Category Archives: family

As Promised: More Picture from Ellie’s and my trip to Alaska last month

Posted on May 1, 2012 by Laura

I gave you all the cool Alaska pictures that I took in my last post so it’s pretty much just family pictures from here on out.  So sorry, all you non-family readers! First, we’ll start with all the cousins: Ellie … Continue reading →

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Our Trip to Anytown, USA (or really Alaska), April 2012

Posted on April 30, 2012 by Laura

Ellie and I had a wonderful trip up to Anchorage (Alaska) to visit my family last week.  Lots of people have asked me, “How was your trip to Alaska?”, excited to hear about my trip.  You would assume that we … Continue reading →

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And…We’re Back!

Posted on April 23, 2012 by Laura

We got home Saturday afternoon from a great trip!  We had a wonderful time with my family.  Our flights, while not strictly enjoyable, were relatively easy.  I am convinced that an angel sat in seat 8D on Flight 6, from … Continue reading →

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Spring Break 2012, Mini-Adventure #2

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Laura

Spring Break 2012’s Mini-Adventure #2 was a trip to the Union Mills Homestead last Thursday.  It’s about an hour’s drive from Baltimore.  Our stated purpose for the trip was to pick up over 200 pounds of flour, for ourselves and … Continue reading →

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Welcome to the Double Digits, My Dear!

Posted on April 9, 2012 by Laura

Ten years ago yesterday, Selah came into my life and made me an auntie who had a niece.  It’s hard to believe that now she’s an amazing 10-year old. We love you Selah! We hope you had a very happy … Continue reading →

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Spring Break 2012, Mini-Adventure #1

Posted on April 4, 2012 by Laura

This week is Nik’s Spring Break and Ellie and I are enjoying having him at home with us!  Rather than go on a longer vacation, we’re having a few mini-adventures around Baltimore.  Our first was on Monday night.  We took … Continue reading →

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Happy First Birthday!

Posted on March 13, 2012 by Laura

Happy First Birthday Violet!  We love you very much! Somehow, we managed to take no pictures of Violet in September and no pictures of her by herself when we were in Alaska last summer.  Alas, I think that is the … Continue reading →

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I think Granny Would Approve…

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Laura

if she knew that her great-granddaughter was wearing her sunglasses! Here are a couple more fun times with Granny’s sunglasses:  the beach in 2007 and in Alaska in 2009.

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For Eric and Meggan: The Original Picture, Still on Our Fridge!

Posted on March 9, 2012 by Laura

From 9 1/2 years ago!

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Happy Half Birthday!

Posted on February 29, 2012 by Laura

Happy Half Birthday, Meggan and anyone else who happens to have been born on August 29th! We feel your “only have a half-birthday once every four years” pain.  It’s perhaps not quite as bad as the true leap year babies, … Continue reading →

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