Author: Jamie
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Twas the week(ly report) before Christmas…
Although some folks take off the whole month of December, which I love in theory, it doesn’t work for us — at least not at this point in our lives — since it’s easier to work with Lindsey’s public school schedule, and because there is always some time around Thanksgiving and Christmas when Kathryn is…
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Another Week’s Multitudes { 1168 – 1181 }
Though the past week brought stress and tears, I’m still counting my blessings… 1168 – A houseful of friends for a coffee and dessert get-together. While they were here, I just enjoyed them, rather than trying to get photos of everyone, which is why I have this photo of a mostly empty dessert table. 1169…
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Lindsey’s Adoption: Two Years Later
This coming Saturday marks the two-year anniversary of Lindsey’s adoption finalization. Two years since she became our daughter. It seem like so long ago — and yet, it seems so recent. I’ve written about this journey all through the past two years, and even before our adoption. I’ve spoken in radio interviews, in front of…
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More December Gifts { 1157 – 1167 }
Once again… counting gifts. 1157 – The smell of pumpkin muffins in the oven. 1158 – How much Kathryn enjoys creative pursuits – like loom-knitting hats! 1159 – Getting classes Kathryn is excited about for next semester’s enrichment classes. 1160 – Chatting and catching up with my cousin Jonnia while waiting at the long registration…
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Weekly Report: It’s December!
I didn’t post a weekly report last week, so this is a two-for-one! First, a bit of camera phone fun: 1) Last Friday Kathryn and I watched Lindsey and Ken perform in a community production of “Snow White and the Two Princes” — a more old-fashioned and less-Disneyized version of the story; 2) Kathryn’s first…