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Weekend

Posted on November 8, 2007 by egg

Tomorrow I leave for Memphis leaving Gretchen behind for the fest since we’ve known each other! Oskar and Xavier got haircuts yesterday and Honesty Box for Facebook has been keeping me busy for the last few weeks. The kitchen here at the house is still under … Continue reading →

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Happy Halloween!

Posted on October 31, 2007 by egg

So the boys were Mario and Luigi (as previously mentioned) and they had a great time trick or treating around the block. Lucky for us, it was a reasonable amount of candy. Enjoy the costumes from Sunday’s neighborhood parade and … Continue reading →

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Mario & Luigi

Posted on October 27, 2007 by egg

Oskar and Xavier have selected their Halloween costumes. Mario and Luigi from Super Mario brothers. Since Luigi is a little taller (and a little thinner) Oskar will be Luigi and Xavier will be Mario. Oskar has also decided that I’ll … Continue reading →

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So what have we been doing?

Posted on October 15, 2007 by egg

So clearly, a monthly (or even every other month) update on alynfamily isn’t sufficient to keep everyone updated as to our where abouts and what we’ve been doing – so here’s a summary of the last few months. Pictures of … Continue reading →

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A perfect Saturday

Posted on October 13, 2007 by egg

Great weather in Rochester today! It was mid sixties and sunny! A great day to head to the farmers market and work out in the yard. Xavier helped me rake leaves and plant grass while Oskar turned to more academic … Continue reading →

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Snow in Illinois

Posted on February 12, 2007 by egg

We’ve gotten some snow here in Illinois. It really feels like winter when the snow doesn’t go away a few minutes after it falls. Oskar’s doing very well in school and we’re pulling Xavier out (we think) since he’s hating … Continue reading →

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Xavier uses toilet

Posted on February 5, 2007 by egg

Xavier had his first successful potty training experience today! We’re very proud even if it is unreasonable for him to be potty trained by 2. I’ve been working crazy hours trying to get three sites launched all at once and … Continue reading →

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Does gravity apply to children?

Posted on September 16, 2006 by egg

Xavier experimented with gravity just now by tossing himself down a flight of stairs. When he got to the bottom, he decided that he didn’t like that at all and scared his mom and big brother a whole bunch. Dad … Continue reading →

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Xavier in a full size bed

Posted on September 16, 2006 by egg

Xavier survived his first night in a big kid bed. Since he no longer stays in his crib, we moved him into Oskar’s old baby bed and he did okay. For whatever reason, he can’t open the door to his … Continue reading →

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Little Houdini

Posted on September 15, 2006 by egg

Xavier has become quite the little escape artist. Last night when we cried for a bottle we heard some serious crying, then it got softer as he discovered his piano and the door knob. Yep, that’s right, he’s out when … Continue reading →

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