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Uncle Jon and Aunt Barb, Tim, Olivia and Fiona, and Jenni, Zach, and Trygg made the trip down form Ishpeming, MI on Friday for Grandma Rogers’ 96th birthday celebration. Tim, Olivia and Fiona stayed with us at the Double Dogleg and we had fun watching Fiona and Harvey play a little bit – with Trygg joining, too. It’s amazing how quickly the three kids have grown, and they’re just getting started!

We went to Ruby Tuesday’s for lunch on Saturday to celebrate Grandma’s birthday. She opened presents and we had cake, too, before going back to mom and dad’s to visit.

Back: Mom, Dad, Barb, Jon, Zach, Taylor, Katy, Chris
Front: Tim, Olivia, Fiona, Jenni, Trygg, Grandma, Lindsey, Harvey

We broke out the VHS tapes in the evening and watched some 1980s family trips and holiday celebrations. We’re about a generation removed from those experiences now, and watching them is a reminder to seek to live each day as freely as our four, seven, and ten year old selves (wearing a blue wig, in shorts, playing the air drums).

This morning, Lindsey and I hosted brunch. We made quiches and I baked my now famous blueberry coffee cake. :o)

It’s always exciting to have the family together. And great that we’re able to see each other as much as we do, considering the six-hour drive and the many busy lives. Happy Birthday, Grandma. You