Sealed with a kiss

Our family has lots of special days in the first part of the year and we try to make the most of them. Of course, Valentine’s Day is in there too. We mailed each of our grandchildren a card – and enclosed a small sheet of valentine stickers. Don’t ask me why, but kids love…

Frooty-tooty smoothie

When it comes to recording things Carlyle is a master. She loves to write things out, to record for herself and others. Given a chance to write a note or card to someone for almost any occasion she’s on it quickly and creatively. I found this sitting on the kitchen counter clearly ready to be…

She’s 9 today

Sweet, smart, kind, and generous are words I associate with Carlyle. With an incredible appetite for learning, her constant curiosity will stand her in good stead for the rest of her life. She reads like no other kid I know and she retains what she reads! We celebrated on Saturday outdoors with some sledding, and…