Category Archives: Family

Sometimes, they are too young ….

Posted on July 13, 2011 by jenn

When Cole first came to us, he was broken: No, not like that.  More like this: See the little shaved leg?  Yeah, it was was broken.   I met Cole at the shelter, the day he was brought back from … Continue reading →

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Travelling Tales, Part III: Zoos and North Carolina

Posted on June 27, 2011 by jenn

I’m combining these two trips because I don’t have pictures from North Carolina.  Call me a bad aunt if you must.  However, you must then call Matt a bad uncle and Kayla a bad cousin.  After all, neither of them … Continue reading →

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Travelling Tales, Part I: St. Petersburg

Posted on June 26, 2011 by jenn

In March, yes, March, I am behind in talking about my travels, so what?, we went to St. Petersburg, Florida to escape the Pittsburgh winter, but mostly to see this beautiful little girl: That is our niece Eva.  She is … Continue reading →

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Laughter

Posted on March 10, 2011 by jenn

I am the kind of person who can read a funny book or watch a funny show without actually laughing out loud.  I might chuckle, and/or smile, but outright, belly laugh? It doesn’t happen often.   The movie The Hangover … Continue reading →

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August Briefing

Posted on September 10, 2010 by jenn

Somehow, we are a quarter into September.  Wasn’t it just July?  It’s hard to believe that we have lived in this house for over a quarter of the year. Below is what happened in August, in no particular order: We … Continue reading →

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Family, Friends, Food and Fun

Posted on August 11, 2010 by jenn

Oh, it’s been a while since I’ve posted here.  What have I been doing?  Well, a lot and nothing special.  July was a laid back month, not a whole lot happening, until the week of my birthday, which is the … Continue reading →

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Nieces and Nephews and puppies, oh my!

Posted on July 14, 2010 by jenn

I don’t know how it can possibly be mid-July already.  Why do the nice lazy days of summer go so fast?  Days of endless daylight and sun, being able to just put on flip-flops and go, grocery stores abundant with … Continue reading →

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The First Six Weeks

Posted on June 21, 2010 by jenn

It’s been six weeks already since we moved into our house.  How are things going?  Well … pretty good, actually.  Despite the fact that we still have one more room (the library) to finish unpacking and need to get our … Continue reading →

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Matriculation/Convocation and Other Things Not as Interesting

Posted on August 29, 2009 by jenn

Or, getting caught up on my crazy life.  I guess its not really so crazy, but it feels crazy to me!  Last Friday, we attended my cousin’s Matriculation/Convocation ceremony at her university.   You are all probably familiar with Kayla by … Continue reading →

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She’s Going to Need a New Memory Card

Posted on August 14, 2009 by jenn

Last weekend, Matt and I took Kayla to Las Vegas for her inaugural trip.  The trip was conceived due to the Criss Angel Cirque du Soleil show.  Kayla is a big fan of Criss’ and we thought she would love … Continue reading →

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