lacrosse on tuesday

There is our intrepid goalie.

It was a hot day, but not in the stands tonight. There was a perfect breeze and the easy company of the littlest sister and Joe, and a gentle rolling highway back home again in evening sunshine.

Ahhh.   Love, Grandma
 

a gorgeous weekend

Love you all, Mom aka Grandma
 

friday night boat ride

These life-sized balloons at Econo were so impressive I sent a pic to Maria.

She may have been less impressed.

Love, Mom
 

softball in june

It was a beautiful night for a game, perfect evening.

These guys--out of the corner of my eye, thought that man was holding a bald baby on his lap.

Nope.  It is not. It's the other guy's knee.

The peonies and irises are blooming.

This only lasts about a week, but it is totally worth it.

By mistake I bought black tomatoes.

Who even knew there was such a thing?

Sweet beautiful June.

Love, Val

 

the backyard in summer

Sometimes important things stay the same.  

That old saying says to enjoy the little things because one day you may look back and realize they were the big things.

Yes, exactly like that.

Love always, Grandma

 

still memorial day

Kirsten snuggling those tiny brothers: 

Soft puppy faces

Alicia's mom and her brother's daughter:

Ahhh, that's the end, and what a great weekend it was.

May? 

You've been superb.

Love, Val, aka Grandma, aka MOM