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Happy Two Month Birthday, Paddy!

October 30, 2012
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Happy Two Month Birthday, Paddy!

Two months ago, yesterday, THIS happened. Ryan dropped it. And felt horribly about it. And punished himself for it – “Mom, I know… you don’t have to feed me dinner tonight.” (Which was a LOT coming from this starving boy.) “Mom, how about no TV, computer, or video games for two months?” (How do I... Read More →

I Love It When / 3

I Love It When / 3

I love it when morning time is stay in bed time. I love morning snuggles and play. And geography lessons. And still-tired eyes. And sibling love. And, sometimes, I even love the ‘attitude.’ As long as it’s quickly forgotten. And we are back to geography lessons. (These shots were taken on August 11, 2012 and... Read More →

Vitamin D Time

October 28, 2012
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Vitamin D Time

Last weekend, Isabel decided to prepare for an ice skating party by practicing on her roller skates. I don’t think it worked out as well as she intended. (I hear there was some wall clinging at the ice rink – it is NOT easy!) I forced Ryan off the computer for some ‘Vitamin D’ time,... Read More →

Summer Road Trip

September 21, 2012
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This summer, my family joined my parents for a road trip. It was maaahvelous. I loved it so much I could write a book about it! Here is that book (flash required):   << I swear there was a book here. There is no longer. I’ll work on that! >>   I look forward to... Read More →

Handy Manny

I LOVE it when Rene teaches the kids how to make stuff. This was a new bed we bought way back in August (built the 11th, to be exact). I’m catching up on some old stories. I remember “helping” my dad build things as a kid. There is something empowering about it. I think Isabel... Read More →

Eight little turtles

September 1, 2012
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When sea turtles fail to make it out of their nest, it’s not the end for them just yet. A team of scientists rescues them and then charges a spit load* of money for people to come and learn about turtles, see the baby turtles up close, and go out in the pitch dark to... Read More →