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Fav. Foto Friday

Friday, April 25th, 2008

Today I get to be the mystery reader for Gabrielle’s kindergarten class. Last time I came as the Queen of Sheba and told a story of my encounter with the wise King Solomon. I wonder who will show up today?! pssst… I’ll give you a hint – I’m sticking with the royalty theme. p.s. just […]

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Fav. Foto Friday

Friday, April 18th, 2008

This is one of those eternal photos that really captures the essence of a person – even though it was taken four years ago, it’s THESE faces I see everyday when I look at my girls. That’s grandpa in the photo with them.

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Extra. Extra.

Sunday, April 13th, 2008

She’s back!!!

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Fav. Foto Friday

Friday, April 11th, 2008

This sweet little toddler just left today for her very first trip away from home, ALONE! (i.e. without me). She’s headed up to Asheville (4 hours away!!) for a middle school Model U.N. conference. How do the years disappear so quickly?!

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Fav. Foto Friday

Friday, April 4th, 2008

We’ve always loved going to the Zoo. One of our favorite spots – the polar bear cave (2002).

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FYI

Wednesday, March 19th, 2008

Did you know that, if you hold a mirror in just the right place, you can walk on the ceiling?

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Bossy Shoulda Got Her Hair Done Here

Thursday, February 7th, 2008

The older sisters organized a fun party for Elle’s 6th — they set up a salon on the back porch (notice the “waiting room” of chairs off to the right), and the construction paper purses they’re holding – full of construction paper money to pay for a day at the salon!! [would Antonio take construction […]

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Lordy,lordy, Elle is… 6?!!?!

Wednesday, January 30th, 2008

HAPPY BIRTHDAY GABRIELLE!! Your sisters were so excited when you arrived.And you grew, um… large, uh… rather quickly.How do the years fly by so fast? It seems like only yesterday you were one.And eating dirt…And now you’re making friends, making music, making goofy faces, and making us love you more each day.

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Giving Dads Their Due

Wednesday, October 3rd, 2007

In all fairness, here’s one for the Dad’s too http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uISuvTiTYJA

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Moms’ Anthem

Tuesday, October 2nd, 2007

Finally… our very own tribute song – enjoy. I can’t seem to get the link to function correctly, so copy and paste this address into your browser: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RxT5NwQUtVM

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