guuurl

Julia's taking a drawing class at the university this semester.  She showed us her sketches and told us they had nude models, which was unexpected and kind of weird, not being used to things like this.

Her niece was there with us, taking it all in, perplexed frown on her face.  Julia said the model came into the room and parked herself in the chair and they had to sketch for three hours.  Plus the model had to sit there for three hours.  I wondered if the room was sufficiently warm. 

The whole thing, I'm sure, sounded beyond bizarre.   The child asked, "Did she come over there like that?"

We paused for a second imagining this lady driving over to the U, walking in from the ramp and all.

Julia shook her head and said, "Guuuurl."

We used to have conversations all the time that went off in their own directions, but hardly ever anymore.  We need more.

I love you girls,   Love, Grandma

 

confirmation

The church service was cheerful and lovely, and all the kids were happy to see each other again today.  I checked out all their rooms, since they had to clean them for this party.  They looked amazing.

It was a very pleasant afternoon, sunshine, good food, easy company.

Congratulations to my Sweetie.   Love always, Grandma and Grandpa

halloween party

The costumes were super fun.

These are the Dance Moms.  I love this.

Awww

My niece's child:

Mummy wrap!

That's Ferris Bueller wrapping up Spiderman.

Taylor Swift wrapping that child up quickly:

Pin the Tail on the Cat:

Shoes, anyone?

Then out to the office to burn off that SUGAR:

This is a rousing game of Simon Says:

What a great night, so many enthusiastic party people, such good sports.

I love you all, MOM, aka Grandma, aka VAL

 

happy first birthday!

Beautiful baby, we are so happy you're ours, you charming little devil, full of personality and big ideas. 

This whole family is lucky you're in it.

Happy Birthday, Darling, Love Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody