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On Turning 44: What I’m Thinking and Feeling
Our foster dog and me at our vacation house I turned 44 last week, and it seemed like a good time to step back and reflect on what I’m thinking and and feeling as the years continue to roll on.
I think the “headline” is that I’m feeling good!
I’ve always been terrified of this quote from the Talking Heads:
You may ask yourself, “What is that beautiful house?”
You may ask yourself, “Where does that highway go to?”
And you may ask yourself, “Am I right? Am I wrong?”
And you may say to yourself, “My God! What have I done?”
Talking HeadsI never wanted to get … Read More
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Happy 10th Birthday, Henry!
Happy 10th Birthday, Dearest Henry!
You launched your 9th year with an awesome slumber party. The next day we flew to Los Angeles for Spring Break. And a couple weeks later, the COVID-19 pandemic hit the United States. Life as we knew it changed pretty dramatically.
We had to cancel our Around-the-World trip. In its place, we headed to Indiana and Michigan for summer vacation. We also traveled to New Braunfels for Fall Break and San Diego and Oceanside for Winter Break. We did road trips for everything and spent as much time as possible outside.
You’ve been happy to spend a lot more time at home than school. … Read More
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Happy 6th Birthday, Tate! We Love You
Prepared for an Epic Nerf Gun Battle Tate’s 6th birthday is right around the corner. Therefore, as part of our parenting rituals, we write each child a letter on their birthday to encapsulate the past year. Then, it goes into their Easy-Peasy Scrapbook, along with approximately 10 photos. Happy 6th Birthday, Tate!
Insisted on bringing binoculars on the cruise, despite their weight! 
Halloween: Last-Minute Costume Change (from scuba diver to Captain Hook) 
Our family at Thanksgiving 
On the Thanksgiving pirate ship 
Cutting down our Christmas tree 
Helicopter ride for your 5th birthday present from Grandma and Papa (note the pilot costume you’re wearing) 
The many faces of Tate … Read More
Always