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Summertime


I saw a quote yesterday on someone's blog to the affect of 'children spell love t-i-m-e,' so when I saw that mine were getting antsy today, I found some things in the closet that had belonged to dear Marie, or g.g., as they called her. (Great-grandma.)  Because I know, summer can seem boring while you're in it, and so fleeting later.  I taught them Chinese Checkers; I hate to tell you that I won but no one would listen to my strategy recommendations!  Then they taught me Pirate Code.  And then two looked through all the wonderful marbles while two of us had a nap. 
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  1. quiltmom annaJuly 13, 2011 at 12:50 PM

    We played this game at my grandmother's house often. You do take beautiful photos Karen.
    Enjoy your time with your kids- that time is fleeting too- though when they are young it does not feel like it.
    Warmest regards,
    Anna

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  2. NanaJuly 13, 2011 at 7:06 PM

    Sounds like a wonderful day!

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  3. Terrie D. (StarSpry)July 18, 2011 at 6:07 PM

    We used to play Chinese Checkers :) Glad they had fun playing! That was a lovely post about your grandmother!

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