Saturday, December 29, 2007

Michelle and Bradford's Birthday 

Friends Michelle and Bradford had their birthday party at the Aquarium restaurant at Opry Mills. What was really cool was the stingray tank that the kids got to play with afterwards. Of course, they were all scared of the stingrays, but it was really neat to see them come right up to us and to be able to feed them.

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Tuesday, December 25, 2007

Christmas Morning at Grandma's 

It was fun to be able to do Christmas morning at Grandma's house. Of course, we made a total mess and she'll be at least a little relieved to see us go later today:

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Monday, December 24, 2007

Setting Up For Santa 

First, Rudolph apparently showed up with new PJs for the kids. They were very excited and surprised:

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After the kids went to bed we set some things up for Christmas. Fortunately the kids are beyond the age where they need presents all assembled before they come down on Christmas morning (I hear that's a lot of extra late-night work for Santa).

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Bucky's House 

It wouldn't be a trip to Cincinnati without a visit to see the famous Bucky and the people that live in the house with him. The kids even got a few early Christmas presents.

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Sunday, December 23, 2007

Amanda's House 

We won't be able to go to Aunt Bab's Christmas dinner this year, but we did get a chance to see Amanda and "her twins" today. Everyone had a good time (especially the kids, who all were wild)

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Saturday, December 22, 2007

Grandma's Park 

We're in Cincinnati at Monkey Grandma's house and got a chance to get outside and visit the park today:

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Saturday, December 15, 2007

Lizard Friend is Back 

We hadn't seen him for a couple of years, but our lizard friend reappeared today. Doesn't he look happy to see us?


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Monday, December 10, 2007

Team Freedom Picture 

Lauren's coaches managed to get a team picture today of Lauren's indoor soccer team.


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Saturday, December 08, 2007

Luminaria 

The city did its luminaria tonight, and despite the forecast for rain it was actually a great evening for it. I was able to take lots of pictures, but they don't do justice to just how cool things looked:

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Thursday, December 06, 2007

Christmas Picture 

It's time again for the annual Christmas Card Picture. Having done a "beach" theme for the past two years, we decided to go back to a more traditional picture with the kids dressed up and in front of the tree. Look for yours in the mail soon:


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