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Family Circus

For anyone familiar with the “Elephant and Piggie” books…I am undoubtedly Gerald. The serious, pessimistic, over-reactionary Elephant who is always placated by Piggie, his light-hearted, optimistic, go-with-the flow best buddy. Eloise’s 5th birthday party last weekend cemented that comparison. I had planned every detail of this carnival party, the biggest we have ever thrown, for months. […]

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Vovo - August 6, 2017 - 4:22 pm

Love this blog!
It turned out to be a beautiful day and successful party. You did a great job with all your planning, even if plans were changed somewhat last minute.
Dad and I will always be your Piggies!
Love,
Mom

FIVE!

Dear Eloise, I blinked…and now you are five. When I think back to what life was like 5 years ago yesterday, I can’t really remember. Or maybe, more truthfully, I don’t want to. Because I can’t imagine my life without hearing your laughter, silly jokes, and frequent “I love yous.” You are such a smart, […]

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Vovo - August 2, 2017 - 5:20 pm

Jenny,
You’ve done a wonderful job of raising this very special little girl. You should be very proud. Yes, I am biased; but she is truly a joy to be around.

I love her SO very much, as I love YOU so very much!

Mom

Summertime

Summer is already flying by. Every week feels more jam-packed than the last. And even though it’s mostly all good, the daily to-do’s often get overwhelming. Work, travel, activities, two little ones…a constantly churning tornado, and we are IN IT. But, my little family has cleared space in all of the chaos to follow our cardinal […]

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Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful, Beautiful Boy

Dear Albert, I cannot tell you how special it was for me to take these photos for you and your parents. You may be just two weeks old, but we have all loved you much longer than that, my sweet nephew. You have been born into a very tight-knit, loyal, fun, slightly crazy family…which has […]

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Vovo - June 3, 2017 - 7:59 pm

It was so sweet of you to take Albert’s first photos, Auntie Jenny! They came out wonderful.