June 14, 2017
by Carrie
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Wow, 84 months in orbit! That’s seven Earth years! Just before his seventh birthday, Sam finished up first grade, so he is now officially a second grader. First grade was Sam’s first year of real, bonafide school work and he … Continue reading
May 2, 2017
by Carrie
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Imagine my surprise when I accidentally opened my present early.
April 25, 2017
by Carrie
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I don’t think our family means to do this, but we tend to buy cars in clusters. In the space of about four weeks in 2004, my brother-in-law got a new Vibe, my parents got the Saturn L300, my in-laws … Continue reading
April 17, 2017
by Carrie
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I’m not sure if Sam just lucked out by having naturally nerdy parents, or if he gets obsessed with nerdy things because of his nerdy parents. Either way, he is one lucky dude. His preoccupations become the entire family’s preoccupations … Continue reading
March 19, 2017
by Carrie
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Steven started up the clothes dryer, which immediately began to make an ominous *thunk, thunk* noise. “Whoa, whose clothes are those?” I asked. “The girl’s,” he replied. “Ooh, better check for lip gloss! It’s either that or a rock.” After … Continue reading
December 26, 2016
by Carrie
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In all the chaos, I forgot to post a Christmas Eve update. Ah well. Some years are like that. Here we go: Times the cat has eaten the tree and barfed: 0! Times the cat has picked a fight and … Continue reading
August 31, 2016
by Carrie
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As we were leaving the allergist’s office today, Sam turned toward the doctor sitting at the nurses’ station and exclaimed, “Thank you for being such a good doctor!” The reaction was immediate. All the nurses surrounding the station went:
July 8, 2016
by Carrie
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Another year, another taco post. And the years just fly on by faster than a spinning teacup. Lydia has continued to grow and mature in her eighth year in ways that never cease to amaze me. Eight short years ago … Continue reading
June 22, 2016
by Carrie
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Another year of life; another year of Sam. Earlier this month Sam turned six years old — he was very proud. I always joke about how late I am with Sam’s posts, but this year I think I outdid myself. … Continue reading
May 2, 2016
by Carrie
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