Archive for November, 2008

First Thanksgiving

Saturday, November 29th, 2008

We had a big Thanksgiving this year at Harry & Arlene’s.

It was my first one in seven years! So I was loving all the little traditional touches. (I made two of the pies, by the way)

Almost everyone was together (except for Christina & Jeffry).

Even Matt.

And of course, there was Delany & Jenna -who… »

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Gobble gobble gobble

Thursday, November 27th, 2008

We’re off to the Ketchums for a big family dinner. So I leave you with a little ode to the turkey by Lisa’s youngest Henry -he did a second version with much more umph but this was the best due to his older brother, Lucas, in the background…. »

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Still unrequited

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Had a wonderful afternoon yesterday hanging out with Isis and 2 year old Ilysa who stopped by the orchard. This time started better for Gus with Ilysa giving him a huge “Hi!” when he woke from his nap.

But it didn’t take long for things to settle back down to their usual hierarchy -with Gus chasing… »

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For the parents

Wednesday, November 26th, 2008

Here are two things that found their way to my computer today and for some reason I needed to hear both of them. There’s nothing wrong in any way, it’s just nice to step back and view things with a bit of twee mushiness every once in awhile. Some of these are better than other…. »

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Dr Amanda

Tuesday, November 25th, 2008

I took Molly dog to see Dr Amanda this morning because she has strange bumps on her butt. Molly, that is, not Amanda. It was pretty cool to see her in action -knowledgeable, expert and caring all at once. Amanda, that is, not Molly.

Molly just wagged her tail and pooed in the waiting… »

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