Category Archives: Family

Emma’s Summer Adventures: Vacations of a Sort

Posted on August 23, 2010 by ninophile

Emma didn’t visit any international destinations this summer, but that doesn’t mean she didn’t have her own adventures. As a glutton, Holly’s dad took Emma along with her cousins Carli and Noah to Branson and Silver Dollar City for a … Continue reading →

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Family Weddings: Dancing

Posted on July 28, 2010 by ninophile

Family weddings are always fun. (Think I’m supposed to say this.) And earlier this month we attended Holly’s nephew Logan’s wedding at the Cowboys Golf Course. Nice ceremony and reception, though I must mention that it was troubling having to … Continue reading →

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A Week, Including Weekend, With Grandparents: Vacation?

Posted on July 24, 2010 by ninophile

Back in mid June, the kids made their annual summer trek down to Houston to stay with my parents (though Speed missed it for the first time because of fitness camp). As detailed by my mother, they did ceramics, went … Continue reading →

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Three Ladies and a Man: Soccer and Family in Florida

Posted on January 8, 2010 by ninophile

It’s been a week since returning home from our south Florida trip for soccer and family and not much else. Soccer first. Madysen was playing in the top division of the Orange Classic Tournament. It was a showcase tournament, so … Continue reading →

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If Holidays are for Family, I’m for Fewer Holidays: Thanksgiving

Posted on December 3, 2009 by ninophile

Holidays with my family is as painful as it gets for me. Add one sister as a new Aggie, two sisters bringing dudes (one an Aggie himself, the other, um, well, words don’t really do justice), and an “Amazing Race” … Continue reading →

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Cousin Bowl and Rivalry Week: Football

Posted on October 11, 2009 by ninophile

It’s been a little slow around here, mostly because I’ve been under the weather. But there have been some pretty big events happening at the house. We’ll get started with Speed’s last two football games. Two Thursdays ago, Speed was … Continue reading →

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Boston, Kennebunkport, Concord: 11 Long Days of Vacation

Posted on July 10, 2009 by ninophile

So it’s over. We made it back. We survived. But I’m still healing. In summation: 14 people in the rain and cold of Maine. You shoulda been been there. I’ll try to make this short and sweet–mostly because the memories … Continue reading →

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The Insanity Starts Now: Vacation

Posted on June 25, 2009 by ninophile

Well we are off on a vacation to Maine. Yes, the same trip Holly and I made last year with my parents. And now, we are doubling the fun/horror–everyone is going. That’s like 15+ people. I’m giddy with excitement. This … Continue reading →

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Verdict: Whirlyball Still Fun, Uniforms Not So Much

Posted on June 20, 2009 by ninophile

This story starts out well enough–Tuesday night was Whirlyball time, which is always great for one night a year. The tournament winner seems pretty random, since none of us are that good at driving bumper cars while throwing whiffle balls … Continue reading →

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All Good (and Scary) Things Must Come to an End: Travels

Posted on June 14, 2009 by ninophile

Primarily, the good thing that ended: My peace and quiet at home. Though Emma was around all week, other than the incessant talking, she’s pretty easy going. (She did have fun at gymnastics camp this week getting a first place … Continue reading →

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