an october boat ride

 Her first request was to drive.

 There was nobody on the lake so she was free to do whatever, went in circles and zig zags.

At one point, Jay said, "I think I recognize that island."

October, you gorgeous devil.

Love, Val

happy birthday, joe

 I hope your birthday was wonderful.

You are the father of a couple of my very favorite people, and what a fine weekend this was.

Happy Birthday, Buddy.

With love forever,

Jay and Val and Everybody

saturday night

 Joe and Heidi went to Duluth for their anniversary and left these three in our care.

 We worked on scrubbing the cabin, hasn't been done in a couple years, is looking fresh and bright now.

 Inspired by all the scrubbing, she asked for a bucket of soapy water to wash toys in the sandbox.

Doing art, way past bedtime.

Happy Saturday Night.

Happy October.

Love, Val

pretty weekend

 Starting to see a little color.  The day was bright and warm.

Love,  Val