November 23, 2018
by Carrie
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Last year was the end of the road for our Tree. He was with us for 14 beautiful years. I am notoriously picky about Christmas trees, so this year we ended up borrowing my dad’s tree. Same height, same width … Continue reading
September 26, 2018
by Carrie
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Ten years ago today we were dealing with a constipated cat. Renton eventually gave birth to one of his children at the vet. Later that night my sister gave birth as well. Happy Tenth, Elizabeth! (I stole this pic from … Continue reading
July 8, 2018
by Carrie
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My books are all carefully arranged via the Dewey Decimal System (heavy on the history and life sciences): . . . and then there’s Steven’s Computer Languages section (just heavy):
July 1, 2018
by Carrie
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Y’all . . . that is one super old taco. Once again, this has been a year of changes for Lydia. The physical changes have not been quite so dramatic as last year, but they are visible just the same. … Continue reading
June 23, 2018
by Carrie
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Well, we’ve gone from this: . . . and from this: to this: Happy Tenth, my Lydia Jane.
June 11, 2018
by Carrie
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A little over a week ago Sam turned eight years old. Old Man Sam! Sam’s birthday falls right on the cusp of changes: his birthday heralds in the beginning of Kid Summertm and our annual changeover from one grade to … Continue reading
December 24, 2017
by Carrie
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Sam is having an Arthur moment. _________________________________________________ Times the cat has eaten the tree and barfed: 0! This count is just no fun without Renton. Times the cat has launched off the tree skirt and irritated the stew out of … Continue reading
December 13, 2017
by Carrie
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So I have been keeping up with this blog for a long time — since 2003. That’s over 14 years! But outside of one single post I haven’t touched very much on one of my life’s cornerstones: band. From middle … Continue reading
November 26, 2017
by Carrie
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And now I present to you The Tree, 2017: Lydia is in charge of the smaller tree and Sam is supposed to be in charge of the smallest tree . . . but he would rather me do it. Total … Continue reading
July 2, 2017
by Carrie
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Our little town of Chelsea has grown over the 11 years (11 years!!!) we’ve lived here. In 2006, there were some 4,000 people — now it’s a bustling town of some 11,000 residents. Sometimes, it seems all 11,000 people are … Continue reading