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We find delight in the beauty and happiness of children that makes the heart too big for the body.
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Hi Santa
Not quite brave enough to risk sitting on Santa’s lap, the three girls were happy to to wave to him from a distance. Eventually Amelia worked up the courage to sit on Santa’s lap. But she wouldn’t speak to him…maybe … Continue reading
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Heart & Soul
I’m betting their first duet will be “Heart & Soul.” Any takers? Amelia “reading” the sheet music. CJ’s solo.
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baby friends
Playing with dolls is well and good when there aren’t real babies to be had. But the real ones are much more fun!
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Wordless Wednesday – Amelia’s outfit
We are at the “I want to choose my own clothes” stage. In the pics above, Amelia is wearing dark blue jeggings, a turquoise long-sleeve shirt under a red sleeveless dress, grey socks with red toe stripes, her raincoat and … Continue reading
Other people’s lives
Sometimes, when I need a break from my own life and its associated baggage, I like to read about other lives nothing like my own. Here are a few blogs I’ve been enjoying recently: – living in tiny houses – … Continue reading
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Movember
Ian participating in Movember this year. While I am not a huge fan, the girls love it and Amelia has told him several times not to shave the mo. Apparently I am in the minority as Ian won the Ultimate … Continue reading
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First snow of 2011
Yesterday we woke up to a beautiful blanket of snow. As soon as the girls saw the wintery whiteness, they wanted to sit in the window and watch the snow falling. Amelia immediately asked if we could go outside so … Continue reading
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