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We had so much snow the first few weeks of December (because I’m writing this post in, yes, January) that these fantastic icicles formed just as the snow was starting to melt. Alex decided to use his as what else?? A sword. Lightsaber. He is a boy, after all, weapons of mass destruction are inevitable […]
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This is what are street looks like after snowfall after snowfall. It’s pretty, if you’re on the inside. I mean, it’s picture postcard perfect, isn’t it? But, let’s face it, I’m all about keeping my toesies warm, so on a day when the temp was barely in the low double digits, I decided to drop […]
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Our first snow of the season. It’s always a little magical as it falls softly during the night. And it’s always a little awe inspiring when you look it from the morning glow of a newly christened Snow Day. But by late afternoon, when you’re out shoveling the driveway for the second time, it’s not […]
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Alex’s School Choir was asked to sing the National Anthem at the Wolf Pack’s Men’s Basketball Opening Day game. Alex loved standing at center court and singing. And you know, they were actually on pitch.
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On Veterans Day, Alex’s Den was asked to march with one of the Boy Scout Troops in the parade. I, as usual, wasn’t completely thinking and dressed the girls in Peace Sign shirts instead of a more traditional red, white and blue. Honest mistake. Imagine my surprise when as we’re standing there, waiting for the […]
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I knew the day would come, when requests for Disney/Cartoon themed pumpkins and costumes would end. And so it has, for at least, Alex. This year instead of a Disney Prince or a Knight, he wanted to be a Death Eater from Harry Potter. Okay, it’s Harry Potter so I wasn’t too sad. Then he […]
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Bella’s preschool took their annual field trip to Ferrari’s Farm here in town. And while we go way out of the way to Bishop’s Pumpkin Farm, I’ve got to admit that Ferrari has a nice selection and hey, they’re so close. The best part of the trip? Bella got to be bossy. She excels at […]