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 anniversary

 Happy Anniversary!

Love, Mom and Dad

happy birthday, jay

Thirty-three years!

This is back in the day when you adored the number seven, back when Maria was tiny.

The story goes, we were in the grocery store and you were standing in the back of the cart with Maria in the seat.   You introduced her to the person in line behind us, "It's Maria.  She's three and I'm seven."

The lady's eyes were big and she did a huge nod like, "Alrighty then."

Oh my goodness, you were always hilarious.

And here you are now, just the nicest man ever.

Thirty-three years ago you hit this family like some kind of crazy explosion and we love you like crazy.

Happy Birthday, Jay!

With love for always, Mom and Dad and Everybody
 

happy birthday, jay

Happy Birthday!

A few pictures for fun

A few from the past:

Oh my goodness, it has been such a pleasure being your mom.

Thank you for all the happiness you've brought us.

This whole family is better with you in it.  We could not love you more.

 

Happy Birthday with love for always,   Mom and Dad and Everybody

happy birthday, katie!

Here's hoping the year ahead is full of happy days and fun adventures.

We love you so, and are excited to see what the future holds.

This has been a full year, so many challenges and changes, and we love you both so dearly.

Happy Birthday, with love,  Val and Jay and Everybody

 

ask, and you shall receive

Little Jay and I were chatting and I requested photos of the grandpets, and he sent these.

Awww, good looking pets

 So much love, MOM

pictures from france

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This is one of the best things about technology--that we get to see the pictures in real time.   What a glorious week.   Love MOM