another thursday at the little pool

 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

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Which brings us to the end of today.

love forever, all you guys.

love, Val

happy birthday, dad

 Sunday afternoon was the big, wild party.  Weather was perfect, food delicious.

Dad, thank you for all they happiness and care you bring to this family, for all the ways you stand behind us and encourage.

We are all incredibly lucky for you and we're smart enough to know it.

love always, Val and Everybody

tuesday pool

This morning we went to see the Teddy Bear Band.

Sounds fun!  What we didn't know was that they were supposed to bring their teddy bears, so she was bummed.  There was face painting though, and that helped.   Plus it was just good to be outside listening to music in the sunshine.

Then we went to the pool.  The pool was same as ever.

 She didn't want to get into the water, just wanted to play at the side.

Then we came home for a nice long nap.

Love, Val

sweet, rowdy june

 Kids in the Playhouse eating popsicles--

 Popsicles?

Where are they? I could probably help out with those.

Only if you need me to.

 We went to the Little Pool yesterday.

 She was the ONLY KID THERE,

 She'd been so looking forward to the horde of neighborhood swimmers, but no. She had the whole pool to herself, except for those moments when her baby sister ventured into the water.

 She was actually far more interested in nibbling snacks than swimming.

 Anyway, it was sure a peaceful visit to the pool.

Love, Grandma

a little more birthday

And that was the end and we came back home again.  love, Val