December | 27th

No school, no rushing out the door, no none of that.  Today we slept in, had a late breakfast and a fun day of puppy-sitting and horse riding lessons ahead of us.  Yay!  Both activities were fun-filled, and also had their fair share of mishaps along the way. 

Christmas Bunch

Here is the cousin lineup.  Minus the youngest who was snoozing this one out.  Lots of fun gathering, eating, playing and eating some more.  But, now I have the gift of the Christmas cold virus and will be medicating myself with this and watching this and finish watching this.  

Seasonal Reflection

Loving: wrapping up little gifts, elfing around town, tjs dark chocolate shortbread stars, staring at the christmas tree, shimmery lights, a working fireplace, apple tv, socks that go up to my knee, commando rain boots that are purple, mommy playdates- yeah that's right- no kids, party time!, making christmas menus,  the anticipation of less rain and the anticipation of Christmas.

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Some Summer

I'm already getting that feeling that summer is slipping away from me.  I don't like that feeling, but I'll try to ward that off by posting some of what summer has looked like for us.  

To my graduate...

Dear Hana,

Today is the last day of Kindergarten for you.  Next year, you're onto the BIG playground - woah!  It has been so much fun (mostly) watching you experience and grow through this year.  You've got buddies who you call your "girlfriends" and "boyfriends" and just recently you explained to me the meaning of "B.F.F.".  You're excited to be a first grader and are already asking what types of things you will be learning and wanting to know how to do them, so you'll be "PREPARED".  This is something I know a lot about.  Your father plays it very cool and he takes things as they come.  But, you are like me in the whole PREPAREDNESS gene.  Sorry, it's a blessing and a curse.  Today we'll get a scoop of ice cream to celebrate your Kinder achievement and the start of summer days.  I know it's only Kindergarten but in some ways you are growing up SO DARN FAST -- let's stretch this summer out K?  K thanks.  Love, Mama

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Nine years ago today we were married in Boston, MA and partied with friends and family out in Medfield, MA.  And now, four cities and two kids later we are blessed to mark and celebrate another year of union.  Happy Anniversary Dr.Defense.  Love, wifey.  

A common scene of dad getting his snuggle on with whichever daughter is closest ;).

Carnival

Easter Feaster

We Easter'd and we Feaster'd and we hope you did too.  

The Easter Feaster thanks the following foodie blogs out there that contributed to making this meal a super yummy one.  Easter Lamb, Turnip Puree, Roasted Carrots, Cutest Easter Cupcakes Ever.