Polishing Gems

Nov. 1, 2008
We technically don't...

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"do" Halloween, but had a great time dressing up, introducing Beret to our neighbors, scooping out pumpkins, and eating candy. 

Here ya go, Mom.   (The size 3 clown costume fit Abby like knickers - cute!) 

Beret Anna's torture was short lived - and she didn't seem to mind. 


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Nov. 1, 2008
Anyone else out there...

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reminded of pictures taken by a Mrs. Goshnick some 35 years ago? 

 


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Nov. 1, 2008
Fall Sweetness

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Oct. 25, 2008
Breaking News!

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Smiles and a half giggle for Mama! 


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Oct. 25, 2008
Distraction 101

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My new nickname for Beret Anna during school. 

One with her coverall loving Dad


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Oct. 25, 2008
Our Pumpkin

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Yes, the girls are having way too much fun dressing this baby.  I've never (ever!) done jeans on an infant. 


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Oct. 25, 2008
More Fall Fun

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At the pumpkin patch on a very hot day!  Beret Anna was in the sun for 20 seconds. 

Ah, indoors is better.

Now, it's freezing.  Beret Anna was out for another 20 seconds. 

Big Girls

Three Girls


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Oct. 25, 2008
"Mom,

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you need to start capturing!"

Ugh.  I woke up and did MUCH better on the second round. 


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Oct. 16, 2008
We've Got Smiles...

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for Sarah!  She's had five or six beautiful smiles from Beret Anna over the last few days.  I might have had one.  Do you think Beret likes being held by her biggest sister while Mom eats?   
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Oct. 8, 2008
Newsflash from Hannah

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She can see better with her new glasses.  We're hoping this helps with her frequent headaches too.


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Oct. 8, 2008
Specials from Grandmas

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A quilt from one and a Steiff bear from another.  It's a tradition!


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Oct. 8, 2008
Goodbye to the Duckies

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When Dan and I learned that we were expecting Sarah, we purchased a duckie outfit.  It was well worn by four girls and is a much cherished item in our drawer of special things. 

When Sarah learned that we were expecting Beret Anna, she chose this duckie outfit.  I think it's ready for the drawer of special things too.  Beret is growing well!

Yes, I'm aware that my feet are in every picture and yes, we put her down - every now and then.


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Oct. 8, 2008
Resting in Holly's Arms

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What a wonderful way to be settled for a morning nap during school. 


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Oct. 8, 2008
I found my camera cord - sorry for the delay ;)

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There aren't many things I love more than a baby peeking over Dan's shoulder!

Beret Anna and her Mama

Many helpful, loving arms for our Beret

 


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Oct. 8, 2008
Fall Fun

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It's time for apple cider and pumpkin donuts.  Yum!  (I could taste them this year). 

Mom's recovering - our first hike as a famiy of seven! 

Enjoying patches of good color

By their favorite pump

Getting enough to eat...

Coming home to a favorite fall dinner.  Acorn squash with sausage for the meal and with brown sugar or maple syrup for dessert. 

Apple pie made by girls


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Oct. 8, 2008
School Pictures

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This is as official as we get.  We were at a nature trail, the girls were taking turns climbing a tree, and we had a camera. 


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Sep. 24, 2008
Some Favorite Pictures

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Sep. 24, 2008
Racing Frogs

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Beret Anna was born early in the morning on a misty, foggy day.  She was brought home in rain which continued for two full days.  The frogs were plentiful and the older four had a blast with them!


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Sep. 24, 2008
Catching Up

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We went fishing before Beret Anna was born. 

Abby learned to ride her bike!!!!! 

 


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Sep. 18, 2008
Mom and Baby

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Beret Anna, six days old


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Sep. 17, 2008
Happy Sigh

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Sep. 14, 2008
More of Beret Anna

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In Daddy's arms...

Meeting big sisters with wide open eyes...

Ready to go home...

Mom and Dad are wowed by the improvements in car seats! 

In Abby's arms, one day old

Hannah's arms, one day old

In Holly's arms, two days old

In an outfit from her Alabama cousins


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Sep. 12, 2008
She Has a Name!

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Welcome to our family, Beret Anna!!!

For non-St. Olaf grads., Beret is the Norwegian form of Bridget and is pronounced like the last name Barrett.  It means glorious and Anna means grace, so her name means Glorious Grace.  Now, go read Giants in the Earth.  :) 

 

 


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Sep. 12, 2008
Here She Is!

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Born 5:20 am Sept. 12th.

7 lbs. 13 oz.  (yay!!!)

20 inches long


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Sep. 9, 2008
In Case You're Wondering...

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She's not here.

I'm not in labor.

I'm less listless than last week.

The girls are more listless than last week.

Dan hasn't been, isn't, and won't become listless.

We'll decide on her name when we see her. 

 

 


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Aug. 30, 2008
We Went to a Children's Garden Yesterday

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Peek!

Getting wet...

and wetter!

SIlly!

Under DaVinci's Horse

After the Garden, we went to the zoo.  The Swan Boats beckoned first.  The girls were thrilled that Dan found a turtle!

It was a hot afternoon and many of the animals were sleeping during our visit, but we enjoyed this bear.  He seemed to be enjoying his stretch!


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Aug. 30, 2008
The Many Faces of Abby

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Abby loves to play Sorry!

She's not so sure about being Sorry'd, however!

Just kidding!

 


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Aug. 15, 2008
Soaking Up Summer!

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Starting school (more on that next week) hasn't meant the end of full summer days.  Here's a sampling of what we've been doing over the last few weeks - in pictures and video!  (Mom, you might want to send links of Sarah's dancing to Ellie). 

Sewing curtains for a new bedroom...

Singing in the Harbor Choral Festival...

Enjoying the fruits of the season thanks to Dan's patients...

Blueberry cobbler thanks to the efforts of Hannah and Holly...

Savoring german brats thanks to our Farmer's Market...

Playing with a  yard full of toads...

Singing at home (Hannah)...

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Playing duets with Great Uncle Mike (Abby and Holly)...

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Learning a before-baby piece (double stops and fussing babies don't go together - Holly)...

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Coreographing ballet (Sarah)...

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Dancing on Pointe...

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Visiting with (and hugging) Uncle Brad...

Ahem, getting big...

 

 


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Aug. 1, 2008
A Birthday Weekend

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The girls enjoyed camping with Dan in our woods.  I learned that I can still sleep until 8:00 if undisturbed!

Later, we went to nearby trails to bike and kayak. 

The older girls had choir rehearsal in the afternoon, so Abby and I had some fun time alone together.  We caught this huge moth.  Actually, I caught it even though I was initially afraid it was a bat!

She also played with her water toy.

BBQ chicken, corn on the cob, spinach casserole, and no bake chocolate cake (thanks to Famous Chocolate Wafer Cookies) made up our dinner.  Everything tasted good, but the corn is gets top prize for being photogenic. 

All in all, it was a wonderful weekend. 


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Jul. 26, 2008
More Summer Fun

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At the beach...

Playing with fun toys from Grandma and Grandpa


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Jul. 8, 2008
Family Fun

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Swimming, grilling, swinging, jam making, reading...  We've been doing it all! 

My parents drove my Grandma from Ohio for a visit last weekend.  The girls enjoyed visiting with her.

Abby enjoying "Holly's bike." 

Playing in the sand while waiting for fireworks. 


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Jun. 25, 2008
The Things I Do For Far Away Family...

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Someone will need to thank me for posting this!

Oh, the pain of new fangled maternity wear!!!!! 

Dan's contribution to my emotional needs.  Apparently, baby girl needs a rocking lamb. 

 


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Jun. 14, 2008
Holly's Ballet Recital

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Holly's class had a change of teacher, several new to ballet students, and seven snow days this term.   They were not prepared at parent observation night, but an alert to the head of school took care of that.  She ran their last class for them and helped clean up their piece.  Phew! 

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Jun. 12, 2008
What is it about...

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daily tennis lessons in June that makes me thrill at the thought of getting to *do this* again?


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Jun. 4, 2008
Making Kids Happy

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Our end of the school year celebration - banana splits for all after a trip to the pool.   

There's a secret to getting smiles like these.  Make it family policy to share treats on all but the happiest of days.  In the last few years our girls have experienced their first whole donut and their first whole sundae.  Last week afforded them this first whole banana split.  We initially did this because serving sizes were out of control, but we've discovered it teaches contentment and joy too! 


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Jun. 4, 2008
Hannah Enjoying Ten

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Wrapping up math for the year.  Yeah for long division!!!

Muffin maker extraordinaire!

 


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Jun. 4, 2008
A Trip to Greenfield Village

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Otherwise known as my last chance to travel before baby...

At Greenfield Village with my parents

Eating dinner at Buca's (thaks Dad!)

The girls had a lot of sharing to do!

On the steps of the church where we were married just shy of our thirteenth anniversary with four (five!) girls of our own.  (We had four flower girls in our wedding).  :)


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Jun. 4, 2008
Holly's Ballet Observation

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Holly's our thoughtful girl! 


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Jun. 4, 2008
A Week of Curls

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Somehow, sleeping in curlers makes everyone happy! 


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May. 14, 2008
This Woodpecker is Amazing!

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We have lots of creatures about as our backyard is adjacent to 10-20 acres of woods that include large gulleys and a creek.  This woodpecker favors our property.  It's huge! 


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May. 14, 2008
Tulip Time Fun

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These two received lots of attention from the local media.

This one did not! 

We've tried not to *baby* our baby-of-five-years, but it's a challenge at times.  Unfortunately, this time it turned out she was a bit sick.  A rash developed on her cheeks by the end of worship on Sunday and a visit to the Dr. confirmed Fifth's Disease yesterday.  I've begun testing to determine if baby might be affected.  Holly has it as well. 


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May. 2, 2008
A Joyous Day!

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The girls came to my ultrasound this morning and baby's cooperation gave us opportunity to do some shopping.  We gave Dan a *shower* over his lunch. 

White Socks

Oh, the suspense...

A healthy baby...

A gift from Sarah for...

her newest little sister!

The rest of us had fun too. 

I've been waiting to see if I should keep this blog name and, from what we could tell, Polishing Gems still fits!

We're also rejoicing because Builder Dan is done with every last detail on the inside.  I won't put it past My Dan to find one or two more things, but as of this moment the inside of the house is MINE.  The girls are celebrating with permission to dress up and have free reign of the house.  I'm a happy, blessed Mama! 


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Apr. 27, 2008
Restful Sunday

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Decompression has begun in earnest.  We've had a peaceful, quiet afternoon working on projects. 

I bought a bobbin maker a few weeks ago and found that it is a huge help.  I made this skirt for Sarah with way less than my usual trouble.  I'm happy to report that it's not been relegated to the dress up pile! 

 

Hannah put her new sewing kit to good use making doll clothes with her sisters. 


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Apr. 26, 2008
Ballet Fun

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Flowers from an adoring *fan.*

 


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Apr. 25, 2008
Happy Birthday, Happy Hannah!

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Hannah excels in having fun and bringing joy.  She celebrated her April 28th birthday a few days early. 

Always ready to laugh and bring others along for the ride, Hannah was hardly able to contain herself while opening this *gift.*  It turns out that she wrapped a bar of soap for herself as a joke on the rest of us - good girl! 


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Apr. 25, 2008
Hilarious!

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Now this is my kind of game.

If you can't make it out, they're shooting arrows and catching them with a pond net. 


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Apr. 25, 2008
No One Ever Tells You...

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When your children are young, you never hear that twelve year olds are delightful.  You should!  They're positively wonderful!!! 

Sarah's been a trooper this week - getting ready for tech. rehearsals in the van several days in a row.  She made a somewhat stressful situation fun!


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Apr. 15, 2008
For Far-Off Family...

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Apr. 6, 2008
Happy Day

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Swinging time, mud cakes, and crocuses - a wonderful way to welcome spring! 


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Mar. 29, 2008
A Sock for Sarah

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Nevermind the bruised toe.  She's a ballerina, you know...

My girls have the best friends.  Sarah's friend gave her knitting lessons at a downtown shop for her birthday.  Both girls knew how to knit, but didn't know how to follow a pattern.  Sarah had four needles going at once for awhile with this project! 


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Mar. 17, 2008
An Abby Funny

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Earlier this year, Abby started learning to read.  On one of her first attempts at sounding out a word she told me, "I can't read that.  It's French!"  It took awhile to get the other three back to their schoolwork.  Now, we tease her that she's so smart that she reads in French! 
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Mar. 16, 2008
Happy Birthday, Sarah!

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We had a big day with piano Achievement Testing and a birthday celebration, but it was a good day.  Here's our birthday girl with flowers from Abby and Dad. 

The requested meal with special sub sauce.

Excited to be celebrating sisters

Pineapple Pudding Cake - a favorite of Sarah's for years!


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Mar. 16, 2008
Spring in Michigan...

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almost!

Abby squinting in the *desert.*

Sweltering Sarah

Needing our shades!

We're trying to smile, Mom, really!

A miniature orange tree

Oh, look what we found!

Beautiful!!!

Misty waterfall

A slightly better picture of the girls. 

Proof of how foolish a person looks when they smell flowers for the first time in a long while.  Dan insisted Sarah take a picture of me smelling the flowers.  Of course, I quickly got out of range of the camera!  I gather the humidity of the greenhouse made my smeller work temporarily.  I think I'm in the market for a personal humidifier.  Okay, posting this isn't my idea.

Just for fun - sharing Abby's joy over "someone littler than her."

 


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Mar. 13, 2008
Tha-thump, Tha-thump, Tha-thump

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There's nothing like the sound of wee baby's heart and I was blessed with that joy this morning.  To our great surprise and delight we are expecting a baby in mid-September.  After, five years of waiting, wondering, and loss this is wonderful news for our family!  That is especially so now that we have a functioning kitchen!  I don't recommend experiencing the first trimester of pregnancy during a kitchen remodel.  Our Builder did find a way to get our counter three weeks early though, so that was a blessing.  I don't know if he was motivated by compassion or fear.  LOL! 

I'll be less scarce as I continue feeling better. 


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Feb. 20, 2008
Check Out Our Five Year Old!

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Jan. 28, 2008
For Grandma

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A picture of Abby with her scarf!

She wants yarn for her birthday, by the way!

 


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Jan. 1, 2008
A New Year

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Enjoying fondu together on New Year's Eve

Sledding on New Year's Day

Fun, fun, fun! 


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Dec. 27, 2007
Christmas

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Our power came back on after about 30 hours.  Of course, it took another 8 for the house to recover.  Our fireplace helped, but we wondered if it was sucking out more air than it was heating.  This was a most excellent purchase.  We slept without it and mainly used it to warm one room.  It was a huge help.

Working on a failed gingerbread house on Christmas Eve

Holly in her holly-smocked-dress before Christmas Eve worship

Sweet Sarah

Happy Hannah and Abby

This one turned out well.  I should probably crop out the peeking toes, huh?

Why is my chin shining?  Okay, nevermind.  I'll use the lack of power as an excuse. 

Since we were too lazy to find a tripod (and never thought to take the camera to church). 

 


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Dec. 18, 2007
Productivity

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Productivity is reigning over our extended break from school.  The girls made a chocolate cake for Dan this morning.  His birthday tends to get lost after Christmas.

Who knew I could draw?  (Does this count as drawing?)

Holly and Sarah built this fun fellow.

Sarah is 5'3" or 4" to give you an idea of his stature.

Hannah and Abby built this fort in between trips on the sled.

My fun, busy girls!


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Dec. 17, 2007
Christmas Ballet 2007

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Gifts from adoring sisters

Enjoying the moment

Sweet Friends

All of the Juniors


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Dec. 17, 2007
Jumping In

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Abby had her first turn at knitting with Grandma this weekend.  Hopefully, I can figure out how to finish it with her!


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Dec. 12, 2007
A New Center of Activity

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I can't believe I'm posting pictures of our garage on-line.  Okay, I can't believe I post any pictures on-line, but this is an extremely handy form of scrapbooking.  The girls love it and I hope they'll treasure these day by day memories one day.  Speaking of daily activity, the garage is where you're likely to find them these days. 

You see, Dan finally asked for a Christmas present as well.   He has always wanted a game table and found a cheap one.  Given that the rooms in our home are small and the larger new rooms will serve other purposes for the next decade or so, he put his gift in our first-house-would-only-fill-half-of-this-space garage.  The girls are having a blast and they're getting fresh air without having to do the snowsuit thing. 

 

And then there's the ever fun game of "fishing for cats." 

Otherwise known as Jax and Tipper.  Tipper didn't like the flash and Jax was too busy playing and being pet to get a good picture, but here he is.

I think this guy could win anyone over.  He's a ham.


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Dec. 9, 2007
Trimming The Tree

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My elves had fun decorating last week.

Our little family Thanksgiving - simple version.  See Dawn, we aren't always cute.  Oh, and nevermind the guy in the hat.  We certainly don't. 

Christmas crafts... Foamies gingerbread houses are excellent for families with food coloring issues!  Hmmm....  Does it look like I need to pay bills and clean the kitchen or what?!?! 

 

 


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Dec. 9, 2007
Abby, this time!

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Dan and I caught this little one on the stairs sleeping last week - too sweet!

Seeing the plastic over the stairs reminds me how happy I am that it's gone - for now. 


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Oct. 16, 2007
Another One

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Oct. 3, 2007
Frog Play

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The girls have had grand success finding frongs in our torn up yard.  This one has been found several times over the summer.  It is easily recognizable with it's stump leg. 

*Training* it to jump over a stick.  "Good frog, good frog..." 


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Oct. 3, 2007
Another Cup of Tea

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Our new tradition for lost teeth.  Actually, I think she chose hot chocolate this time.


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Sep. 20, 2007
Orchard Time

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Sep. 12, 2007
"Mom, Tomorrow I'll Be Big"

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Abby went to music class without an older sister and stayed for her first piano lesson this afternoon.  She was beyond thrilled and definitely "big." 


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Sep. 12, 2007
Outside of School

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The weather has changed.  We're hoping the cooler temps. last. 

The girls "work while they work."  Afternoons are for play.  Sarah was at ballet wearing out a pair of pointe shoes while we were home playing. 


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Sep. 3, 2007
Frog Finds

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Anyone else have a multitude of pictures of kiddos with frogs?  We found a few beauties in Wisconsin and I'm working on getting those pictures from Dan's camera to my computer. 

This one, found in our yard, was quite small.  Hannah and Abby were enthralled and kept him as their "pet" for a couple of hours. 


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Aug. 3, 2007
Coreography Skills...

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Here's a link to a piece she coreographed for the student showcase portion of her week at dance intensives.  She's in the front surrounded by the best of  friends. 

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Jul. 31, 2007
Birthday Morning Treat

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The girls made this wonderful coffee cake for my birthday breakfast last week.  We had a good day complete with dinner out for the parents! 


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Jul. 20, 2007
Huckleberry Railroad

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Abby wanted a picture with Mom.  Don't mind the wind or the effects of five rounds of steroids (staph is nasty!).  ;)  She's really growing - more than half an inch since April!

Um, you're welcome to scrub at home too, sweet girls. 

All Aboard!

One of many pictures of Sarah at the pump.  She'd love one in our yard for watering. 

I just love an old outhouse, especially when you're able to open the door.  They must have been a great mystery of my childhood. 


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Jul. 20, 2007
On Great Grandma's Porch

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Where time moves too quickly.

Dan and the girls being Indians and...

blessed to find their own arrowhead.  What a Dad!

I'll have to post a picture of the arrowhead soon. 


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Jul. 5, 2007
Our Fourth

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I can't believe I've had a blog long enough to post about a second Fourth of July celebration.  It's turned into a wonderful, easy way to record memories and favorite pictures. 

I love these pictures of the girls walking ahead of us.  We hike at least once a week and this is a common, much loved sight.

Our annual summer picture by "Big Red."  I think we got a couple of shots worthy of framing.  This probably isn't one of them!  It's amazing how challenging it can be to get a good picture of four beautiful, imo, children.

Yet another photo in need of photoshop.  (Jenn, are you reading this?). 

Another common sight - the girls strike a pose and we pay a "toll" by taking their picture.  This picture captures "double trouble" mode.  That's code for H. and H. are scheming. 

Another...

That one captures a bit of our little Abby doll's personality.  Sarah usually plays too, but she was cold.  It was a strange morning at the lake...

as evidenced by the surfing and the dunes encased in fog.

Dad let a chipmunk go in the parking lot.  We have WAY too many of them in our yard!

Grilling brats from the local market later in the day when the sun came out from hiding. 

The girls decided we needed an updated family croc picture now that they have grown into new pairs.

Alas, Dan and I pass for plain once again. 

After a trip to a park and the pool we went to view the fireworks.  Here are H. and H. enjoying their books and seemingly ignoring the burping contest taking place behind our row of chairs.  I wish I had their concentration!

Gotcha!

Abby "reading" and Sarah with her bounce putty.

A bit of entertainment before the fireworks (a nap on Dad in Abby's case) begin.


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Apr. 9, 2006
Colonial Williamsburg - Sarah

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Sarah's spinning lesson...

 

                    

 

Colonial Dancing, imagine that!

Enjoying life on a Colonial Farm...

Keeping up. 

 


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Apr. 9, 2006
Colonial Williamsburg - Hannah

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Enjoying the dandelions...

 

A morning carriage ride...

 

A spinning lesson...

Ready for Jamestown...

 

Our precious Patriot!


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Apr. 9, 2006
Colonial Williamsburg - Holly

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Waiting for a carriage ride...

 

Spinning lesson...

 

A glass fiddle...

 

 

Enjoying new friends.

 


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Apr. 9, 2006
Colonial Williamsburg - Abby

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Playing peekaboo with her cap during Colonial Games on the green.

 

Always ready for a cuddle...

 

Our "Colonial Doll" with a sister and a new friend...

Enjoying coloring in our apartment...

 


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Apr. 9, 2006
George Washington's Mount Vernon

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Sarah in the garden...

Hannah...

Holly...

Abby (can't get this one to turn around...)

 

Enjoying their new caps. 


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Mar. 17, 2006
Happy St. Patrick's Day...

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Much to the delight of my family, I forgot to make corned beef and cabbage.  We did, however, get a bit of fiddling in this afternoon.  The girls had a mini-parade with their violin group.  They played for an appreciative audience at a nursing home before a performance in the rotunda at City Hall for our Irish mayor. 

 

 

Here, Hannah and Holly play Irish Washerwoman

Here's Sarah in a picture taken by Abby!


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Mar. 15, 2006
School Pictures

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This is how I caught Sarah doing school one day last week.

 

 

 

Here's Hannah at work in her school room.

 

 

 


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Mar. 15, 2006
Happy Birthday, Sarah!

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Sweet Sarah turns 10 years old today.

 

Here she is with the pinata she made after reading Mitch and Amy

Here she is with her cake. 

 


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