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I will admit to Independence Day being among my least favorite of the official holidays. No, I’m not some un-American weirdo, and I do enjoy fireworks. It is the hassle and danger the day brings that always leaves a sour taste in my mouth. I detest going out at night on July 4 because of the drunk…
The past Saturday was the annual Greenwood Auto Show. It’s a mile of classic cars and more – and it’s not something I don’t go every year, various circumstances prevent that from happening, and usually I don’t get to go the whole length of the event. This year, however, we did. Mostly.
Yowza – it’s been a while. Not only have I missed a few Phamily Foto Phridays but I’ve somehow not gotten a new post up in 2 weeks. There’s been so much to write about, from dad’s 2 week visit from Ireland, the end of the school year, plans for summer, a trip to the…
“Don’t kick the poopy diaper.” I never in a million years would have thought that sentence would leave my lips. Today it did. I was changing Xavier’s diaper, which was, as I’m sure you’ve guessed by now, was *ahem* full. As I was setting it aside, he decided to kick at it. None of my…
So I’m driving one of my various kids either to or from one of their various activities the other day, as is typical for the afternoon. I see a woman walking towards Aurora Avenue. If you live in a major city, you have some variation on this area, where certain women… work.
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 count. I almost don’t count those trips. It wasn’t until the 80s that my first…
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).
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 change Go to Post Office (ship package from earlier) Go to grocery store (next 2…
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.