No school yesterday, so we made our way to this indoor playground in the afternoon. They hit the ground running, and joined in the screaming and mayhem. Getting to the top of this platform by use of climbing cords inside, was pretty complicated, but she made it. Then we came back here for supper and […]
This beautiful woman turned 80 today! It sounded like a full day of people celebrating with her, and we were happy to be part of this round. Confirmation above, baptism below: The two of us–what was I looking at? Oh my goodness, Alex, look at you. So lucky we all are to be loved like
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Leprechauns showed up. This old tradition, I don’t know. The note was mean. It was good. Last night we had a cousin fest. Heidi was coming with the kids for supper, so I texted Dan to see if they wanted to join us. Oh the screaming! And the chicken nuggets and fries eaten, and all
He passed the test! It’s the beginning of a new chapter! Congratulations!! Love, Grandma and Grandpa
This was the first day over fifty degrees! It felt great. The amaryllis is coming back to life again. These girls were here Saturday evening with their dad. The big sister was having a birthday party with her friends and wanted them out for a while. It was fun. Love, Val
Today was a much better day than yesterday ended up. Presents and Dairy Queen cake, perfect. I hope eleven is a fantastic year. Happy Birthday, my darling, Love, Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody
These pictures do not do justice to this lovely evening. He mentioned that the last Pops Concert was March, 2020, right before society closed down. It was a great concert, Julia on the French Horn. So glad for March, you beautiful devil. So glad you’ve arrived. Love, Val
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February, shortest month of the year felt very long, cold, and sad. So many losses in one month. And such personal ones too. Today was warm out, so I varnished the last of the trim pieces for the ceiling in Tim’s old room–did it on the patio so fumes not in the house, chatted with
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Yeah, and then in the afternoon the sun came out, which seemed weird while it was still snowing. This very quiet week in this very quiet month is almost over. The turtle tank is waiting for our attention. Love, MOM
