken, and late in the evening,
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
Okay, this is my sweetie, eating cake. Just a moment before this, he and I were goofing around. He had a long skinny block in his hand, waving it around like a wand. I took it from him and tapped him on the head and said, “I give you a magic wish.” He gave me
We wrangled them babies. All three at once. I was scared, and that’s the truth. A two year old, a one year old, and a three month old? Plus this is Grandma’s house. I want it to be fun also. Safe first, but fun also. Maria and James are on spring break this week. Maria
okay, today we actually did it. Read More »
