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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

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

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

 

happy birthday jay

You were a good sport about seeing us tonight and it was so nice to see you on your birthday.

Here's hoping the year ahead is a great one.

You are so incredibly loved.

Happy Birthday, Sweetheart, 

Love, Mom and Dad

 

an old unlabeled disk in the desk

Love, Val
 

other people's vacations

They were in Florida and were generous with pictures.

I love vacation photos, even if they aren't mine.

The kids were texting pics and it was nothing but fun.

These guys were in California. That's their niece. She's growing like crazy.

 And this? Always one of the best parts of vacation is coming back home again.

I love you all, MOM