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My sister gave us this pretty plant on Easter.  I hope we can keep it alive. This is enough. The snow is just enough! Enough already!  Elin is even pretty over it. She went outside a bunch of times, but even a snow-loving dog looked fairly bored with the whole thing.  We used to use […]

 They were busy all day, played with toys all over the house. We watched four episodes of Garfield.   (I kind of do love Garfield.)  After lunch, we braved the snowstorm and went bowling.  They were great, took turns, did really well.  The scores were very, very close. We announced it was a tie. What a

In the banner on this blog, Kari, in the white jacket is the little pipsqueak in the pink coat. The rest of them were not born yet. We had a good time, but it was a work out.  I had the stroller with the baby in it, and kept track of those two boys, who

 It was a typical spring break kind of day–too muddy and cold to be outside, but so much energy inside the house.  Plus there’s a winter storm dodging around us, and the weather feels unsettled. Everyone was restless and distracted.  We tried to find things to do, but their attention span was nil. We put

These are our friends from the lake.  He passed away a few weeks ago, and yesterday was the service. It was lovely, absolutely the most loving, funny, astute testimonials to the person he was–his music and art, his listening ear and kindness, the good food and laughter.   It was sad, but also good to be

The Leprechauns came, same as every year. They threw around a mess, threw candy, left a mean note.  p.j. read the note, which seriously was not one of their best insults, and then laughed right out loud.  At Dan’s house the note mentioned something about glitter and buttholes.  Yeesh!  This child has a tablet game

 Eyes may be closed, but still smiling cooperatively.  Post cake pillow fight: And that brings us to you, sweet James. It’s been an interesting and challenging time this winter, but know this:  Everyone in this family loves you so incredibly much. This whole family is better with you in it, and that’s the truth. Happy

 We had breakfast at this restaurant next to the pool.  Eventually we made our way to the ocean. It was a pretty beautiful Monday. Love, Val

 It’s snowing tonight, so pretty.  Muffled sound, big old bright pastel dome of sky:  Here are a few more pictures of last weekend, which was a splendid time spent with kids I love and seldom get to hang out with.  It was a laid back couple of days, loud, cheerful and fun.  He’s written something

 They were all over the house playing, but when I actually snap a picture is when they are here.  There was a hide and seek game that went on and on, which one energetic kid called Hide and Seek in the Guitar Version, and there was an old plastic toy guitar from a garage sale