Family

Friday Photo – Reflecting Brothers

I wonder what they are thinking. We were welcoming friends to a time of “visitation” on the eve of my grandmother’s memorial service.

There is little doubt Trent (right) and Paul (left) were reflecting on any number of memories, anticipations, or prospects for the future.

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Friday Photo – Disconnected

For at least 33 years our family has traveled to Lake Taneycomo for a family vacation. On occasion we have arrived to a lake is disarray.

Sometimes the lake was “turning over.” On other occasions abnormal rainfall or floods left the lake full of debris.

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Friday Photo – First Swim

Would he love it or hate it? The verdict is in. On his maiden trip to the pool, Cohen Alan loves the water.

Fitting nicely into his shade float, Cohen enjoyed the water and the attention of his second cousins. He awaits the arrival of his first cousin for … Continue reading

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Friday Photo – Once Small Hands

Ten months! Yes,  a couple of months from now and we will celebrate Cohen’s “First Birthday.” A couple of weeks ago I enjoyed watching Cohen. He is working on crawling and in this photo took a pause from checking out the Living Room.

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First Cold – Cohen Under Mask

It had to happen. The allergens are everywhere. We have been listening carefully to the wheezing. His little cough, though not terrible, prompted parents and grand-parents to take notice. Then, Grammy spoke. Kimberly asked, “Mom what do you think?” “Maybe it would be good to rule out anything serious.… Continue reading

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