Tuesday, March 24, 2009

A Day at the Animal Shelter



Amie and Paula Bothwell took the kids to meet Stacy at the local animal shelter and walk the dogs as a part of their exercise. Needless to say, it was a great time had by all and the kids fell in love with several dogs. We are getting closer and closer, weakening Amie's steely resolve against having another baby, I mean dog around the house...
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Natalie and friend...
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Which animal is getting the most out of this relationship?
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Ben and friend
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Charli in her element
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Fagg and Bothwell children
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I've got Strep!


Yes, Charli has strep. And, she's the absolute best strep patient in the world
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While waiting for her prescription to be filled, Amie painted Charli's toes...because, after all, a girl has GOT to look her absolute best at all times, Streptococcal pharyngitis notwithstanding!

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It's Pinewood Derby Time!





Ben's car, the "Turbo 8" up against the "Green Pickle" in Heat #2.



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Some of the contenders on race day-more than a dozen in all. Tenison was palpable...mainly coming from frustrated Dads....


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At the end of the day, Ben's car came in 2nd in the Wolf Den and 3rd overall!! He averaged 3.22 seconds on the track. Thanks to our consultants, James Ridings and his son, Drew...couldn't have done it without you.



A relieved Dad and ecstatic son flashing their 2nd place victory signs! Not bad for first timers.
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Monday, March 9, 2009

Spring is in the Air



Spring is here! With temperatures reaching the 70's throughout the weekend, buds sprung and flowers started blooming. I'm "old school" because Spring still represents possibilities and hope, not merely a signal that Spring Break is right around the corner, or a panic button that summer reservations need to be made.
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Sunday, March 1, 2009

The Simple Things



There are times when Pandas are for display



And, there are oter times....

when Pandas are good for "schnuggling..."

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A Boy, a book and a bowl of cereal



What a great way to start your day-hard to believe he's almost 9.
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Allie at the the Thrasher game

This is a photo I "stole" from Merlin Jensen's Facebook post--Allie, Karenna and Sydney at a Thrasher hockey game against the Carolina Hurricanes...I hope those aren't gang signs they're flashing...