Category Archives: friends & family

Playoffs are upon us

Posted on April 27, 2011 by alio

Ian and I were lucky enough to go to the 4th game of the Habs‘ first round match up against Boston. Although the Habs lost, the game was exciting from beginning to end! Tonight is game 7, so it is … Continue reading →

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the sauce of life

Posted on April 15, 2011 by alio

My brother’s talented photographer/writer girlfriend just launched a blog about food in Montreal. It has beautiful pictures and wonderful descriptions of local foodie joints. Check out The Sauce of Life if you have a chance. I promise it’ll make you … Continue reading →

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Digging out

Posted on March 1, 2011 by alio

We are digging out from under a nasty illness. Both girls came down with colds the day we got back from Florida. More than a week later, they still have runny noses and coughs. Luckily Clara and Amelia have remained … Continue reading →

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It might not be sunny

Posted on February 11, 2011 by alio

But it isn’t below freezing. And we don’t need snowsuits.

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Skating

Posted on December 30, 2010 by alio

Our family has a tradition of skating on Christmas Eve. Or New Year’s Eve. Or both. We generally go out after supper and play some shinny. We’re usually the only ones on the ice, although not always. This year we … Continue reading →

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In the spirit of the holidays

Posted on December 20, 2010 by alio

This will be the fourth year that our family donates to charity in lieu of exchanging gifts between the adults at Christmas. I do miss trying to choose something special for each person. But overall it is much easier not … Continue reading →

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Stay at home

Posted on November 17, 2010 by alio

It has been almost three months since our babysitter took a full-time job. And we haven’t replaced her. So it is just me and the girls all day every day until Ian gets home from work (usually in time for … Continue reading →

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Joy

Posted on October 25, 2010 by alio

Amelia adores my brother. This photo makes my heart ache. *Photo by my brother’s very talented photographer girlfriend.

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grandfathers

Posted on October 25, 2010 by alio

There is something special about grandfathers and granddaughters.

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Worms

Posted on October 18, 2010 by alio

My friend Kate and I lived near each other when we were very young. And she still loves to tell stories about how I liked collecting worms in a jar. So I couldn’t pass up an opportunity to relive a … Continue reading →

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