I hope you all have a great Fourth of July! Unless you don’t celebrate Independence Day, in which case I hope you all have a great fourth of July.
Traditions
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Traditions: Easter Dinner
Last year was our first effort at a family Easter. This year there was no snowshoeing, but we did dye and hide eggs. Baguette hunted them, with help from Elmer...
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Oscar Surprise
I spent much of my adult life across the country from my best friend. But we still managed to watch the Oscars together–we’d just call each other 20 times during...
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My Valentines
As I’ve mentioned, we’re not a big Valentine’s Day family. But that doesn’t mean I neglected to say “Happy Valentine’s Day” to Mr. Sandwich this morning. I’m not a monster....
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Holiday “Classics” I Can’t Stand
1) A Christmas Story–It was funny once. But every year? 2) Miracle on 34th Street–I’d probably love it if it were 45 minutes long. But it isn’t. 3) Home Alone–AAAAAAAAAAAHHHHH!...
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Happy Christmas to All, and to All a Good Night
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Deck the Meme with Boughs of Holly (updated)
This holiday meme was stolen from Katherine of Somewhere in the Middle. Enjoy, and pass it on. 1. Egg Nog or Hot Chocolate? Hot chocolate, definitely! 2. Does Santa wrap...
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Thankful Thursday: Family
I’m really not sure I can express how thankful I am for my family. For my parents, who taught me their values and how to determine my own. For my...
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Wish List
The other day, my dad asked me what I wanted for Christmas. I told him that I had thought of something a few days earlier, but I’d forgotten what it...
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Happy Halloween! Or, Costume Drama
Weeks ago–right after Baguette broke her leg–we went to Costco and explored the Halloween costume options. Mr. Sandwich brought her an array of choices, and she picked the elephant. It...