Category Archives: holidailies

i will overcome all obstacles

Posted on 18/12/2008 by

so, we’re moving tonight.  instead of Saturday.  we found this out last night.  I’ve got tons to do, but not as much as it feels like and, of course, there’s tons of time to be blogging! but I will not … Continue reading →

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Posted on 17/12/2008 by

S9 had another basketball game yesterday.  He plays in the youngest age division the school has – under 11.  They played against the Thai school that is located right across the street.  Their entire team shaves.  And wears deodorant.  And … Continue reading →

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learned at the Christmas party

Posted on 16/12/2008 by

the Brit’s sing some Christmas carols to the wrong tune.  imagine trying to sing Away In a Manger to the wrong tune.  it makes it very difficult. the Brit’s also have their very own Christmas songs.  songs I’ve never, ever … Continue reading →

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a11 playing the harp

Posted on 15/12/2008 by

I deleted the last post because I managed to upload the video.  It’s not the best video, but I tried my hardest and that’s really what counts, right?

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got my holly jolly grill on

Posted on 14/12/2008 by

Saw the orthodontist Friday. And if you’re wondering how I ever came up with such a wild and crazy idea because you could never think of that on your own – there’s a website just for you! On my way … Continue reading →

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these guys are so much cooler than reindeer

Posted on 13/12/2008 by
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big chewy ginger cookies

Posted on 12/12/2008 by

It’s a food post.  With pictures. I got myself invited to a cookie exchange.  And then I panicked.  I needed a good recipe. Something interesting. Just off the beaten path enough to not be the same cookie everyone else was … Continue reading →

Posted in food, friends real & cyber, holidailies, i make things, love all around, me me me, merry christmas | Tagged | 9 Comments

outing myself and attempting to change my ways

Posted on 11/12/2008 by

Some of you might be thinking I don’t use capital letters in my posts and comments because it seems to be “the thing” to do.  Others might think it’s my literary voice coming through.  Neither of those are the correct … Continue reading →

Posted in conversations, grammar, holidailies, me me me | 8 Comments

doin’ our own thing

Posted on 10/12/2008 by

we’ve placed decorating for christmas at the bottom of our priority list.  we’ve made a conscious desicion that next year will be a big decorating year for us and this year will be minimal to non existant. what with shifting … Continue reading →

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lighting the advent candle

Posted on 09/12/2008 by

this past sunday i was asked to perform the lighting of the advent candle with one of my children.  my choice.  both a11 and s9 were quite keen on doing it – c14 quickly informed me that he was way … Continue reading →

Posted in family, holidailies, kids, love all around | 6 Comments