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Hulk Birthday Party

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Hulk Birthday Party

Xavier turned 5 last Friday, and his birthday party was Sunday. His favorite super hero is Hulk, and when trying to come up with ideas for a birthday party for him that we could host here at our house, we hit on the theme of the big green guy. Cost was a consideration as well…

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Anticipation For Dimensions

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My kids are looking forward to LEGO Dimensions. This is an upcoming video game that is apparently similar to Disney Infinity or Skylanders, only this time it has the various LEGO licenses and a few from Warner Brothers. While Warner Brothers owns both DC and the publishing company the game is coming through, it is…

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Camporee 2015

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Camporee 2015

This was the last Webelos event August would be participating in. By spending the night here he earns his Arrow Of Light badge, which is a distinguished honor he can wear as a Boy Scout. Next month he participates in the crossing over ceremony and will officially be a Boy Scout. But first, to earn…

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Phamily Foto Phriday 5-15-15

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Phamily Foto Phriday 5-15-15

Previously we had Tevye’s first birthday. Here was have both August and Xavier celebrating birthdays! May certainly is a busy month. I will share pictures from Xavier’s birthday, which was Friday, next week. Until then, let’s look at some other pictures! (And yes, this is going up on Sunday, not Friday, because Friday was crazy busy getting ready…

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Nickerbacker: The Funniest Dragon (Book)

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Nickerbacker: The Funniest Dragon (Book)

This picture book by Terry John Barto and Kim Sponaugle does two things. First, and perhaps most importantly, it entertains. It is an enjoyable book to read to and with your kids. Secondly it helps to reinforce a lesson we as parents should be trying to instill in our children, that of following their dreams.

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The Battle Of The Blocks

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The Battle Of The Blocks

One of the items that August placed on his list for his upcoming birthday – under the section of “Fancy Gift” – was a 6 month subscription to Loot Crate. He created the “Fancy Gift” section for a couple of big ticket items that he doesn’t actually expect to receive, but he’s letting us know…

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Music Monday: The Magic Whip (Blur Part 1)

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Music Monday: The Magic Whip (Blur Part 1)

The opening riff “Lonesome Street” is like a declaration. First the sirens, then the guitar blast hits you and suddenly it is 1994 again. Well, not exactly, but this is as close to a statement that we are going to get from the band that it has embraced its past sound while still moving forward….

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Phamily Foto Phriday 5-8-15

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Phamily Foto Phriday 5-8-15

Last Friday Xavier was not so sure about getting into the pool by himself in the free-swim area before his lesson. Dela said she would go in with him, so he acquiesced. And enjoyed himself. He is getting much more confident in the water lately. Over the weekend the weather was nice enough the ice…

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One Year Old

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One Year Old

It seems like almost yesterday he was born. As I write this I am sitting not twelve feet away from the spot where he entered this world. It was a bit of a dramatic entrance, but then again aren’t they all? The end result is the main thing. Tevye is such a happy little boy….

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Castle Panic: The Dark Titan

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Castle Panic: The Dark Titan

Castle Panic is a tough game, and takes cooperation to complete the game let alone have any chance of winning. Players try to win by having the most points of mosters defeated, but the caveat is if the monsters manage to take out all the defenses and castle towers, all the players lose. I really…

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