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16.11.2008

Lisa C Being a Great Sport with PJ's on Her Head

Lisa C Being a Great Sport with PJ's on Her Head!

It’s been a long time since Mama and I have had a party that didn’t include a princess related theme, more children than adults or a jumper, and I realized this morning (after yesterday’s party) that’s it been way too long.  Needless to say, we did a friendly potluck yesterday (with more adults than children) and it was awesome.  Thank you so much for everyone that joined in.  The food was fantastic, the weather was amazing (especially for November), the wine was divine, and the company cannot be matched.  Thank you to everyone that joined in, we appreciate it more than you know.

Of course, no good party would be great without some stories, a few pictures and maybe a video or two.  Fortunately for all, we got a few of each.  Don’t worry, nothing too embarrassing for anyone.

Many of our friends that came to this party were co-workers of Gina and their spouses and children.  It’s nice to see that most of the teachers have geeky husbands, and that similarity seemed to give everyone something to talk about.  John Ironmonger was in town for his daughter’s basketball game (University of Oregon vs. San Jose State) and was able to make it by for a snack and catch-up.  I’ve missed seeing John every day, and am very happy to know that he’s doing well, enjoying life and very, very happily married to his sweetie.  Carolyn and Carl are (finally) engaged, which added some additional celebration, and there was plenty of good food - for the meaties and the vegies - to go around.  Everyone brought along a bottle or two of wine and I think we consumed all but one.  That made for a very light afternoon, and at 6:00PM we were still sitting outside enjoy a 71 degree evening in November!

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16.11.2008

I think I waited too long - especially conidering that it’s almost Thanksgiving 2008, but I wanted to post a sound file of the girls singing some of their halloween songs.  We tried recording video, but they get too excited about the process and forget to sing, so we’re really hoping that the sound file will be fun enough and give you an idea.

Halloween-2008-Songs

Enjoy!

Papa


05.11.2008

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My earlier posts on Halloween 2008 already showed some of what we did at Braly Elementary and Boo at the Zoo, but we didn’t really go into the Halloween Happenings or the actual trick-or-treating that we got to do.  Everything was wild fun, but man can it be overwhelming.  I can hardly imagine how larger families do it, even while knowing that the rewards must be tremendous.

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The Beach in November!

Author: papa
02.11.2008

Generally speaking, I don’t like posting items out of order, and I still have a ton of stuff leftover to share from Halloween.  That will come, I promise, but I had to share today’s trip to the beach and thought I’d drop in a quick little video to show you how great it was.  More pictures, more story, click more…

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Halloween is Over

Author: papa
31.10.2008

No emphasis - no excitement - the girls are in bed and I’m getting ready to nod off myself.  Just wanted to say that pictures will be coming - possibly even some video - and everyone had a marvelous time.  Hope that your Halloween was grand, too.

Papa


31.10.2008

Most of you already know the message.  I’d add simply - vote with your conscience.

Papa


It’s Halloween!!!

Author: papa
31.10.2008

It’s early Halloween morning - no pictures with this post, too early - but I wanted to share wih everyone that Sofi and Natalie are ready to go.  They’re getting dressed for school and all the talk is about our newly carved pumpkin - pictures coming soon - candy and everything else that comes with such a wonderful day.  Look for more posts later today as we share all the excitement we can muster up!

Have a great Halloween, everyone!

Papa


30.10.2008

Being honest, the reason that I post is as much to share what the girls are doing as it is to have a place that I can go to during the day to see their little smiling faces.  Now that video is becoming so easy to get and attach to the web I thought I’d give myself - and you - a video of Sofi and Natalie playing after this past weekend’s Boo at the Zoo.  I know, I know, it’s relatively boring, but they were having so much fun on the rides that I had to take a few and record their laughter.  Hope you enjoy!

Papa


2008 Boo at the Zoo

Author: papa
30.10.2008

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It was wild - we were at the zoo and there were so many children dressed up.  Everyone was looking great, excited as all get out, and if anything like us, having the time of their life.  That’s right - we went to the 2008 Boo at the Zoo at the Oakland Zoo.  We got there quite early - about ten minutes to 9:00, before they even opened, and we were one of the first to arrive.  I’m glad we got through the exciting stuff quickly, because we really did get to see the zoo and the other kids in their costumes - the girls even got their face (Sofi) and arm (Natalie) painted.

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28.10.2008

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Halloween rocks! This year has been awesome and for the first time I think, like my children, I get Halloween.  It’s not about the candy - although that is certainly one of the perks - it’s about the excitement, the costumes, dressing up, and all the mixture of freak and fright that makes this kid’s holiday a true joy.  This year we started at Braly School, and my princesses took in the sights, sounds, smells, and visions of what this halloween was going to be like.  There were costumes, games, parades, prizes, candy, pizza, baked goods, smiles, laughter, and plenty of fun for all.

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