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 We had lunch here at home before.  And then the  back yard while we waited for the sun to come out.  The pool was same as ever W Which brings us to the end of today. love forever, all you guys. love, Val

A gorgeous, magenta peony, and a luscious baby girl:  A longer range view of the patio:  This lily blooms once a year, a gorgeous pale bloom.  Lookin’ good, You.  Irises as far as the eye can see.  If you want any, come over, we’ll dig you up a bucket. And that is the end of

 Last night I heard from Dan, asking if I could keep this kid who didn’t feel all that great yesterday. Yeah, sure. As long as he isn’t actively puking or exhibiting some other alarming symptom, that’s fine.  He recovered nicely overnight.  At one point during the day I saw him outside with the rest of

 This is a picture of me, taken the day we closed on the cabin, four days before Julia was born.  This was a couple weeks later, Julia in my arms, Kari beside. This was taken a few days ago, the grandkids at the lake:  The little trio of little sisters:  If anyone would have told

 These little baby cousins are so sweet.  They don’t talk yet, but they take care of baby dolls and ramble around together.  They’re got their own communication, and it’s very sweet.  This cutie, playing guitar hero after school:  And this one was taken outside on Friday.     We could re-paint the steps. We seem

 We walked up there today, first sunny, warm day in two weeks. Nothing exceptional to report, just a walk to the park. love, Val

Because they all crowd up closer and closer and closer. It’s fine.  Kid never  change. love, Val

I love you, Val

 This little petunia turned up blooming. Pansies love cool, damp days: So did this ancient old lilac bush.  This barbecue grill is slowly returning to the earth.  This may be the summer we get a dumpster and knock it down for real and be done with it.   When we first moved in, we cooked

 We went to Jay’s parents yesterday, to celebrate his mom’s birthday. It was a stunning day, warm and bright.  They played around on this foolish board.  Today we went to Heidi and Joe’s for Mother’s Day brunch, and this character was there. Lovely day, and many thanks for all the laughter and good food. Love