Lunchtime on the Go

Catching a little Blues Clues at the Volvo dealership while we wait for the car to be serviced.

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Two Faces

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Why, why, why?? Part deux.

Why does my bedroom still look like this? We moved in more than a month ago. Those are just boxes full of frustration.

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Sibling Moment

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Boil It

Why am I so annoyed that our town's water supply is apparently contaminated with e.Coli bacteria? I had to boil some water on my efficient electric stove and send my husband a text message asking him to bring home a few jugs of bottled water from the supermarket. I have to supervise the kids' toothbrushing a little more closely. Hopefully they can pinpoint the source and have it cleaned up in a matter of a few days.

We are so spoiled.

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Something Seems to be Missing ...

Auntie Lynn scored a home run with this birthday gift.

Sorry, couldn't resist.

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Buds

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Practice Run

In a couple of weeks I'm going to start making desserts and pastries for a friend's restaurant. Here's the first of my test biscotti, made with orange zest and bittersweet chocolate. They will be prettier and more uniform in shape, but they taste amazing. I can't wait to have one with coffee in the morning!

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Piano Man

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School Days

Our neighbourhood crew, walking to school.

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Why, why, why??

Why can't I get to bed at a reasonable hour? I swear it was just 9:38 and I was folding laundry on the couch, yawning my head off and thinking how delicious it would feel to be in bed before 10pm. And now here it is, almost tomorrow.

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Big Day

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One more sleep

Tomorrow we send her out into the world.

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Cheeky Boy

I know, he needs a haircut. We did that once and it was more than awful. Quite honestly, I'd rather people wonder if he's a girl than go through that anytime soon. Yes, I am a wuss.

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Spoons

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Log Jam

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The Old Fashioned Way

This is the first paper and ink book I've read in over a year. It's by an author from my hometown, and is set there. It's a bittersweet read. It evokes memories and, at the same time, reminds me of how much I have forgotten. "Home" feels very far away.



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Tired Eyes

He's burning the candle at both ends.

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Happy Birthday to Me

Lovingly baked by the best husband in the world, ever.








It was chocolate cake with caramel macchiato filling and chocolate frosting. Delicious.


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Go Fly a Kite

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Pool Boy

This one's for Christine. Thanks for not giving up on me! Now to fill in allllllllll the blanks.





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Backyard Moment

Heading Home

Cake

The last time I made cupcakes, I made a batch of egg free ones for my little allergic boy. I wrapped them all separately and put them in the freezer, planning to take one out and frost it for him when I made cakes for other occasions, so he wouldn't be left out. He wasn't interested in the the first one I offered him about 6 weeks ago, but this morning was a different story. I think the chocolate frosting helped.

It just made me so darned happy to see him enjoy that cupcake!

Triumphant

It's all about attitude

And she has it. In spades.

Convoy

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Purge

It has begun. The packers will be here in less than 2 weeks. Time to get rid of all the crap.

Sigh

I could have sworn I took a photo of the girls on their way to summer camp.

Old Glory Moment

Independence Day

Leaving Day

You'll notice that the sun is out. I couldn't bring myself to photograph how beautiful the ocean was. The big kids played on the beach and swam in the surf while I packed and loaded the car. At least they got to enjoy the last morning. It was a lovely house and fantastic location. Maybe next year the weather will cooperate and the littlest member of our family will be a better vacation participant.



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Gloomy Day

... Again.

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Shopping Day

Trying to decide on a dress for a friend's wedding this month. I was actually shopping by myself and needed more than the mirror. It was quite an effective way of obtaining a different perspective.

Oh, and I didn't feel bad about spending a vacation day at the mall. It coincided with a massive thunderstorm and torrential rain.

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Sunny Day

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Waiting for the Tide

... to go out.

Shopping in Style

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We Made It

And it was gorgeous even though the sun didn't break through the coastal fog until late in the afternoon.

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Ridin'

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Friends

Moments after I took this, he said to me, "Uh, Olivia's Mom, I'm stuck in my tree".

Box o' Baby

Any parent can attest to the fact that a big cardboard box is the best. toy. ever.

Amongst the Rabble

Today was awards day at school and he walked away with certificates for chorus, mathematics, honor roll, and homework. (They gave an award to kids who completed their homework all year. I kinda thought that you were supposed to do that ... )

I am so proud of my boy. As well as being crazy smart, he's a hard worker and puts his all into everything he does.

Peeking In

... through the auditorium doors at Chorus rehearsal.

Father's Day

Merry Go 'Round

Hat

Patience

It probably won't be cool enough to eat tonight, but the house smells divine!

Performing Again

At the Bunker Hill Day commemoration ceremony.

Astride the Cannon

... with their friend, Adam.