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ending the season
Well, here we are watching a Bowl Game at the Austin condo. There are snacks and tacos and high hopes as five fans munch, cheer and fight moments of despair here in the first quarter. The last time we watched … Continue reading
tuesday night lights
A beautiful evening in Round Rock, Texas. The Funny Grandson’s team won. And cheers were heard o’er the land. More pictures to share tomorrow, but it is late and we are off to the airport in the morning to fly … Continue reading
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a very big sigh of relief
Our Nebraska football watch party was this afternoon. We loaded up on snacks, cheese, crackers, cookies and pie from two grocery stores. There was chicken, potato salad, salad and coleslaw. Here is son Ben enduring yet another close, stressful Nebraska … Continue reading
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wednesday night lights
It’s football season in Texas. “Friday Night Lights” means high school football, of course. But the Funny Grandson’s season began last Wednesday night (although it will be on Tuesday from now on). From what I understand, Mondays are for 7th … Continue reading
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back to school, back to work
Three of my four Texans headed back to their home state Monday morning. There is much to be done before the official start of school. You can see the Funny Grandson pretending to cry. It wasn’t long ago that the … Continue reading
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it has begun
The Funny Grandson once again jumped into the frigid waters of Lake Pend Oreille immediately after arriving Tuesday afternoon. He made some heavy panting noises as he emerged from the water and swam back to the dock. Undeterred, he kept … Continue reading
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let the music play
Here I am before the Walsh band concert. As you can see, the Funny Grandson is growing up. Yes, he is tall. And handsome. And happy to pose with his grandmother, thank goodness. He plays percussion in the Concert Band … Continue reading
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living the good life in texas
Look who met me at the airport last Saturday night! A very sweet and unexpected surprise. The plan for this visit was to enjoy a Mother’s Day lunch at our favorite New Orleans-style restaurant and then I would head north … Continue reading
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bits and pieces
Not the best picture, but this is the view of the osprey nest (taken from the screened porch). We’ll be able to watch the show this summer as the ospreys come and go. The pair are in their nest and … Continue reading
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going green, the football way
It’s been four months since I’ve sat down at a sewing machine, but today’s the day! The Funny Grandson is starting 7th grade, which means playing football. With a helmet. And pads. And everything. He loves to tackle, but he … Continue reading
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