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This made me laugh very much. Happy New Year. Love, Val

Yep.  Happy New Year to you too. It did make me laugh a lot. When she got up at noon and realized the whole family was descending shortly, that’s what she snarled at me:  “I’m so sick of these stupid-ass, random parties for no reason.”  Then she ran upstairs to take a bath and get

It’s today. He was born early in the morning on New Year’s Eve four years ago.  The gift opening was fast, but I’m a bit over all the constant blurry photos I get with my camera.  Back when I used a film camera, a 35 mm with manual focus I never even had this many

 Kirsten’s staying with us for a couple weeks, and her bed is pretty inviting for movie watching.  We watched Four Christmases, pretty funny.  And this insane nightlight was a gift, ei-yi-yi. Okay, good night. love, Val

 Mark and Barb hosted, same as they have for years now. A feast, easy-going company, gifts for the kids–peaceful day.  Thank you for doing this again.  Everyone loves being here. With lots of love, Val

 This is not a morning crowd, and a virus has been running through the house. But by 10 am everyone was ready to see what Santa brought. Lovely morning. Love, MOM

Merry Christmas, love, Val

So good to have her home. love, Mom

It’s the week before Christmas and kids have had colds and the energy is super-duper high.  We went across town and watched these guys on Saturday night.  That’s my grandma’s old couch. I hear it’s excellent for napping. No, I don’t know why he’s wearing a tin foil hat.  And she decided her grandpa was

 The programs were sweet, the kids sang and managed their way through, so cute. Cookies were eaten, juice was consumed. love, Val