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236// 3RD CHRISTMAS

We had Christmas with my family today.  We spent the day just relaxing, lounging, and laughing together.  (This is Isaac’s newest face… it’s usually coupled with a “bfpp” sound.) Of course, we opened presents… And, then Grandpa wanted to take a picture with their matching hats.

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234// SNOWED IN

We got snowed in in Wheaton, IL today.  Our plan was to head home this AM from Angie’s family’s, but the snow detoured us.  So, Isaac played in the snow for the first time in his new lumberjack outfit from great Great-Aunt Karen.  He loved it… until he stuck his hands in the snow.  Then […]

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CHRISTMAS AS AN ADOPTIVE DAD//

There are things that just change the way you live… Moving, new jobs, getting married… These are change a lot of things, but kids… seem to have the power beyond them all. I’d always wanted to be a dad, but 12 months about I had no idea what it would actually mean. Sure I expected […]

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233// 1ST CHRISTMAS

Great-Grandpa Olson has made these napkin holders for everyone from imported wood he’s had for YEARS.  Isaac has now joined the ranks (as has his yet to be named baby girl cousin – her’s is a question mark). This musical walker/playset was opened… I realized my fate as a builder of toys… and Isaac realized […]

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232// CHRISTMAS EVE

Every year Angie’s family does a progressive dinner from house to house.  Isaac started out just fine with his feet in his mouth… So, we thought that we would put him in the middle of all of our feet for the annual Christmas sock picture… … It didn’t go too well.

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231// MAY THE ROCKING BEGIN

Grandma & Grandpa J. bought Isaac his first guitar for Christmas.  Grandma J. decided that Isaac needed a week of Christmas so he could enjoy some of his toys before we leave town on Saturday. May the rocking begin!

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230//

“I just want to leave the table… I’m done with my strained squash and you won’t give me any of the good food anyway!”

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229// SPOILED ROTTEN

Angie & I went into the windy city tonight for a little over night getaway.  Isaac stayed with Grandma & Grandpa. I’d say by this look, he knows how spoiled he’s going to get tonight…

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