Jan 16, 2013

Finding Time

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We've been trying to find a new routine around here since the start of the year. Aaron is back to full-time at work, which makes all of us happy, but with the new position he has to be in the office … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 9, 2013

What Happens When Your Furby Becomes Evil

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In the weeks leading up to Christmas, Mira had one toy that kept coming to the top of her list: a Furby. Other items on the list would change, but a pink Furby was always there for anyone who asked, … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 7, 2013

Snow Days

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This winter has already proven to be far better than last winter. The day after Christmas, the snow started, and kept coming in intervals of every couple of days until the new year, leaving us with a … [Continue reading...]

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Jan 1, 2013

New Year’s Eve: Glancing Backward, Leaping Forward To 2013

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Another year is nearly in the history books. Overall? 2012 was fairly good for us. I don't think I could have dreamed it would go in the direction it did when we started the year, but that sudden turn … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 28, 2012

The Last Week In Photos (and A Little Text)

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Whoa, hey, how's it going? Amazing how fast December can fly by when your to-do list is a mile long, right?We're in the first week of winter break here, which in our house results in two kids who are … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 19, 2012

Our Friendly Neighborhood Santa

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I wanted to write about all that has been going on in my head the past several days. About the heartbreaking tragedy of Newtown, Connecticut. About my anger over the media trying to (wrongly) link … [Continue reading...]

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Dec 14, 2012

What’s In A Name?

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Yesterday as I was driving the kids home from school, somehow the topic in the car shifted to names.Mira: "Mommy, my teacher's last name is the same as her husband's last name."Me: "OK."Mira (suddenly … [Continue reading...]

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