Category Archives: Holidays

Kindergarten Holiday Program: School

Posted on September 2, 2010 by ninophile

Having started kindergarten in the fall of 1998, Madysen had her first school program right before the holiday break. I have no idea what the program covered.

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Only a Virtual Merry Christmas Coming Your Way: Letters

Posted on December 26, 2009 by ninophile

Many of you have been lucky enough to be on the super special annual Christmas letter (1 part picture, 1 part information, 7 parts funny) that has been a staple since 2001. Or you could have just read them here. … Continue reading →

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The Mall Near Christmas is Painful: Dance

Posted on December 23, 2009 by ninophile

Last time I saw Layla dance, there was a tree lighting and fireworks. This time was nearly so celebratory, but it was at NorthPark Center on the Saturday before Christmas. Which means it was a crazy scene. They danced the … 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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Lighting Up a Tree and the Sky: Dance

Posted on November 30, 2009 by ninophile

As you’ll recall, Layla’s been dancing for a long time, and she’s really quite good. The struggle has been ballet vs. other junk (my term) like hip-hop. I’m in favor of the former, she’s in favor of the latter. So … Continue reading →

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Candy and Football: Halloween

Posted on November 12, 2009 by ninophile

I decried last year how Halloween seemed to be receding into a holiday no longer impacting our lives–mostly because Madysen and Speed are getting too big to cuddle. … Anyway, the game looked to be a walkover as we had an early 21-0 lead, but the lead was cut to 6 points twice in the second half, which had me awfully nervous. Halloween 2009 2.jpg OU 42 - KSU 30.jpg

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Celebration Week: 36 is a Lot

Posted on May 15, 2009 by ninophile

Last week was busy what with all the soccer, the FOTC concert, and the track meet. In addition, it had more than it’s fair share of celebrations. As my mother noted, Monday was my 36th birthday, which definitely means I’m … Continue reading →

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End of an Era: Easter

Posted on April 15, 2009 by ninophile

For all but one of the years we’ve lived in Dallas, we’ve gone to my office’s Easter picnic. They are great. But, at least ostensibly, because of the economic climate, there was no office Easter picnic. Sad, really. So no … Continue reading →

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Worth Experiencing–Today Especially–Again: Holidays

Posted on January 19, 2009 by ninophile

Here we are on Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, and I personally never get tired of watching his speech at the Lincoln Memorial.

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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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