From Labor Day at the lake…
10 Sep
Overheard
Ava: “Mom, you forgot to call Grandpa Gary on his birthday.”
Bec: “No I didn’t, I talked to him last night.”
Ava: “Really? When?”
Bec: “Remember when I was putting laundry into the washing machine and you were standing behind me saying, ‘Mom? Mom? Mommy? Mooooom? Mom?’ Then.”
Ava: “Oh, right…”
9 Sep
Before…
Karyl asked about Owen’s curls below, so I thought I’d share a recent, pre-haircut photo. They were getting just a bit wild, and so a trim seemed in order. I am happy to note, though, Owen’s hair did retain some wave, especially at the nape of his neck. And, as Diane said (with a barely contained note of sadness), “Well, I suppose they will grow back…”
9 Sep
Seriously.
As I was contemplating text for a Facebook post about Owen, I asked Bryan his opinion. Ava offered her advice, which was, “You want to say, ‘LOOK AT MY CUTE BABY, WHO LOOKS JUST LIKE HIS CUTE DAD,’ but without bragging.”
Exactly.
7 Sep
Summer sisters
It might be September, but it feels more like July. At least there’s football…!
5 Sep
Grampa Great
We spent Labor Day welcoming overnight guests, hosting a party for friends, carting kids to gymnastics and a birthday celebration, and THEN driving to my mom’s for what was left of the long weekend. While the visit was short, it was indeed sweet. Olivia especially appreciated some time with Grampa Great (who, I think it’s safe to say, is even more beloved than that favorite, raggedy blanket).
2 Sep
Ava fix
Ava helped her good friend Aubrey celebrate her ninth birthday this weekend. These little girls are growing up!
1 Sep
Overheard: Timeout edition
Olivia: “I need a cup.”
Rebecca: “Olivia, that wasn’t very polite. Can you please say that in a different way?”
Olivia: “Simon says, ‘Get me a cup.'”
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