Pumpkin carving 2023

Veronica worked on some chemistry homework during this process (but she did design a jack-o-lantern, outsourcing the actual carving to R):

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V turns 13

Veronica had a very busy day on her birthday due to a 3.5 hour play rehearsal after school, so the celebration was spread out a bit. She enjoyed a latte when we went out for brunch on Sunday:

R found this great French place in Minneapolis (it was a good pick for our Moulin Rouge fan):

The lower level lounge is very rouge-y:

Hanging out in the city:

Back home... that's a lot of candles!

Reading some dialogue from her new Little Women pillow:

It's been kind of a crazy week all-around, so I hope we didn't miss too much in the shuffle. Turning 13 is pretty big deal. I hope this girl knows she is loved.

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Happy 13th birthday, Veronica!

"Move forward now, there's nothing to do

Can't turn around and I can't follow you

Your coat's in my car, I guess you forgot 

It's crazy, the things we let go"

-The National

I like this photo because it captured some of that teenage attitude. This girl keeps growing up, and my love for her keeps growing too. I am so lucky to get to witness her becoming this amazing person.

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In our Eras Tour era

Veronica and R saw the new Taylor Swift Eras Tour movie twice last weekend, once with me and Omri. It made for a fun night out (you can find my review of the movie itself at Letterboxd, if that interests you).

"So make the friendship bracelets

Take the moment and taste it"

Inking up (yeah, that's Sharpie):

Most of these photos are by R.

Mom and daughter bonding:

Bracelet exchange:

The barista at Starbucks recognized V as a Swiftie and included an inside reference on her cup:

Folklore vibes in her cardigan (and all-around beautiful shot by R):

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Just throwing a bunch of these out into the world

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