In the bleak midwinter

My sis sent me a photo of Grandpas grave on his birthday Jan 5th

I have just loved having Bear around.  

She reminds me of these illustrations.

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I just cant get enough of her and Valorie just adores her

Even Darrel kinda likes her

After 8 weeks of trying to get over everyone's allergies

we decided to give Bear a new home.

We feel empty and sad without her here.

Guitars and ukuleles

Where have you gone Little Boy Blue?

Jon has grown up so much this year.

He is as tall as his dad ....or taller

He started driving and he is excited

I am not.  I'm not ready to give up the drivers seat.

He got his Patriarchal blessing this month

I feel there is so much I need to prepare him for

beyond what we've taught him so far

He has grown into a young adult

and I'm not ready to say goodbye 

to my little baby boy