painting time

One thing led to another and we ended up patching and painting this room and a bunch of other things that we didn't even intend on doing.

But it is so good all nice and fresh.

Love, Val
 

a little flag football

We dropped off Dannell's birthday gift and got to see a flag football game too.

Dani was kind of distracting, but she liked it.

Love, Grandma and Grandpa
 

pictures from before

I've fallen way behind.

These are pics from a weekend Jay and Katie spent with us at the lake.

They brought the dogs, who loved it, and it was a laid back time.

We played board games, ones we've never played before and it was a blast.

Love you guys, Mom and Dad

 

happy birthday dannell

Your birthday is always the most distracted week for a teacher, first week of school.

But we didn't forget!

I hope the year ahead is full of laughter and accomplishments and so much fun.

Happy Birthday, Sweetheart!

We appreciate your patience and kindness and hard work, and we sure do love you,   Val and Jay and Everybody
 

happy birthday!

Heard you got a part in the fall musical!! 

This year is already looking better than ever.

Sixteen years of you has been absolutely delightful.

Happy Birthday, Buddy and all our best wishes for the year ahead.

Love, Grandma and Grandpa

today

 We stayed a couple extra days this week.

Finally we made it to the antique shop for the first time this year.  It doesn't change much, but these taxidermy pieces, oh my goodness.

Look at that moose!  $3500!

And this bear, think the tag says $495.

Because of the way I am, I think, "Imagine the DUST."

Boat ride was lovely:

 Love, Val

butterfly

He's been growing this Monarch for a while, and today was the day!

Miraculous
 

Demonstrating the free furniture out by the curb.  So far, no takers.

After a bit of serious Keep-Away, they settled down to share this chunk of wood.

Love Grandma aka Val