halloween party 2026

 

So many pictures, all out of order, but who cares?

Next year I am ordering toilet paper online--a non perforated kind.  The perforations are the weak link here.  The toilet paper was so fierce, even said strong on the label.  Heidi didn't even want it left behind because she's concerned if it is safe for her septic, it's that tough.

Well, not in the perforations it isn't.

Anyway, it added to the challenge.

Good work, you two!

They needed the fangs right away.  That's fine. There's no rule on when we can crack open the treat bags.  There aren't any rules on any of this, honestly.

Five spins after the blindfold, and then  GO.  The shoes and water dishes add to the challenge.

Thanks to all of you fun-loving people for a pretty splendid night, and Heidi and your family are wonderful, just the nicest hosts.  

All my love, Val

happy birthday to you

It's been a wonderful year, watching you grow into an amazing FOUR YEAR OLD kid!

Happy Birthday beautiful boy.  

This whole family is better because of you.

Lucky little old us.

Love, Grandma and Grandpa and Everybody

happy birthday katie

There have been multiple occasions to be together this fall and I do love that.

It's always a pleasure being around you.

I hope your birthday was wonderful and the year ahead is great too.

Happy birthday, Sweetheart.

So much love, Jay and Val and Everybody

 

congratulations!

 

Beautiful young man, beautiful occasion

Wishing you many blessings and always all our love, Grandma and Grandpa

happy birthday kirsten

Saturday night party!

Kirsten is turning forty!

Everything was in order before everyone arrived, so pretty in the house.

 

The birthday girl:

Everyone congregated in the garage, how people do.

It was a very easy going evening, lots of food and laughing.

Kirsten ordered so much Canes, so much macaroni and cheese.

Delicious.

TWO cakes, and Bennie agreed ahead to be the ice cream scooper.

Kirsten, thank you for forty years of fun, friendship, laughter.

You are a talented and delightful person and have been your whole entire life, quite literally good at everything.  It's crazy.

Thank you for being ours.  This family wouldn't even be who it is without you.

Happy Birthday, Sweetheart.

Nothing but love, Mom and Dad and Everybody