fun

mr. nine

Here you are with that bucket of tiny toads you and t.c. turned loose at the edge of the swamp. And a picture with the latest building kit from Grandma and Grandpa. You and dad put this together on Saturday–very nice. This is a picture of us ten days before you were born, T. Lookin’ […]

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crickets

Little Jay, aka Baby Jay Tonight, late in the evening, I drove home with the windows open, sweet August darkness filling the air. Then I let myself into this quiet house, kissed a few sleeping kids, and one sleeping man, and took a hot bath. As I sat in the tub, rinsing my arms and

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a weekend

Yep, we had one. Saturday Jay took the kids to his parents’ place. They retired to their lake home many years ago. They all spent the day tubing and water skiing, eating, playing cards. Kirsten was the only one with a camera, so if she sends any pictures, I’ll share them, for for now, nada.

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