Category Archives: Farmington

The Pool is Open–And Freezing to Most: Musings

Posted on May 17, 2009 by ninophile

School is almost out–just two weeks left–and Memorial Day is close, but Emma’s ready to get into the pool already. She got into the pool for the first time on Thursday evening and has jumped in everyday since. I jumped … Continue reading →

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Christmas: Virtual Sports Versus Virtual Rock

Posted on December 28, 2007 by ninophile

After weekend trips to Houston and Oklahoma to celebrate the season with family, we were home on Christmas Eve and Day so as to avoid any confusion for Santa. (For clarity’s sake–of course, is it more clear to give additional … Continue reading →

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Christmas Prep in Full Swing

Posted on December 2, 2007 by ninophile

Mercifully, we’ve had a bit of a lull around the house since Thanksgiving. I’ve spent very little of that time being productive. Holly, on the other hand, has been busy. She actually got decorations out right after Thanksgiving, and we … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving: Forts and Fun

Posted on November 25, 2007 by ninophile

So we hung around Farmington for Thanksgiving–extending our tradition where all the kids makes a dish to its second year. This year, Speed made the broccoli rice casserole, Emma made the jello salad, Layla made the cranberry sauce, and Madysen … Continue reading →

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Activites Abound: What We Missed While On Our Nevis Vacation

Posted on October 2, 2007 by ninophile

You know, just because Holly and I go on vacation doesn’t mean the kids get a break. And it fell to Holly’s parents to navigate the crazy waters. Saturday: Before PatPat and Papa even got to Dallas, Madysen had a … Continue reading →

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A Year at Farmington

Posted on August 26, 2007 by ninophile

So it was a year ago Tuesday that we moved to Farmington and the kids started school here in the Park Cities. It’s been a good year. I definitely don’t miss the commute from the old house, and the schools … Continue reading →

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A Dinner Party at Farmington=Scary

Posted on July 9, 2007 by ninophile

I’ve written a bit already about outings with our summer clerks already, e.g., here and here. But somehow we got roped into hosting a casual dinner party for 6 summer clerks (and a guest) and a number of fellow associates … Continue reading →

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Holly Fought the Law

Posted on April 3, 2007 by ninophile

So we’ve lived at Farmington for about seven months now, and Holly has had two run-ins with the local law enforcement (I have a clean sheet, so far). Yesterday, she got a ticket for parking on the street in front … Continue reading →

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A Day of Firsts

Posted on April 1, 2007 by ninophile

With all the soccer games canceled, we had lots of free time yesterday. So, for the first time ever, Speed mowed the yard, and he actually did a fine job. Because our yard is so small, the actual mowing takes … Continue reading →

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First Day in the Pool

Posted on March 26, 2007 by ninophile

As it has gotten into the mid 70s lately, Emma decided she needed to get into the pool. The thermometer said the water was 68, but Emma was undeterred. Eventually, Speed and Layla put their trunks on too and battled … Continue reading →

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