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My date with Cameron – 12/27/2015

contest winner!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. So, sometimes the kids have a hard time zippin’ it up for the night and going to sleep…they talk and talk and giggle and toot. So, in an attempt to fix this, I started running … Continue reading

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Fresh air!

biking enthusiastOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. The day after Christmas was a cool, crisp and gorgeous day! We finally all rallied and went outdoors to get some fresh air. We needed to do this; everyone had a touch of cabin fever! … Continue reading

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new ornaments

Cameron’s nutcracker ornamentOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Every year, we get a new ornament for the kids to add to their growing collections. But, this year, the big kids got a bonus! As performers in the Nutcracker, they both got their … Continue reading

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Christmas 2015

a what?!?Originally uploaded by coffywoman. Christmas Day. The kids had gotten to sleep so late, they woke up only at 9am!!!! I woke up at regular-ish time (7-ish), but I let them sleep. I intended to start making scramble, but … Continue reading

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Christmas Eve!

on daddyOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. We spent Christmas Eve at Candice’s house (Jeff’s aunt)–it is always so nice that we are included in their family celebration! having funOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. As always, it was a lot of fun for … Continue reading

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Winter Break – Day 2

new books!Originally uploaded by coffywoman. On Tuesday (Day 2 of winter break), we celebrated with H’s family since her younger bro was in town (and they originally thought we’d be out of town the following week!). We played a game … Continue reading

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Winter Break – Day 1

a big messOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. The kids basically got 2 weeks off from school as their winter break. We kicked off the week with a baking day–I don’t think any of us got dressed! I figured, we were going … Continue reading

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the company holiday party – 12/19

at the holiday partyOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Here are the kids at the company holiday party this year with the usual fantastic kid entertainment options: Gideon the balloon guy, the flip book people, the photo booth, and the gingerbread decorating … Continue reading

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last night of Chanukah

the last night of ChanukahOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. The last night of Chanukah is always greeted with sadness in the house. We enjoy the candlelight so thoroughly. I especially appreciate the fact that the candlelight dinners extend the kids’ presence … Continue reading

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Cameron’s Peace Celebration Concert – 12/14

entranceOriginally uploaded by coffywoman. Last week, Cameron had her Peace Celebration at school, a little mini-concert where the Dos Alas first and third graders performed a few very beautiful songs. Cameron’s class sang a song called “Todo Lo Que Quiero … Continue reading

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