quiet saturday
It was cloudy out, but no wind, pleasant. Love, Val
john
happy birthday, dannell
It was a great day, great group picture, so much love. There were doughnuts in the morning, a community fish fry for lunch, just perfect. Here they are, frying the fish. And these guys, so pretty. So very glad to have the opportunity to spend your birthday with you in person. You are so dearly
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a fine sunday
They were cooking the fish they caught. The guy in the blue shirt asked me quite directly, “How do people know what animals taste so good?” I didn’t even know what to say. This is a first experience of a direct connection with this, not meat from a package. I told him I didn’t know
saturday swimming
The sun finally came out. Photos continue to be chopped off on the right side. To see any picture as it should be, click on it. Dan skiing Jay returning These flowers are so festive, growing in the ditch. I found a scissors and cut a bunch for a bouquet, but they were drooping within
an incredible photo
It’s a picture of John and Dan in conversation, burning the stump along the shore, framed by the most amazing after storm clouds. Alicia took this picture, and wow. Just wow. Love you all so dearly, MOM
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football in the field
She’s so fast and strong hurtling through the monkey bars. Beautiful day. Love, Val
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happy birthday, john
Happy Birthday! What a great day it was. Back in the day: We’ve known each other a long time, it’s true. And I’m so glad. You’ve been an awesome friend to both me and Dad and your affection and care for all the rest is real and true. I hope forty-one will be a great
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a fishing trip like crazy
It was catch and release, but they could barely toss the lure in the water and they had fish. John assures me these are not pictures of the same fish over and over. Aww, haven’t seen fish bite like this in a very long time. What a great day. Love, Grandma
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saturday
We went over to John’s old house so Jay could fix an outdoor faucet pipe that broke. One more thing, you know? It’s fine. The kids were visiting their favorite trees ONE MORE TIME before the house is sold. This guy is an amazing tree climber. He went up so high I was bitching at