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Never

December 24th, 2008 · 3 Comments · Celebrations, Family, Holidays

…will there be a perfect family picture of us.

Oh, well.  They at least accurately reflect the life we lead.
P.S.  This must be a record number of posts for me in a day.

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Decoration

December 24th, 2008 · 1 Comment · Family, Food, Holidays, Home

At the suggestion of my sister Caroline, yesterday the kids and I made chocolate-dipped pretzels.  I just happened to have the necessary supplies on hand, and after a long day inside we needed a boredom buster.

I melted the chocolate,  Jack did the dipping and Luke, Sam and Maria applied the nonpareils.
I wonder… what does the [...]

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A Six Minute Phone Call

December 24th, 2008 · No Comments · Adventures, Animals, Family, Parenting

My sister called me this morning.  Being on the west coast, she was lucky enough that some of her family was still sleeping.  We, however, have been up now for hours.  We even managed to get out for a quick trip to the pet store, just in case Santa forgets to bring something for Cheerio.  [...]

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Welcome to the World

December 24th, 2008 · 2 Comments · Celebrations, Family, Friends

On Monday, December 22, our Goddaughter was born!  She weighed in at 7 lb and 12 oz. and is 20 3/4 inches long.  Zoë Elizabeth is just the latest addition to this beautiful family.

Jack, Maria, Luke and Sam are so excited, you’d think she was their own sister!  I guess this is as good [...]

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