Monthly Archive: December 2008

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Christmas Eve 2008

Christmas Eve, to me, has always been a very special night of the holiday. As a child, it was filled with anticipation and magic. My parents and sister were great at convincing me that Santa was near. We left cookies for Santa, and I do believe Linda even made noises...

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Asian Ladybug – Wisconsin Christmas Presents?

Ok, it’s been a few weeks since Enric, Miranda, and Silas left… …but I’ve been wondering if they didn’t leave us a little something extra for Christmas? I’ve spotted a few of these little fellas… This ladybug species was purposely introduced into the U.S. from Asia in the latter half...

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Christmas Presents 2008: Australia Package, part II

After John’s recent trip here and noting that Uggs of Australia are made in China, he decided to send Laura uggs made in  Australia, which she loves. After John watched Miquel’s enthusiasm for our local football team, the Ravens, he sent Miquel an official shirt of Perth’s soccer team, the Perth...

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Christmas Presents 2008: Australia Package, part I

Well Australia didn’t come here for Christmas, but presents did! One, preparing us for our visit out there, along with a little dingo. Australia’s Dangerous Creatures for Dummies Another, a little koala for our Christmas Tree (more later)

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Christmas Presents 2008: Brian’s PhotoVerse

Surprises can really happen anytime, when they happen at the Holidays, and with the most thoughtful of gestures, it can really touch you. I am really touched. Over the years, Unique Exposures got a new member who’s photography I have enjoyed, but when he started to send a weekly photo...

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Christmas Presents 2008: Birch Framed

It’s not even Christmas yet, and alread I am feeling the blessings of the season through gifts, and as usual I like to share with them to my blog readers. My very FIRST present this year was from Enric and Miranda. They noticed my reaction to the lovely birch trees...

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Decorating Cookies

Decorating Cookies We have Petra and Leoni here from Holland for the holidays. After a few days of some solid Christmas shopping, we finally had time to settle down, go to church for the cantata and break out the sugar cookies to decorate with Jenny helping us. We decorated mom’s...

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Fun Digeridoo!

Our holidays with Enric, Miranda, and Silas took on an Aussie flavor, when Enric took the challenge of playing the digeridoo John sent to Miquel some Christmases ago. Enric had so much fun with it, I almost hated to see him leave it behind….

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My Little Raven’s Fans

While Enric, Miranda, and Silas were here, we got to have some fun watching the Raven’s Game. Most dressed up for the occasion! Silas started the spirit off with bell ringing… My sons… Wish they could do this more often! Laura, poses with her brothers. Miranda dons a hat and...

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Early Christmas Presents

While Enric, Miranda, and Silas were here we couldn’t resist to have an early Christmas. After all, it’s a season, not just a day to me.    

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Family Portraits

Basically, the following is how NOT to photograph your family’s Christmas portrait. Silas was so wiggly!

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Haircut

Mommy and Daddy decided it was time for Silas to have a little haircut. Daddy starts Silas isn’t so sure about this…he wants to wiggle. Mommy reassures Silas

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A Visit to La Tasca

As an extra pre Christmas treat, I took everyone to La Tasca, located in Baltimore’s inner harbor. Around the holidays, my children grew up enjoying tapas, and I wanted to continue the tradition since we were all together. Silas was seated and looked ready for some different things to enjoy....

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Mr. South

It’s different growing up being best friends with the preacher’s kid. I mean, she could tell you a nighttime story that could scare you to death, and then point out all the verses in the Bible why I shouldn’t be afraid. This, one of my best friends lost her dad...

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Christmas Comes Early!

As a Christmas present to my mom, my children, and myself, I flew Enric, Miranda, and Silas in from Wisconsin to visit us! Silas is getting so big! Enric tinkered around the house and car to check things out that aren’t working 100% or at all. 🙂 Miranda and Silas