...friendship is an amazing thing. I have lost track of the comments here, the e-mails in my inbox, the texts on my phone, the notes in my mailbox that have made me realize how lucky I am when it comes to you.
Thank you.
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I've been so absent over the last few months. Here and in person, I'm sure. There are so many things that just literally happened, big or small, that I never even bothered to talk about.
Clara and I went to Chicago to visit Carron. I flew on a plane with a child by myself! I know, I know, this is nothing to those of you who are much better mothers than me.
Ken and I went to Seattle for work.
I haven't been there in four years, when I went there with the Fontwerks group back before a lot of things. That was then:
This is now (it felt like a serious accomplishment when I found these chairs again):
Ken and I went to the Dave Matthews Band concert in Baltimore.
The last concert I went to was back in 2006, you know, when I was young. The concert was good, but I spent some percentage of my time being annoyed at these people:
I do not understand why people stand up at concerts. I didn't pay a lot of money to see you sway to the beat and make out. Thanks. The best part, by far, was The Lumineers opening for DMB. For some reason, the people in front of us restrained from the swaying/making out during that. The second best part was Ken coming back from the bathroom and telling me about some "kid smoking dope" in the stall next to him.
We finally got a proper shot of the kids with their aunties:
My friends from college and awholelottakids three and under came to visit:
Hm. This shot is probably a little more realistic:
Carron and kiddos came to visit. There was a large amount of bribery involved in this and not one child is even smiling. Should take back the bribes:
And then this morning, we woke up, and it had snowed. And if this picture doesn't make you laugh, well, then I have no hope for you:
miss and love you tons.
Posted by: heidi | 02 February 2013 at 07:37 AM
Great little newsletter and photos - your girl is a doll!!!
I have heard good things about Lumineers.
Posted by: Susan | 02 February 2013 at 09:01 AM
this post put such a smile on my face this morn ...
Posted by: betsy | 02 February 2013 at 10:57 AM
love this post - thanks for the "news":)
i just read your prior post. and i'm sorry for your current pain, conflicting feelings regarding your mom's health. you're normal. you can be both happy and sad. you're allowed...
hugs,
mary
Posted by: mary | 02 February 2013 at 05:45 PM
i laughed. sweet, little snow bunny.
miss you.
C
Posted by: Carron | 02 February 2013 at 09:07 PM
I smiled and for some reason I thought of Christmas Story:) wonderful pictures as always..,j
Posted by: judy | 02 February 2013 at 11:21 PM
LOL!! it's a wonder little kids can walk with all the stuff we bundle them up in!! what a cute picture, i have one somewhat like it some where of my granddaughter, i should find it an scrap it!!
Posted by: laura g. | 02 February 2013 at 11:49 PM
The red chairs- such memories!
Posted by: KMS | 03 February 2013 at 03:58 AM
Clara is gorgeous. Love the chairs then and now shot. You still have awesome hair = )
Posted by: Brooke | 03 February 2013 at 07:10 AM
i only "know" you through scrapbooking mags and this blog, but just want to let you know how much I admire your writing, family, and attitude. Please know you inspire people even through such tough times. Take good care- Krista
Posted by: krista | 03 February 2013 at 05:59 PM
goodness i love you.
xoxoxo.
Posted by: gabby | 04 February 2013 at 07:36 AM
thanks for sharing, and yes those glasses paired with the snuggie snow suit, made me smile :)
Posted by: laurie lariviere | 04 February 2013 at 10:18 AM
Love the recap :) Makes me smile...that FW trip seems like ages ago, and yet you look the same - if not more pretty :)
Posted by: Becky Trump | 05 February 2013 at 12:07 AM
Awwwwww man I remember those red chairs, so cool you found them again! I miss you bugaboo!
Posted by: Kate Teague | 12 February 2013 at 05:21 PM