Monthly Archives: August 2006

Voting for Noah

Posted on August 30, 2006 by Laura

I realize that there are very few readers of my blog (since I have very few readers anyway!) who don’t read Meggan’s blog but if you don’t and this is a new posting to you, please go here and give … Continue reading →

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At the risk of using an old, sad cliche (that my kids certainly wouldn’t understand)

Posted on August 29, 2006 by Laura

I hope I’m not beating a dead horse when I say that, “I LOVE MY AIR CONDITIONING!”

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The Beach

Posted on August 27, 2006 by Laura

Here’s a few pictures from our trip to Assateague Island National Seashore a week ago Friday (the 18th): Here’s proof that ponies really do live on the island! (In my opinion, one of the coolest things about going to Assateague … Continue reading →

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Noah…

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Laura

…has informed me that he no longer plays Super Mario Brothers Star Catcher that much anymore.  Instead, he prefers space alien shooting games because he likes space better.  Meggan – what kind of good pacifist Mennonite child are you raising?  … Continue reading →

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My phone and school and a movie

Posted on August 26, 2006 by Laura

My cell phone is back (actually they sent me a new one) and my life is way easier.  It’s nice not to be totally isolated in my [AIR CONDITIONED] room. My classroom is at least 16 million times better than … Continue reading →

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Imminent Doom

Posted on August 20, 2006 by Laura

T-minus 8 1/2 hours and counting.  Boo hoo hoo.  (In general, however, I’m having a great time in the rest of my life so school starting isn’t all that bad! )

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Anniversary

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Laura

Today is my four year anniversary of moving to Baltimore. That is a long time.

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Uncle Ken

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Laura

On the night that I left Alaska, our Uncle Ken and Aunt Sharon came over to visit.  Ken is not our real uncle but he and my dad have been very good friends for a long time.  Uncle Ken always … Continue reading →

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A New Method for Recovering From Jet Lag

Posted on August 17, 2006 by Laura

“If you can’t beat it, join it” – this method works particularly well when you’re traveling west to east. This is how it works – just pretend that you’re still in the time zone that you came from (for example … Continue reading →

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Hiking with Rachel and Leah

Posted on August 16, 2006 by Laura
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