Monthly Archives: February 2007

LHCGL Spring Season Is Underway [Madysen]

I was all atwitter the other day when Speed played his first league game of the spring. Well, yesterday, Madysen got her season underway. They had finished second in the league with 18 points (5W-3D-0L) three points behind league leaders … Continue reading

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Wanted: The Emmanator [School]

Apropos of nothing, here is Emma’s kindergarten wanted poster. Her crime? “Stealing money from her older sister, Madysen.” I don’t know who is offering the reward, but I’m not offering up $10,000. [Originally posted February 11, 2008]

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Abigail Visits

One of my sisters, Abigail, came up from college (with a friend) and visited last Friday and Saturday. In true girl fashion, Madysen, Abigail, and the friend–Kristen–shared a couple of dinners from Carrabba’s Italian Grill. Then everyone under 30 played … Continue reading

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Where’s My Money? [Holly]

Last week, Holly called out to me from the bedroom: “Did you take any money out of my jewelry box?” I responded: “I didn’t know you had a jewelry box–and no, I haven’t taken any money.” Whatever irritation she felt … Continue reading

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Layla And Emma Are Ill [Funny]

The little girls are feeling under the weather this week. Layla stayed home from school on Monday and Tuesday, but she’s feeling better now. Coming home from school on Tuesday, Emma told Holly that she had a terrible headache. As … Continue reading

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A New Season Dawns [Speed]

It seems like eons ago that Madysen and Speed finished their respective fall soccer seasons. Of course, since that time, Madysen played a season with the HP 8th grade team, an indoor season, and three tournaments (have I mentioned Celtic … Continue reading

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How Did I Forget The Motivational Music? [Soccer]

When Madysen’s soccer team travels, the girls are divided into groups of four girls and they have to stay in their groups for the entire weekend. The stay in hotel rooms together, ride in vehicles together, etc. Luckily(?), I got … Continue reading

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Speaking Of 5Ks And Autism [Madysen]

I’ve mentioned before that Madysen does a lot of service work for Brains for Autism. Back in the spring of 2006, Madysen and Sting White 94 helped raise $25,000 for the organization. And they ran a 5K as well. Here … Continue reading

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