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Sharing Some Love

Posted in Family on April 24, 2010 | 2 Comments »

We had a major family event on April 10th, my sister-in-law got married. After some trying moments about a year ago she is now settled, sooo darn happy and married to the man of her dreams. Just wanted to share some pictures… Chris’s Dad and Andrea The sisters…I love that look on Gillian’s face…You can honestly feel [...]

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Did Ya Miss Me? I’ve Missed Me…

Posted in Baby Things, Family on November 14, 2009 | 6 Comments »

When I was pregnant, the lovely ladies from the knitting class I used to teach threw a little baby shower for me. And as we were opening gifts (they were all children’s books and some of the sweetest I’ve ever seen/read) and enjoying each other’s company, Anne said to me. And if you ever feel down [...]

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This Is Heaven To No One Else But Me…

Posted in Baby Things, Family on September 14, 2009 | 8 Comments »

The title and last line of this post are from the song “Elsewhere” by Sarah Mclachlin. It sums up my world perfectly. First teething toy (and she’s very excited about it). Hanging out with her puppy brothers. Wow!!!! Who’s that? Just found her thumb and loving it (Daddy is saving up from now). It’s a [...]

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3 Years and 5 Weeks

Posted in Baby Things, Family on June 10, 2009 | 7 Comments »

Three years ago today arrangements were made, ensuring that all the days of my life would be full of love, friendship, laughter, sorrow, joy and challenge. All the things that mean commitment. I’ve shown up every day, done the work and have loved, learned and grown. I love you my friend…I wish I had a [...]

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Someone Knew Better

Posted in Baby Things, Family on May 11, 2009 | 24 Comments »

IT’S A GIRL… KIRA SOPHIA Born Wednesday May 6, 2009 @ 8:14am 8 lbs 5oz 18 3/4″ long Much to my complete surprise and delight Chris and I welcomed our daughter into the world with love, pride, joy and sense of wonder that goes beyond words. As many of you know I was so convinced [...]

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Belly Therapy

Posted in Baby Things, Family on April 30, 2009 | 6 Comments »

With six days to go until my little sweet one arrives. I thought I better get cracking on some last minute things. I will have knitting pictures tomorrow and can’t wait to share those with you. In the mean time, check out the other thing that was an absolute must. I mean I just couldn’t imagine [...]

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Best of Intentions

Posted in Family, knitted eggs on April 12, 2009 | 1 Comment »

Last year on Easter I came up with a goal. To knit eggs for every egg cup my mother-in-law owned. 180 at last count, but like so many intentions we all have. What do they say about that road to hell….Anyway, here’s a little cup that is still egg-less but so cute and suitable for the day. Happy [...]

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Old Year’s Day

Posted in Christmas 2008, End of Year, Family on December 31, 2008 | 4 Comments »

Well we’re back and have been for a couple of days. What a vacation, what an experience. We shared Christmas with my entire family and it is a time I will always cherish. I really don’t have words for how moving it all was. To put it in the simplest terms….I love my family with all [...]

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Sheep and Wool Recap – Awesome Day

Posted in Family, Food, NYS sheep and Wool, Ravelry on October 19, 2008 | 5 Comments »

This was the kind of day that one attending a sheep and wool festival dreams about. Cool/cold weather, clear blue sky, bright sunshine, awesome food, great company, lots of sheep and wool. Had to give you a “car shot” because I just had to. You’d think a person would get used to seeing the colors [...]

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Thankful

Posted in Family on August 26, 2008 | 3 Comments »

A big thank you to everyone for your support of my Olympic efforts and just think we get to do this all over again in 18 months. When I called SHP yesterday to tell them my sad story, Tami was floored that it took so much extra yarn. Neither of us has any idea what happened. [...]

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