monday

A little mac and cheese, a little sunshine, and he was tired out.

 Love, Grandma

northern lights

This is a picture Alicia took up at the lake.  

Amazing.

Love, Val

more pictures

Sunday night took Joe the rhubarb he left behind at Jay's, and had a few minutes on the patio.  The puppy was wild, and I was winding her up and she BIT me on the chin.  It didn't matter, but then the kids were all, "Grandma!  You're bleeding!" and they brought a Toy Story band aid and slapped it on my face.   Nice of them to bandage me up. 

They're so funny.

These are the flowers James and Kenya brought, all purple and white with a ribbon, so pretty.

These Jay brought.

 Love, Mom

more weekend pictures

Volleyball tournament!   Was great to see how much they've improved.   Used to do a lot of watching and then moving after the moment had passed. Now they're much more on it.

Saturday afternoon on the patio

The hoverboard made an appearance.

Sunday trip to Little Jay and Katie's where work on the fence continued. This machine was a helluva beast.

It did work really well, but good grief.

Love, Val
 

the end of the week

Our guy had a choir concert, really nice. They had interesting music and had obviously practiced. It's a huge group and the teacher seems so excited about teaching them.

Had a minute before we left to enjoy a little gymnastics practice.

Flower pots were planted.

This happened though--umbrella lifted straight up in a gust of wind, went about ten feet in the air.  It reminded me of Wizard of Oz. Tim came outside and wrassled it back into order and took it inside.

We made it to lacrosse in the evening.

It was senior night, high school coming to an end.

She and I just about froze to death.  Her brothers went home at halftime, which was a good choice.

And that's the end of a beautiful Friday. 

Love, Grandma

 

grandparents day

It started with a church service.

There were classroom tours, bingo, an art display, all wonderful.

Jay watched this guy, and prevailed at naptime.

 Love you all, Grandma, aka Val

happy birthday, miss nine

Presents on the patio!

Cake time!

We're so glad we got to see you on your birthday and have cake and sing.  

I think this is going to be a great year, full of fun and new adventures.

It's been a pleasure watching you grow these past nine years, and we are excited for the next nine.

Happy birthday, Darling,

Love you forever, Grandma and Grandpa