Category Archives: Friends

Another International Traveler?: Vacations

Posted on August 22, 2010 by ninophile

Speed wasn’t the only kid in the house to get their passport stamped for the first time this summer. Just after Speed returned from Italy, Layla left for a week in the Bahamas with her friend Sophia. They were on … Continue reading →

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Ginger in the Italian Water!: Vacation

Posted on August 12, 2010 by ninophile

Speed had a great opportunity this summer, and he took it! Progress. He is friends with twin brothers who were going to Italy with their parents for two weeks. And they invited him and one other kid to go along. … Continue reading →

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Ridin’ and Ropin’: Rodeo

Posted on February 28, 2010 by ninophile

About a month ago, Emma went with her friend Claire K.–she always calls her Claire K., even when no one else is there–to the Fort Worth rodeo. They were kind enough to send over some photos.

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Layla’s First: Birthdays

Posted on March 4, 2009 by ninophile

Back in March 1999, Layla burst onto the home scene. Which means, according to my calculations, that she turned 1 on March 4, 2000. It appears that we had our Canadian neighbors over for the party. Candians, ha. Speed watching … Continue reading →

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Finally Getting Along with Santa: Emma

Posted on January 6, 2009 by ninophile

There was a time, not so long ago, that Emma and Santa had an estranged relationship. She was a fan, but of a distant nature. Please bring presents, but no group pictures. I’m happy to report that all that seems … Continue reading →

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Becks Really Does Come to Town: MLS Soccer

Posted on March 17, 2008 by ninophile

You may recall–I realize you probably really don’t, but let’s continue–that last summer Layla, Emma, and I hosted a large group of people to see FC Dallas host the LA Galaxy, where Becks was a no-show. To make amends, FC … Continue reading →

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Carry These Pictures: Set to Music

Posted on July 2, 2007 by ninophile

I posted a bunch of pictures from a great birthday party photo shoot that Layla was a part of last summer. She also received a slideshow of those great photos. Enjoy. [Originally posted January 29, 2008]

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Carry These Pictures: I Never Had a Birthday Party Like This–Thankfully

Posted on July 1, 2007 by ninophile

You know me as a photo savant. And considering that I have this gem in my repertoire, who can argue? They say that a poor craftsmen blames his tools. Which is true–except for in this case, it is the fault … Continue reading →

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Publication Day

Posted on October 31, 2006 by ninophile

Today is big. See, my boy Trench has achieved something special today. His book, The Book Thief: The True Crimes of Daniel Spiegelman, has finally been published. You can get it on Amazon right now–but hurry they only have one … Continue reading →

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Carnival Highjinx

Posted on October 27, 2006 by ninophile

Following Madysen’s and Speed’s big wins on Saturday, Holly and the kids and Madysen’s teammate AK went to the Hyer Elementary School Carnival–I was on my return flight from London.  Everyone had fun at the various games, etc.  Layla and … Continue reading →

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