Author Archives: Laura

Daily Gratitude #2

Posted on November 4, 2009 by Laura

This morning I am most grateful for my husband, who is my partner and friend in all that we do.  I am blessed.And I am also grateful for this oak tree, which rests my eyes every morning out our bathroom … Continue reading →

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Daily Gratitude

Posted on November 3, 2009 by Laura

My friends and family: For the month of November, I am going to try to post something every day that I’m grateful for.  Today, I don’t really have time to explain why I want to do this.  It’s coming out … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Noah!

Posted on October 27, 2009 by Laura

Happy 9th Birthday Noah! Thanks for being my first nephew! Love, Uncle Nik and Aunt Laura P.S. I chose this photo of Noah (the little boy in the front) because one of my favorite memories of leaving our wedding reception … Continue reading →

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Fun times

Posted on October 22, 2009 by Laura

Last night, my friend Julie and I saw the play, “The Importance of Being Earnest” by Oscar Wilde at Centerstage.  It was fabulous.  The movie is really great too and I’d highly recommend it if you haven’t seen it! And … Continue reading →

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Compliment

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Laura

Usually my friend Julie and I go to the farmer’s market together on Saturday mornings.  It’s our standing date!  But this weekend, she was sick and I had lots to buy (namely the winter’s supply of broccoli).  So Nik came … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday Alex!

Posted on October 18, 2009 by Laura

Happy 2nd Birthday Alex!  We love you very much!Love,Uncle Nik and Aunt Laura

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My Crunchy Granola Girl experiment – Part 1

Posted on October 10, 2009 by Laura

Here’s Part 2A and Part 2B. When we went on our first date (not that I knew it was a date), Nik came away with the impression that I was a bit of a “crunchy, granola girl.”  And rightly so … Continue reading →

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Nothing like a party for getting things done!

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Laura

We had a birthday potluck on Saturday night for both Nik and me – Nik’s birthday was on Friday and mine is in 2 weeks.  My birthday weekend will be taken up by Brody and Lisa’s wedding (rehearsal/dinner on my … Continue reading →

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Why Mom and Lois Lowry would be great friends

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Laura

During the Q&A: Kid in the audience:  Me and my friends are reading The Giver in class…[asks question] Lois Lowry:  Before I answer your question, let me point out that you said ‘Me and my friends’ and you should have … Continue reading →

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Does it work this way in your society?

Posted on September 28, 2009 by Laura

With my 8th grade class this year, we’re studying The Giver, a Newberry Award winning book by Lois Lowry.  Don’t get me started on how hard it is for my students, or how ridiculous it is that my high beginning … Continue reading →

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