Happy Birthday, Elisabeth Susan Potts Dellon
Still one of my favorite photos of you, ESPD. I've always wondered...did you find toenail fungus when you looked at Dad's foot under the microscope? We love you!
Saturday, September 24, 2016
Thursday, September 22, 2016
September, the month of birthdays
Happy Birthday Gpa/Gpappy/Dad/Larry!
The party continues...
This looks like a Gustavus ID card photo from (quite) a few years back. You probably still have the sweater. Lots of love on your birthday and every day!
Notes about the VW from Larry on GroupMe:
That was my project through the spring and early summer of 1971, taking breaks while writing my thesis. I cleaned up all the rust, repaired holes in the floorboards, filled holes with fiberglass/epoxy, and sanded and sanded and sanded. My friend Jim Dietz and I did the paint job...old color was black. New color Baia Red. 1964 bug.
ESPD:
Awesome pic! ;) Hannah identified Grandpappy immediately, even without zooming in on the photo. Vivi is giggling about Grandpa's Mickey Mouse T shirt.
Charlie:
That's the one under the troll in Seattle!
Annie:
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I have to add this picture, too, for posterity. It appeared a few days ago out of L/D/Gpappy's files. Going back even further in time...
Notes about the VW from Larry on GroupMe:
That was my project through the spring and early summer of 1971, taking breaks while writing my thesis. I cleaned up all the rust, repaired holes in the floorboards, filled holes with fiberglass/epoxy, and sanded and sanded and sanded. My friend Jim Dietz and I did the paint job...old color was black. New color Baia Red. 1964 bug.
ESPD:
Awesome pic! ;) Hannah identified Grandpappy immediately, even without zooming in on the photo. Vivi is giggling about Grandpa's Mickey Mouse T shirt.
Charlie:
That's the one under the troll in Seattle!
MJ commented on the Mickey shirt right away, too. Ha!
Wednesday, September 14, 2016
Sunday, September 11, 2016
Fairy Garden
I wasn't going to write about the wedding we went to yesterday, but you'll see why I changed my mind in a moment. Oh-- if you haven't read the previous entry about the cousins starting school, please read it as well. Those kids are growing like weeds (did I really say that?) and getting older by the minute (did I really say THAT?).
Katie, the daughter of a friend of ours and also a former fifth grade student of mine, got married yesterday afternoon outside of Stillwater at Camrose Hill Flower Studio and Farm. If you take a look at the website, be sure to choose the farm tour link to see how lovely it is. The pictures will show it better than I can describe it.
When I'd looked at the site last week, I saw a picture of a fairy sculpture that was charming and funky. I found it near the reception tent and managed to get a photo without human distractions all around. Not easy, because it was a busy area, but I was patient, managed to lean in the right direction at the right time, and got a passable photo.
Then this little guy showed up. He loved the fairy, too. I loved watching him admire her, and then admire his shoes.
The most fun of the evening was talking to two SPHS classmates of Katie. Christine and Kari remembered a lot of the same things I remembered when they were in my class, and we shared other funny moments that they can be amused by now that they're adults! Their memory of that year is especially clear because the St. Peter tornado occurred in March of their 5th grade year, and it brought an already close and caring class even closer. It's funny for me to be Mrs. Potts to them now that they're in their late 20's. I'm working on being "Jill" to them. They sent a selfie of the three of us to their friend Andy (also in their fifth grade class), who's in Boston (I think). I told them I would be surprised if he knew it was me standing between them. Christine said, "Don't worry--I told him it was you." I'm somewhat relieved she didn't add, "I wouldn't take a picture of just any old lady to send to Andy."
Beautiful wedding, good time talking to not only Kari and Christine, but friends from Gustavus that we haven't seen in a while.
Tuesday, September 6, 2016
Off to school they go
Time flies. School is underway for all the kiddos. Vivi and Westy have joined the ranks of their siblings and cousins, meaning that all six Dellon/Grimmius/Potts cousins are officially in kindergarten or above. To quote Dr. Seuss, “How did it get so late so soon?” Pardon me while I take a moment to cry. Don't get me wrong, it is exciting to have each of the cousins grow and change, but not so dang fast, please.
The traditional opening day of school in MN is the day after Labor Day (exceptions made for building projects and natural disasters). This allows everyone to go to the MN State Fair and see the teeshirts Annie discovered. In case you haven't seen them, be warned you may need to cover your eyes for some.
Owatonna followed tradition this year, so Westy and Miles got started on Tuesday. Westy is at KK for Kindergarten, with lots of his preschool and K-Prep buddies. Annie says the parents are holding their collective breath and praying for the Kdg teacher's well being. Ha ha! Miles is in 3rd Grade at McKinley, and ready to learn cursive. Happy start to M and W!
Hugs and kisses all around to cousins and their parents. Kiddos -- enjoy the new pencils, crayons, markers, and notebooks, learn lots, have fun, and be happy. Pretty soon tempus will fugit for you, too, and you'll understand what Dr. Seuss meant, and why your gma cries when you go back to school in the fall. Love you all lots and lots.
Owen and Ethan started the cousin school parade this fall, earlier than usual because St. Peter is building a new high school facility and remodeling parts of the other school buildings, so extra days and minutes will be needed next summer to get the work done. Lucky boys--they ditched the cereal in favor of Star Wars waffles on their first day!
Here they are with Mommy, smiling and ready to be second graders.
Backpacks on and these two are ready to go. Have a great year!
Vivi and Hannah were next. They happen to go to school in a school district that will likely become a model for what NOT to do in planning and executing bus routes. Buses that arrive 30 minutes late, head for the airport instead of school, don't arrive at all, and cause anxiety for little kids gave Vivi a bit of stress in her first week of Kindergarten. But she'll get it all in order, and will soon benefit from Hannah's support and guidance. After all, Hannah is a 4th Grader and knows her way around Frank Porter Graham Bilingüe School.
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These two look sweet from any angle.
Shaking hands, ready for school at FPG!
The traditional opening day of school in MN is the day after Labor Day (exceptions made for building projects and natural disasters). This allows everyone to go to the MN State Fair and see the teeshirts Annie discovered. In case you haven't seen them, be warned you may need to cover your eyes for some.
Owatonna followed tradition this year, so Westy and Miles got started on Tuesday. Westy is at KK for Kindergarten, with lots of his preschool and K-Prep buddies. Annie says the parents are holding their collective breath and praying for the Kdg teacher's well being. Ha ha! Miles is in 3rd Grade at McKinley, and ready to learn cursive. Happy start to M and W!
Front view
Back view
Kids Korner Kindergarten Kiddo
McKinley Monkey Miles
Hugs and kisses all around to cousins and their parents. Kiddos -- enjoy the new pencils, crayons, markers, and notebooks, learn lots, have fun, and be happy. Pretty soon tempus will fugit for you, too, and you'll understand what Dr. Seuss meant, and why your gma cries when you go back to school in the fall. Love you all lots and lots.
Saturday, September 3, 2016
Belated coverage of August Cousin Event
The Cousins visited in August, over the weekend of the Nicollet County Fair. Here are some of them, strolling in the back way, near the animal barns.
Miles recently became educated in the ways of cow management, so he shared lots of information with all of us. Sadly, there was no sign of Dollop (Miles' calf buddy) or Dollop's mom Daisy. Cows don't travel from county fair to county fair the way carnival rides do, and since Daisy and Dollop are Steele County residents, we really didn't expect to see them.
Ethan was particularly fond of this goat. He referred to her as Queen Elizabeth because of the royal garb.
The Nicollet County Fair equivalent of Machinery Hill at the MN State Fair is more like Lawn Vehicle Flats. Some big farm machinery, but mostly smaller vehicles the kids still love to climb on and pretend to drive. This little red buggy was their favorite mode of transportation. Gustie sunglasses from Uncle Charlie makes the Cousins look especially cool.
Milkshakes from the dairy stand always taste good, although next year we need to remember that most of the kids, younger and older, as well as Gpa & Gma, were on overload half way through the big, thick, smooth shakes. Who will share with me next year?
Swimming. Jumping off the boards, balancing on the WIBIT, swimming under water, lounging on deck. It's the perfect way to spend an afternoon. Oh yes... and eating treats at the pool, too.
As with every Cousin get-together, I could post 100 more photos. I'll stop here, though, leaving you with a few last images. This...
Our ears have (mostly) stopped ringing from the noise. As always between visits, we miss those crazy, sweet, smart, huggable, smoochy, and wonderful grandkiddos. Happy start to the school year to all of them from Gpappy and me.
Just because it's cute.
Miles recently became educated in the ways of cow management, so he shared lots of information with all of us. Sadly, there was no sign of Dollop (Miles' calf buddy) or Dollop's mom Daisy. Cows don't travel from county fair to county fair the way carnival rides do, and since Daisy and Dollop are Steele County residents, we really didn't expect to see them.
Ethan was particularly fond of this goat. He referred to her as Queen Elizabeth because of the royal garb.
The Nicollet County Fair equivalent of Machinery Hill at the MN State Fair is more like Lawn Vehicle Flats. Some big farm machinery, but mostly smaller vehicles the kids still love to climb on and pretend to drive. This little red buggy was their favorite mode of transportation. Gustie sunglasses from Uncle Charlie makes the Cousins look especially cool.
Milkshakes from the dairy stand always taste good, although next year we need to remember that most of the kids, younger and older, as well as Gpa & Gma, were on overload half way through the big, thick, smooth shakes. Who will share with me next year?
We took this one for Angie, who was both learning and sweltering
in Baltimore. We missed you, Angie.
in Baltimore. We missed you, Angie.
As with every Cousin get-together, I could post 100 more photos. I'll stop here, though, leaving you with a few last images. This...
a Star Wars invasion...
...dogs and their proud owners...
... and two lazy sisters.
Our ears have (mostly) stopped ringing from the noise. As always between visits, we miss those crazy, sweet, smart, huggable, smoochy, and wonderful grandkiddos. Happy start to the school year to all of them from Gpappy and me.
Monday, July 18, 2016
Lawrence Donald Potts
Email from LWP to family members:
Guys,Today is the 100th anniversary of Dad/Grandpa/great-grandpa Larry's birth! July 18, 1916. 100 years before that Abraham Lincoln was a seven-year old! Take a minute to think about him. The attached picture was from 1943, when he was working on the Manhattan Project in WWII. I miss him and think of him often.
love,
Dad/Lar/Unc/Gpa
Guys,Today is the 100th anniversary of Dad/Grandpa/great-grandpa Larry's birth! July 18, 1916. 100 years before that Abraham Lincoln was a seven-year old! Take a minute to think about him. The attached picture was from 1943, when he was working on the Manhattan Project in WWII. I miss him and think of him often.
love,
Dad/Lar/Unc/Gpa
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