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Getting to Know Ria

• February 2nd, 2010
• Posted in Family
• By Dee

Chris’ parents brought his newly adopted little sister home from Russia on Christmas. We had so much fun getting to know her. It was a challenging week, to say the least, but we are so impressed with her willingness to reach out, the beauty of her heart, and the strength of her spirit. No related posts. Related posts brought to you by Yet Another Related Posts Plugin.[ READ MORE ]

Thankful

• November 30th, 2009
• Posted in Family
• By Dee

I realized tonight that I’ve barely posted here four times this month, while I’ve posted some thirty-plus times over at Creative Perch. My energies have been so divided, and I apologize. Chris and I celebrated a wonderful Thanksgiving with friends this past week. We missed being with our families so much and vowed never to land Related posts:

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U2 at Soldier Field

• September 19th, 2009
• Posted in Art . Family
• By Dee

Chris and I had an amazing weekend last weekend. We went to the Notre Dame v. Michigan game in Ann Arbor with his brothers, a cousin, and a friend on Saturday. Then on Sunday, he and his brothers and I went to the U2 concert at Soldier Field in Chicago. It was an AMAZING trip! Here Related posts:

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Polaroids of Madison's 3rd Birthday Party

• June 23rd, 2009
• Posted in Family
• By Dee

I uploaded these Polaroids from Madison’s 3rd birthday party to my Flickr photostream over the weekend. I loved seeing my family and had so much fun spending time with them! Related posts:

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Required Sleeping

• May 18th, 2009
• Posted in Family
• By Dee

She’s quite a bit bigger now now at 8 1/2 months, but Sydney still requires just as much sleep as she did at 14 weeks. I’ve been exhausted lately and have to admit I’m completely jealous of her freedom to take naptime whenever she feels it’s needed. Related posts:

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Home Improvements

• March 22nd, 2009
• Posted in Art . Family
• By Dee

Chris and I began two big home improvement projects last weekend. We began repainting the living room a much lighter color (toasted almond) – we still have quite a ways to go! We also built our very own canvas and painted it with acrylic paint and home interior “oops” paint from a local hardware store. We Related posts:

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In case you didn't know…

• March 19th, 2009
• Posted in Family
• By Dee

Growing requires sleeping. Here’s Sydney fast asleep under my desk by my feet while I – you guessed it – work. photo posted from my iPhone Related posts:

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Cuddlebugs

• February 26th, 2009
• Posted in Family . Friends
• By Dee

We’re watching Abbie, our friend Kristen’s chocolate lab, today. She and Annie are about the same age. Here’s a pic of Abbie and Sydney napping on the office floor while I’m working. Annie’s asleep on the couch in the living room. All the playtime and excitement have worn them out! photo posted Related posts:

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Playfighting

• February 26th, 2009
• Posted in Family
• By Dee

Annie and Sydney love to playfight! You can see evidence of playtime on the floor around them. photo posted from my iPhone Related posts:

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How They Crash

• February 12th, 2009
• Posted in Family
• By Dee

… After they play. We’ve had lots of rain here, broken up by short bits of sunshine. On sunny days we let Annie and Sydney spend as much of the day outside as possible. It’s so much fun to watch them chase each other around the garden beds we’re building. There are lots of muddy Related posts:

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