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Celebration and Survival Modes
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We’ve been cycling through a series of celebration and survival modes the past two (and a half?) months…and I have a lot of catching up to do. If you were wondering where your Christmas card was I’m sorry, we didn’t get one out this year.  But I LOVE getting all the cards and catching up and seeing snapshots of people’s lives.  Thanks to all...

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Yule ’14
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Yule ’14

Jan 1, 2015

Even with stockings and presents and merriment, when I was putting away Christmas Dylan exclaimed “But Mom, Christmas isn’t over, Santa didn’t come!”  I’m not sure what he was expecting – perhaps to have Santa over for dinner?  We might need to be a little more clear next year about things….guess that means Tyler and I have to figure out our plans before then! Cousins....

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Lasagna for Christmas
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Lasagna for Christmas

Jan 9, 2014

This Is The Final Christmas Post. I promise. Our grande finale family Christmas this year – with my Dad’s siblings and kids (and grandkids!).  I love having so much family.  I love seeing the resemblances when multiple generations are gathered around the table.  I think traditions like Lasagna for dinner and Orange Mush with dessert are amusing.  And the games…oh the games. Nothing gets...

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Christmas #3: My Parents
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MAS CHRISTMAS! (we had 4 to be exact…this is the 3rd, we’re almost there). Christmas with my Parents. Not sure what it was about this year but I went all susie-homemaker on the gifts for my family…thank you Pinterest. A giant ruler measuring-board for my sister-in-law. DIY tie pillows: Lion and an Octopus for two of my nieces. Dragon Tails for my nephew and...

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Christmas at Home
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Christmas at Home

Jan 9, 2014

Christmas at home means chasing each other in Santa hats. Candlelight service Christmas Eve. Staying up into the wee hours assembling gifts.  And just all around pajama merriment. One benefit to being pint-sized is that your presents are sometimes bigger than you!  Our sweet neighbors delivered the kids these candy-wrapped and very exciting bouncy ball presents. The kids could hardly get past their excitement...

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Christmas: Family Style
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Earlier this year the New York Times published a compelling article about the importance of knowing and retelling the positive parts of your family’s story. Familiarity with both the beautiful moments and those when the family overcame challenges contribute to a person’s strong sense of connectedness.  Each person has a place in the family, and there is strength in knowing you are a part...

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The Problem With Getting Out
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In general, we don’t get out much. I am not the mom who takes her kids to the park or on walks every day.  I’d like to be, but most environments are just not fun for very long with my two littles.  I’ve been feeling like we’ve been growing out of some of the chaos and that the kids are starting to follow directions...

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Advent. Making the Most Merriment
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Last year was the first year of Christmas Advent in which I ventured beyond tiny numbered doors hiding chocolates and did something a little more festive.  I scrawled out ideas of special things big and small to do each day and wrapped notes or items that represented those things for Tyler (or in some cases myself) to open.  The kids were still clueless about...

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