Category Archives: family

Grand European Tour, 2012: Greece (Stop #2)

 This past summer, after spending a week in England with my brother and his family, we flew to Greece to spend two weeks with Nik’s family.  Unfortunately, we lost most of the pictures that we took in Greece.  Thankfully we … Continue reading

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A Little Photo Shoot for Ellie’s Cousin Alex (the one in Alaska)

Ellie’s five-year-old cousin, Alex (the one in Alaska who’s a girl as opposed to the one in Virginia who’s a boy) gave Ellie this little skirt when we were there in April.  It had been her favorite skirt that she … Continue reading

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Grand European Tour, 2012: England (Stop #1)

At long last, here are some pictures to share with you from our summer’s trip to Europe.  We visited my brother and his family in England for a week (perfectly timed so that Nik could go to Wimbledon!), then spent … Continue reading

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Dear Nana,

Thank you so much for my fun birthday package!  I especially liked the puzzle and the “baby” blanket. Love, your granddaughter, Ellie

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Happy Birthday, Dear Ellie, Happy Birthday To You!

We had a wonderful time on Saturday with Nik’s family as we celebrated not just Ellie’s birthday but also the three other birthdays (Nik’s, Nikki’s, and mine) that we have in late September/early October. We had lots of fun racing … Continue reading

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Happy Happy Birthday!

Happy Birthday Auntie Meggan! I’ll eat some watermelon for you to celebrate! (And Laura apologizes to Meggan for never managing to take any pictures of her whenever we’re together – too much talking that isn’t photo-worthy I guess!) 🙂

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Happy Birthday Ezra!

We hope you have a fabulous day celebrating being FIVE!! Thanks for helping Ellie open her presents on her first birthday.  We hope you have fun opening some presents of your own! They were having fun, honestly, even if they … Continue reading

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Happy Birthday Leah!

We love you and hope you have a fabulous birthday! Kaitlyn is excited for you too, honest!

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Happy Birthday Eric!

Enjoy being 34! 🙂 “Well, actually, it’s my turn to wish him Happy Birthday!”

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In Five, Two Became One Became Three and Will Become Four!

Five years ago today, I married the love of my life. If you were the wood, I’d be the fire. If you were the love, I’d be the desire. If you were a castle, I’d be your moat, And if … Continue reading

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