Month: January 2008

Mittens!

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Jake had some fleece mittens (Megan: you remember the ones we got in NH w/ the paw prints?) that have become so stretched out and grubby, it was time for a new pair. I got a bit ambitious and attempted to crochet him a pair. The good news is that they actually look like what … Read more

Birdwatching, Vollmer Style

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This winter, a hairy woodpecker started visiting my suet feeder that hangs right outside my kitchen window. I’ve had lots of birds come by over the years, but this was a first. It visited a couple weeks ago, but too much sudden movement from in the kitchen scared it away. Yesterday was the first time … Read more

Moon Sand Mess — Pardon Me While I Vent

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My boys love Moon Sand. I’m not Moon Sand’s biggest fan, but I’m willing to accept the risk for the sake of happy kids who are exercising their creative muscles and (above all) are sitting still being good. I suggested to Grammy Vollmer that Timmy receive a Moon Sand play set for Christmas and she … Read more

Five Little Monkeys…

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From 2007 12 15 Po… Enjoy this picture from the holiday portrait session my boys and my nephews did together back in December. Imagine how tough it is to get 5 little boys to cooperate for the camera, so even though my sister’s youngest wasn’t quite looking at the camera, they were all posing well … Read more

Haircut night!

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As part of my role as the family cheapskate, Dave cuts his own hair and I cut the boys’ hair. If anything, it allows me to afford my $42/each haircuts every 6 weeks. So tonight was haircut night for my two little ones. I do it right before bathtime so they can go straight into … Read more

6.5 Layer Jello

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So today I made a 7-Layer Jello dessert for the family. I’d never made one before, and really didn’t know much about it. As usual, it was Paul who suggested the recipe, and as usual, I fouled it up somehow. How was I supposed to know that you’re supposed to make it in a 9 … Read more

Last You Tube Video (for now), I promise!

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On Thursday night, Dave and Timmy performed in a pre-opening celebration — for the big donors — for the new Apex Performing Arts Center. Timmy is the smallest boy performing (white shirt & black pants — he turns and looks at the audience just before they start dancing), while Dave is in black and white … Read more