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Embers For Ashes Recher Theater
Last night Embers for Ashes played Recher Theater. This was my third time seeing them at this venue. All the shows there have been very good, but last night they connected with the crowd, and with each other, and it made for a great show. … Read entire article »
Silas Loves
With a little help from Laura, Silas names some of the people he loves… … Read entire article »
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Baltimore Auto Show 2010
A few times in the past I have given to Miquel as his Valentine’s present, a visit to the car show in Baltimore’s Convention Center. In the years past, it has been overwhelmingly amazing and it was almost too much show to see in one visit. This year, I was excited to have more Valentines to take, and we set out yesterday to the Maryland Auto Show. There were some noticeable changes at the start. Not … Read entire article »
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Embers 4 Ashes at Rams Head
It doesn’t seem that long ago we went to Rams Head to see Todd Rundgren. Imagine how it felt to see my own son and his band playing there! Last night was such a time. The band right before they were about to play. It was nice to have good lighting on the drummer for a change. Simeon Ryan Ben Doug Miquel Group Shot It’s nice when all your friends show up to support you… Even Cameron made it! I took nearly 1000 photos last night. I have … Read entire article »
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Christmas Eve 2009 Highlights
This Christmas Eve was special with Enric, Miranda, and Silas here with us. Jenny, back from school, was here too! The evening was sweet starting with our Christmas Eve service at church, and my guess is, that is when the hilarity got its start. Silas didn’t go into the nursery as keeping children with parents in the service is encouraged. He was so funny singing along, imitating the violins, and speaking out loud. Once home, the evening … Read entire article »
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Blizzard 2009
I don’t think that our weatherman could have predicted this. They started off saying a chance of snow with some accumulation. Then they began talking inches, and pretty soon, some time later, they were talking FEET! Today, it was a BLIZZARD! Enric decided fairly early to get started on cleaning the driveway and cleaning off the cars. Silas watched his daddy with excited interest. Enric starts cleaning off Yaya’s car. Silas became increasingly excited about to go out in the … Read entire article »
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Our Thanksgiving
Our Thanksgiving was spent at Linda and George’s. Everything was perfect as usual. Anxious for food? And yes, that is Miquel sitting on poor Jenny’s lap! AFTER the dinner…Jenny and Miquel look done for! Laura is sitll alive though. Some just prefer good old peanut butter and jelly! Celebrating Laura’s birthday again during dessert time! The desserts…. There was lots of football too. We drove home in some interesting fog, and when we got home safely, it was another thing to be thankful … Read entire article »
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Club 19
Saturday night, Miquel and band, Embers For Ashes, played at Club 19 in York, Pennsylvania. It had been a hard and exhausting week, so I really didn’t feel like the drive, but Forrest was so kind to take us. The band played like professionals. They were confident, in sync, and showed character. Even though I had cotton stuffed in my ears, I was proud of my son. More images from the evening HERE … Read entire article »
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Dance Recital at Downs Park
Britney and Heather were in a dance recital at Downs Park. I was excited to see them dance again, and have another chance to take photos. Britney on her toes. After the recital, Laura and Heather go to the beach. The tide must have been very high, there was only a little beach. Jenny and Miquel pause for a moment with the sun going down. Cameron, after seeing his mommy and auntie on stage, gave it a try. … Read entire article »
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Flea Market
In the first time, in my adult life, I went to a flea market today. I think as a child I remember once going with Chris and her family, but as an adult, this was indeed a first. I went because Jenny and her mom were setting up to sell some things and Laura jumped in to do the same with them, I wanted to see what it was all about. Miquel provided muscle, and apparently … Read entire article »
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All My Children
I rarely get my precious children all in one place. Enric and Miranda’s last day here, we had fun on the front lawn, and they let me take as many photos as I wanted. A lot of sillyness, but a lot of fun. … Read entire article »
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Cool With Uncle Meek
While Enric, Miranda, and Silas were here, Miquel had to work odd hours and go to school. Miquel didn’t get to see them all he wanted. Miquel loves children and they seem to love him. So how much more is how he loves Silas. But gee, this is what happens to Silas, when his Uncle Meek gets some time with him! Silas with Miquel’s hat and bike gloves. I wasn’t fast enough to capture the short second … Read entire article »
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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 great grandparenting skills as I take photos of Silas falling off a swing. Next, we thought we’d impress Mr. Dolphin (or as Silas calls him, Dolph), and show … Read entire article »
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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 the Kucha’s to go to Baltimore. Harborplace was filled witih people and fixed up for the holiday. We relaxed at the Hard Rock Cafe… The girls had frozen virgin drinks. Chris … Read entire article »
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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. … Read entire article »
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A Day Trip to New York City
I don’t get asked out very often, so when Chris called asking if I wanted to spend the day in New York, I said, “Yes!” I knew Laura wanted to go back after a taste of New York last October and Miquel hadn’t gone with us that time. So we all piled into Chrissie’s Mustang and took off early (very early) Sunday Morning. We drove through some fog on the way up, but soon enough, the … Read entire article »
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Uruguayan Music (and more)!
I have collected some music of late, and added to the list includes some Uruguayan Music in a variety of CD’s sent to me from Fernando. 1. 4Him – The Message 2. Anointed – Under the Influence 3. Antagonist – 01 – Bomb Shelter 4. Antagonist – 02 – Exist 5. Antagonist – 03 – Amnesia Ln. 6. Antagonist – 09 – Awake 7. Antagonist – 10 – So Let It Rain 8. Antagonist – Angels (2:15) 9. Antagonist – Failure on Repeat (5:49) 10. Antagonist – Final Words for an Unknown Friend (5:08) 11. Antagonist – Immaculate Misconception (3:14) 12. Antagonist – Marana (5:14) 13. Armando Manzanero – Adoro 14. Armando Manzanero – Aquel Senor 15. Armando Manzanero – Contigo Aprendi 16. Armando Manzanero – Cuando Estoy Contigo 17. Armando Manzanero – Esta Tarde Vi Llover 18. Armando Manzanero – Felicidad 19. Armando Manzanero – Me Vas … Read entire article »
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Blue Angels!
Each year the Blue Angels come to Annapolis. The first time I saw them was unexpected and almost scary! |A few times back now, it’s just a thrill to see what it is they can do. This was my first time though with my new Canon camera using the 70-300mm lens. There isn’t much I can say about their presentation, I will let the pictures speak for themselves… One thing that I can say, is that it’s … Read entire article »
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Easter 2009
This Easter was special having John here with us. First we went to church, and afterwards, we did the typical picture taking in the vestibule. Here is ( l. to r.) Miranda, Laura, and Erin. John joined in with he picture taking, and showed the girls the three beauties he took pictures of, and how it turned in with a fisheye lens. I always have to take one of Miquel and Laura together. After a trip to Dunkin Donuts, John … Read entire article »
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Tattoo Miquel
My son Miquel is a knockout. (So are all my children). He has some natural good looks… I think he can say he inherited them from his very good-looking grandfather. So it’s confusing, to me his mama, what he is doing to himself… Turning his hair blue… Poking holes in his ears… And now the latest, A tattoo. Although, after looking closer at the photo of my dad, and seeing the socks, perhaps Miquel gets some of this honest. … Read entire article »
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Soccer Season Has Begun
Yesterday was the first home game at Granite. In spite of injury, Laura was put in the game… Miquel came to watch, dressed in a Barça shirt. Jenny came too… Kevin and Nicole, too! We won’t mention the score. … Read entire article »
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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 upstairs to convince me to hurry to bed. As a teen, I recall the TV on with choirs, mom’s cooking in the kitchen, and Dad fiddling with … Read entire article »
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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 Glory. … Read entire article »
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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…. … Read entire article »
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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 joins in with Silas The Baltimore Ravens defeated the Redskins 24-10! … Read entire article »
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Laura’s Birthday Weekend
Laura turned 15 today, and this weekend with some events planned and some left to spontaneity turned out perfect. Laura’s birthday weekend started with one of her favorite things ever, snow. That night Laura and all her friends and Miquel went to see Twilight She had a sleepover with Heather and Jenny. The next day, Laura got her belly-button pierced, a partial gift from Heather. I don’t have a photo available, and I hesitate to put one on … Read entire article »
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Embers 4 Ashes
What John who visited from Australia might still be upset about is how he had to leave the same day the band that Miquel belongs to had a gig. Oh, what a shame! I didn’t have any sleep the night before and drove to New York and back 8+ hours the next day, but being a good mom, made it to watch my son. Thankfully Anna drove me, as I was in no condition to do so. I … Read entire article »
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Maryland Zoo
I owed Miquel a trip to the zoo and John also wanted to see the zoo in Baltimore. I was happy that Laura joined us. Rhinos hold a special place to John and I, so it was fun to see two of them nuzzling. Laura taking a photo of the elephants. It was feeding time at the giraffes. The three of them that I was happy to take to the zoo. They all made the day special for me. And I … Read entire article »
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End of Summer Party
Technically, it’s not the end of summer, but school has begun for most, and signals the end of summer vacation. With that in mind, mom and I told the kids to invite their friends for a party. After days of preparation, the party day started for me at 6 AM, picking up Miquel at work, where I also bought drinks and ice. Mike got the party started with a rousing……. …nap. Miquel set up the music. Mike K and Laura splash … Read entire article »
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Ocean City, Maryland
In the past, I have taken a lot of teasing from my friends who spent summers going east with their families to Ocean City, and my family always went west to visit family in the mountains of West Virginia and Virginia. So when I finally got to experience Ocean City, they had a lot of laughs at my questions. Like…Where’s the boardwalk? (Apparently I was standing on it), and “They don’t have chocolate pop tarts here?” Since then, … Read entire article »
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