So this gecko, Lillian, oh my goodness. She’s Kari’s, and she’s off at college, so I take care of this little lizard. She has a lot of personality and I enjoy her, BUT she shed her skin and then a piece persisted on the side of her nose, which doesn’t seem to bother her, but […]
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Starts on Monday. Maria and Dad moved her back in, and here’s hoping for a really great year. So much love, Mom and Dad and Everybody
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Beautiful, flowers blooming, bright green, sunlight from heaven. Birthday on the beach, nothing better than turning TWO. Tubing: The roofs were replaced this spring on the fish house and the shower house, so the trim had to be painted dark green to match the roofs. Well, then the inside looked really super crappy, like disgusting
Today was the day! Maria and Dad moved her into her dorm room and we’re all delighted. A long time ago, Kari, when you were a squirrelly little elf at four years old, you asked me if I’d move you in to college. I mentally did a little math and said yes. Fourteen years from
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Cloudy morning, listening to kids playing Legos downstairs–the story lines are fairly entertaining. Sandwiches were made and we walked to the park for lunch. We had the park to ourselves, as usual. Where is everybody? Not here, obviously. He posed for me because I love this funny t-shirt so much. After a long time we
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The end. Onward! Into the future, Kari! Love, Mom and Dad and Everybody
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It was a lovely occasion, traditional ceremony. That’s her, right in the middle, looking down: That’s Tim in the band: The crowd was festive, lots of Mylar balloons, everyone happy. Some sisters in the bleachers: The proud father and older brother: More older brothers: John reminded me this is the 20th anniversary of his graduation
Tonight was the Academic Awards ceremony, and Kari and Tim had awards. I am so proud. Kari had an award for being in the top 10% of students in her class and an award for Outstanding Social Studies Student. There was an academic letter and a honor cords and medallion to wear for graduation. That’s
Today was the birthday, and it was a very fine birthday, indeed. Some pictures from the past–easy to find. You’ve always been cute. Little peanut: This picture made me laugh. I had a real estate commission just put in the bank, and you kids were all about spending it on this $2000 gorilla statue. Ummm
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The bakers: I could not have done this without them. They’re intrepid and know what needs to be done. Working on the gingerbread: The dishes, ugh. They’re long gone now. And this little cutie–I tried to get a picture of her for a while, but gave up. She’s not a cooperator, doesn’t smile or even
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