November 28, 2024
I have to say – the kitchen was a scene of utter chaos. And I absolutely loved it. People moving around, jostling, yelling for space and help. A bustle of activity and collisions and it was just so glorious to witness.
You may gauge the holidays on the meals that are served. But for me, the pleasure and measure of it is in the preparation. A house is full of love when its kitchen is full with motion.
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December 17, 2023
Back at the house, Sandy’s cozied up in the living room.
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December 15, 2023
Group photo, with a lot of lovely lights in the background.
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November 23, 2023
Kirt, with the turkey out of the oven. Here, he’s removing a layer of salt that was placed on the turkey, which formed a kind of outer coating/shield during the cooking process.
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August 12, 2023
Slow day today. We got up a bit early, and several of us headed out to Musekgon to visit the Muskegon Farmers Market.
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December 29, 2022
We arrived at the show separately, and offered to drive everyone back to the hotel. We had to scrunch, but were able to pack everyone in. Jackson took the hit, and agreed to hop into the trunk – with the rest of us ignoring this clear act of child endangerment.
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December 28, 2022
In a slight twist this year, Liz’s dad’s family is visiting us in Chicago for the holidays. Talking, Liz and I decided that an outing with just Grace and Jackson would be a fun time (and would allow Kirt and Anne a bit of alone time).
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November 27, 2022
Group photo, from the last day at the lakehouse before everyone departs for home. L to R it’s Anne, Kirt, Jackson, Sandy, me, Liz, and Grace.
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November 26, 2022
A photo of Kiss, with Gray’s Anatomy and the Illustrated Family Bible in the background.
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November 25, 2022
Took a brief walk today, with Anne, Jackson, and Sandy. Along the way, we passed by a statue of Chief Wabaningo, a local historical figure – covered for winter.
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December 19, 2021
Checking out how the family photos (and the silly one in particular) turned out.
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December 18, 2021
A view of the chaos, from above.
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November 26, 2021
One place where I took a ton of photos: Cosmic Candy Company (aka Pentwater Popcorn).
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May 30, 2021
Very slow day overall. Took a nap in the late afternoon, and that pretty much summed up the pace for the day.
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May 29, 2021
After a late breakfast, several of us went to go spend some time helping Kirt work on the new boat he acquired (and is restoring).
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