Sunday, April 12, 2026

easter 2026

I hit Heidi up to color eggs, and she said to come over there and decorate. It was fun. These contraptions are cool, get some really fancy colorful eggs without much stress.

And then, Easter at Pam and Paul's.

They've done this so many times, its an art, and it's pretty dang sweet.

This child adores air hockey and she's quite good. Also, she does not keep score or get mad about anything, which a grandma appreciates.

Everyone seemed happy to see each other.
 These two are so cute.  They were sick on Christmas, so it has been waaaay too long, and they are friendly and funny as ever.
These guys

And these ones
 The pinata, oh yes the pinata and its many challenges.  Here we are:


Easter egg hunt:
The math is done before the searching starts--number of eggs divided by number of kids.  When you find that many, you are done, and should help the little kids.
My sister's son in law finds this comically bizarre.

In his family, he says, it is pure competition, no ages, no helping the others, winner take all.

Hahaha.

We're trying to avoid crying.















As always, a perfect day Pam and Paul.

So much love, Val and Jay and Everybody

timberwolves

Kirsten arranged for the family to all attend a game together.   We were making it close with the flight and game time, and then?

They moved the game earlier.

Oh well.

Everybody had a great time.


Love to all you little maniacs, MOM

happy birthday to me




 It was a nice day, a fun evening, lots of good wishes, and the year ahead is looking fine.

Lots of love, Val

Tuesday, April 7, 2026

happy birthday kari

 











This was a lovely evening with pizza, gifts, and a lot of laughing.

This year ahead is looking promising.

Happy Birthday, Darling.  In this whole world, there is only one you.

Love always, Mom and Dad


Saturday, April 4, 2026

love always

Last weekend was a very sad trip out east for our niece's Celebration of Life.  It was beautiful, peaceful, and full of love, just like the life she lived.  This funny picture is of them, all together, singing.

All words are inadequate, feel trite and cliche.

Always so much love,  Val