Monthly Archives: May 2012

Reminiscence Of Travel

I am currently on my 3rd passport and have done a fair bit of travelling over the years. My first international trip was to Canada, and living in Seattle, I’ve gone to Victoria and Vancouver more times than I can … Continue reading

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Phamily Foto Phriday 5-25-12

Last week I had pictures of August, Déla and Xavier. Here is Ciárán from this afternoon, just so you don’t think I’m playing favorites (which I’m not).  

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The Day – And Not All Of It

Wake up – 5:30 Unload the dishwasher Change the laundry Check email Fix breakfast (4 kids) Pack lunches (2 kids) Start dinner (crock pot chili) Take kids to school/pre-school Gather and prepare a package for shipping Take Millennium Falcon to get oil … Continue reading

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Phamily Foto Phriday 5-18-12

Alright, I know I’m posting this on Saturday the 19th, but I want to keep the heading the way it should have been. It’s been a busy busy week, and I have the pictures to prove it.

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Xavier At 2

Wow. It seems like just yesterday you were born. Of all the kids, you have the most amazing birth story, one that simply can’t be topped, and your life so far has equaled it.

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For August At 9

You are our miracle child. We thought we had lost you before you were born, yet here you are, 9 years later.

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Meanwhile At Safeco Field

What a day we had. Saturday I took three of the kids to the Mariners game, and it was highly enjoyable (not just because they snapped a 7 game losing streaking). Sure, winning a game 7-0 is fun, watching Felix … Continue reading

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Phamily Foto Phriday 5-4-12

Remember earlier when I told you August came in third place for his Pinewood Derby entry? Here he is at the pack meeting getting his award.  

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I Would Never

Parenting is a heck of a job. Even with my 5th child I find myself doing things I never thought I would.

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