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Samantha and I went to a gymnastics meet back in early February. She has loved her gymnastics class so much (really, just the trampoline) (despite having a new teacher every few weeks) that I thought she’d enjoy the meet. She did. She learned a couple of cheers like “Go Go Go Alabama” and “B-A-M-A Roll Tide Roll.” …
Read more →After 4.5 years, we had our first real encounter with a trauma accident. (I’d say that’s not too bad!) Sam was at school playing with bubbles on the playground when she tripped and fell into a brick wall. She put a pretty good hole into her forehead. Obviously, head wounds bleed a lot (Alex, maybe you should stop …
Read more →The one and only blooming azalea at our house is trying to bloom again. It tried earlier, but was foiled by the cold snap.
Read more →You are a 95% traditional Catholic! Congratulations! You are more knowlegeable than most modern theologians! You have achieved mastery over the most important doctrines of the Catholic Faith! You should share your incredible understanding with others! Do You Know Your Baltimore Catechism?
Read more →Sam was talking about a mailman.
Read more →I got resourceful this year and made valentines with Sam (and by myself for Ellie). I didn’t want to do too much candy, but I think I can do better next year. I have since seen some really cute non-candy valentines that I’ll have to keep in mind. Sam handed out tootsie pop butterflies to the girls and bugs in a bug jar …
Read more →I’m not sure if it was the Burns’s fire drama, but Brian wanted to burn all the downed logs/limbs that were in the backyard. It was a cold Saturday, so the fire was nice to warm up against. I stayed inside all day because it was too cold for me. Sam helped too.
Read more →I’ve been back from Guatemala for almost 3 weeks, so I guess it’s time for a recap. In one word, I’d say incredible fits the bill. I had a great time and would certainly consider another humanitarian mission IF the circumstances were right. (Yes, that’s a big IF. My family probably wouldn’t like it if I did it too …
Read more →And it’s just January!
Read more →Our water heater ruptured last night. We have about 45 more days on our home warranty.
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