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Maui 2008

We arrived home from Maui just in time to catch the winter storm. As I write this it’s only 20 degrees outside, and tomorrow is supposed to be even colder. Hopefully our sun-kissed skin will survive the cold weather.
We had a great time on vacation, for the most part. We did somehow manage to bring the stomach flu with us to Hawaii. We were fortunate to be asymptomatic on the plane, but Lindsey and I were both incapacitated for about 24 hours shortly after arriving. Once we made it through the saltines and chicken noodle soup ritual, we got started on the vacation part of our trip.
We spent most of the week by the pirate ship pool, watching Avery explore the water. He had a great time and so did we. It’s amazing how much he’s changed since our trip last year. Lindsey and I also had plenty of date nights, along with one extremely yummy dinner at Roy’s.
















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Home Haircut

Recipe for cutting Avery’s hair:

  • Elmo in Grouchland movie
  • Dum Dum Pop
  • Various hair cutting items
  • Mommy who’s skilled with above items
  • Seat/chair with lap belt to keep said child from running away





The final product.

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Thanksgiving in Texas

We celebrated Thanksgiving in Texas with Lindsey’s parents. At the table we each said something we were thankful for. Aside from all the regular things like health and family, we all gave thanks for Obama’s victory. Whoo hoo!

Avery’s favorite dish: cranberry relish

Lindsey’s first pie. Turns out she can bake too.

Avery and cousin Will play a duet.

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Pacific Science Center

We visited the Pacific Science Center with my parents the other weekend. It was a pretty fun place to take a toddler, though some of the exhibits will be more fun when Avery is a little older. The butterfly house was our favorite. It’s a big solarium filled with tropical plants and lots of butterflies.








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Trick or Treatin’

Avery’s first trip out into the neighborhood going door-to-door begging for candy was a success. He visited thirteen houses, and then the tired little dragon sat on the sidewalk and had to be carried home. Lindsey and I had a great time taking our tot around. It’s pretty cool being parents on Halloween and seeing the holiday through the eyes of your child.
Terrorizing the dog before we leave.


The best pumpkin ever! Go Barack!


Avery says “nite nite!”

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