Monthly Archive: July 2009

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A Day in Avalon

Avalon Area of Patapsco State Park that is. Enric, Miranda, and Silas are still in town. Enric and Miquel decided to go mountain biking and Miranda and Laura went hiking. I got to spend some time with Silas. Silas climbed mountains at the playground there. Here, I show off my...

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Summer Fun

Still more summer fun with Enric, Miranda, and Silas! Yaya took Silas for a spin around the yard in a wagon. Enric and Miranda enjoyed the pool. (Too cold for Silas). Enric and Laura went to the park to play tennis, meanwhile Miranda and Silas went to the playground. I...

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Rather Random Invitation

Saturday I called Enric, and in my own way asked him if he, Miranda, and Silas wanted to come here for awhile. Here it is Monday, and they are here! We are looking forward to about a week of their company! Here is our precious Silas! I think I am...

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Kitten Update

Our little addition to the house now has a name! We decided to call him Jasper! He is growing fast, but still gets bottle fed.

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Baby Kitty Update

A week after we took our little orphan kitty home, I can report that he is growing fast, eating lots from his bottle, and now starting to walk (waddle) around and investigate his new home. Laura has been a good mommy, feeding him, washing him, and taking very good care...

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A Second Chance

I don’t know how these things happen. One minute I hear my daughter squealing on the phone and the next, I am drivng us to pick up a teeny baby kitty where Jenny works. The baby kitten was found in an industrial park, all alone, taken to the vets, pronounced...

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Updating My Postcard Collection

Recently, Miranda sent me a lovely postcard from Wisconsin, so I put it together with Petra’s from Graceland and New Orleans. Also, I found an old one sent to me from Morocco and then I found one from the Mackinac Bridge, Niagara Falls, Washington D.C., and finally one from Baltimore....

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Ordinary People

In my devotions this morning… “There are no ordinary people. You have never talked to a mere mortal. Nations, cultures, arts, civilizations-these are mortal, and their life is to ours as the life of a gnat.” CS Lewis For some, the hardest thing to accept in the Christian view is...

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If Tomorrow Never Comes

This man, Kevin Skinner, came out on the show, Americas Got Talent, with his accent, his funny job (Chicken Catcher), his rough around the edges hat and clothes, and the panel of judges and audience had to surpress laughing at him. He soon had their serious attention with his guitar...

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Sarah Palin, More Than Just Alaska’s Governor

July 3rd, when Sarah Palin announced she was stepping down as governor of Alaska, I was surprised, but I didn’t think it was a huge news story. I guess I was wrong, because what has followed has been on all channels speculating as to why she would do such a...

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Recent New Additions to the Collection

Always Updating my Music Collection 1. Alice Cooper – You and Me 2. Anberlin – The Feel Good Drag (3:24) 3. Barbara Mason – Yes I’m Ready (3:06) 4. Bob Seger – Bob Segar – Love to Watch Her Strut (3:53) 5. Burton Cummings – Stand Tall 6. Jason Mraz...

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Adventures in Babysitting

Babysitting Cameron, that is. Somehow, I got the job to babysit Cameron overnight. I was a little nervous about it, as Cameron is used to having “Ida” here. We soon found ways to have a good time. Like… raking the yard. Pushing the broken lawnmower… “Fixing” the mower… Checking on...

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Artwork by Silas

Don’t I have a talented grandson? What a surprise to receive artwork by Silas in the mail! Very thoughtful! Shows a lot of flair no? Link to Silas’s FIRST masterpiece.

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Embers for Ashes at Recher

Last night my son and his band, Embers for Ashes, played at Recher Theatre in Towson. Since I got my new 50mm f 1.8 lens for my Canon, I was anxious to get photos in these low light conditions. I was also happy to go with Jim and Heather! I...

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Wilds Bound

Laura left for the Wilds yesterday. The youth from Anchor Baptist will spend a week in the mountains of North Carolina enjoying a week of games, fellowship, fun, and amazing Bible messages. Sitting in the fellowship all, getting their van assignments. Laura choosing which lunch she would like. Usually, she...

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Our Fourth

Our July 4th started with a sit-down family lunch of Tortilla de Patatas. With everyone’s tummy happy, we decided to get some tennis in before heading out to the harbor. Already happy to have spent most of the day with my two children, I showered and looked forward to meeting...

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Britney and Chris

I was honored to have one of my best friend’s daughter ask me to do her engagement photos. I suggested Kinder Park for the backdrop. See some more photos HERE

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Meek and Cam

After a morning of playing with “bar-bar” & “Dolphin”, swiming in the pool forever with “Ida”,  a three hour nap, and a huge appetite all day, it was nice to see Cameron cuddling and relaxing with Miquel on my bed. Cameron is such a joy.