Category Archives: Holidays
Easter Eggs And Broken Blow Pop Sticks [Holidays]
The remnants of the Saturday evening egg decorating extravaganza that Madysen and Speed were way too cool to participate in. On Easter morning, Emma was the first awake (as always), and she took pictures of the Easter Bunny baskets. (This … Continue reading
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Omnibus Christmas Staycation [Holidays]
It’s been a busy day around here as we try to get caught up on the December happenings. In case it’s not already clear, the Christmas Letter tradition continues on hiatus for the second straight year. And I would not … Continue reading
Posted in Disappointing People, Emma, Farmington, Holidays, Layla, Madysen, Speed
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Our Final Elementary Winter Program [School]
Of the many services provided herein, covering school programs is one. Just to name a few, Madysen in Kindergarten, Emma’s preschool program (and one of our first posts ever), Madysen and Speed (in a tie, no less!) in a band concert, … Continue reading
A Mad-Hatted And Buzzing Halloween [Holidays]
Halloween has come and gone again. This year there was no OU football to interfere, but Madysen and Speed only cared enough to get some of Layla’s and Emma’s candy. Speed did answer the door, but we only had four … Continue reading
Only A Virtual Merry Christmas Coming Your Way [Letters]
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]
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 [Holidays]
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
Lighting Up A Tree And The Sky [Dance]
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]
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. 
Celebration Week: 36 Is A Lot [Birthdays]
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
