Congratulations

December 5, 2008, 3:04 pm

Well, they have officially announced so here is a follow-on post to my cryptic Twins post a few days ago. Indeed, Dan and Janet will need this many diapers at once for TWINS.

Yes, twins!

December 5th, 2008 | Category: Family | Leave a comment

Thanksgiving traditions

November 28, 2008, 10:10 pm

Thanksgiving was always a time for a big family get together and dinner when I was a kid (as was Easter and Christmas). With lots of aunts and uncles living nearby, it wasn’t uncommon to have 20 or 30 folks gathered around the table. I remember those times in general, although none of them specifically. Those are good memories.

Four generations

Our family today is small in comparison to that of my childhood family, but I’m thankful we live in close enough proximity to continue that same tradition of holiday meals together. This year we were able to have four generations around our table.

Chase with great-grandma

Chase seemed to enjoy getting to know his great-grandmother. This was only the second time he has seen her, and the first time he has been able to interact.

Dancing for us

After dinner we had our own private ballet by Cortnie, who loves to dance.

Uncle Dan reads


Afterwards, Chase got his uncle to read to him.

November 28th, 2008 | Category: Family | Leave a comment

Twins!!

November 28, 2008, 8:18 am

Our Thanksgiving time with our family was truly a time for giving thanks. With my mom having come for a long weekend, we had four generations present. Even though the turkey cooked faster than we planned, we adapted. A true feast, capped by a surprise announcement that by next Thanksgiving twins will be added to our family.

Twins! Two! Dos! Deux! Zwei! 00102! Wow!!

Family portrait

Family portrait

November 28th, 2008 | Category: Family | One comment
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