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Last weekend, we trekked back down to St. Louis to see little Abby baptized.  She was perfect.  Never made a peep.

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The other day, after a doctor’s appointment, Dan and I sat the kids down at the kitchen table and told them that we had an announcement to make.  Immediately, the kids were fired up, their little bodies practically humming. I started with, “why do you think Mommy went to the doctor today?”  In response I [...]

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Despite Saturday’s disappointment, our weekend turned out pretty good! First of all, I need to update you on Saturday’s Kiddieland fiasco.  As I said before, the trip to McDonald’s seemed to placate everyone.  Dan and I were still seething, but luckily, our children recover pretty quickly.  On Saturday evening I did receive a phone call [...]

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It’s been a busy couple of weeks.  What, with a new niece being born, a new Godbaby being born, Jack and Maria starting a new school, Luke starting a new school and Sam starting school for the first time ever… oh, and Dan’s birthday.  What else?  Well, there was the neighbor’s complaint about the dog [...]

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Sorry to make your birthday so painful, but here is a birthday song just for you by the Crazy Quartet:

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She turned 6 on Tuesday, but we celebrated Monday so my parents could be here. She was princess for a day (but, really, she is everyday).  We made ice cream cone cupcakes that the kids decorated, but also had a small cake, as there was so much batter left over.  Jack took on the task [...]

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It’s hard to believe, but tomorrow Sam will turn 3. Since my parents are here but leave on Tuesday (Maria’s birthday), we’ve moved things up a bit so we can celebrate properly. Sam (as you know from the capes) is having a superhero party.  Coincidentally, one of the museums here is opening their comic book [...]

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Sam, unbelievably, is about to turn 3. On Sunday, we will be having a family superhero birthday party to celebrate. Last night, between cleaning in preparation for my parents’ visit and grocery shopping, I made capes. The party has started a little early.

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We have a lot going on as the school year winds down. Jack has graduated in Boy Scouts from being a Bobcat to being a Tiger Cub. We missed the ceremony due to a conflict, but he has received all his official pins and badges. (Meaning more sewing for me… unless Katey wants to come [...]

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