Monthly Archives: October 2011

the end of an era

This was Aidan after his very last MYAA (Millcreek Youth Athletic Association) football game yesterday: It was 32 degrees and raining/snowing. I’m still cold. They won. To get him in the truck, Vic made him strip down and wrapped him in a blanket. The cleats went into the garbage can. The clothes went into the…

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(don’t) worry: notes and quotes to inspire a persistent worrier to let go.

I spent some (much needed, and much overdue) time today filing memorabilia into our latest scrapbook album. Every time I go through our books I’m reminded of how important documenting our lives is. Looking back on those pages never fails to elicit emotion in me – sometimes I laugh, sometimes I cry, but most often…

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roast chicken with dijon sauce

Go here for pictures and recipe: Roast Chicken with Dijon Sauce @ Smitten Kitchen. I made that ^^^^^^^ last night. It was delicious. I was going to take pictures, except after removing the pan from the 450 degree oven, I decided to move it with my left hand. I forgot it had been in the…

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