Monthly Archives: November 2009

Hot and Cold

Posted on November 25, 2009 by suburbanmom

What do you do when the November cold and rain is IN your house because of this? And This: You do this: Bake sweet potatoes and cranberry bread and cranberry sauce for Thanksgiving! The end result is a much more … Continue reading →

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Day Off

Posted on November 18, 2009 by suburbanmom

We got to do a little more sight-seeing. We had breakfast at this diner.  We were the only one’s there because we’d been wandering around looking for a certain coffee shop that, even tho we asked many people, we never … Continue reading →

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San Jose

Posted on November 17, 2009 by suburbanmom

The hotel we stayed in, The Saint Claire, is historic.  A fantastic place for me to spend my week while Rich was at his conference.  I sat in the huge yet intimate lobby to knit and people watch; it was … Continue reading →

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Wine Country

Posted on November 16, 2009 by suburbanmom

We drove up to Napa Valley.  It was so beautiful.  We had tasting and lunch at V. Sattui where I had been with Kirsy before.  The tasting was fun.  We bought a Medeira which is a type of port. As … Continue reading →

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Sunset over the Pacific

Posted on November 15, 2009 by suburbanmom

We did some of the famous things–with me as the tour-guide.  Obviously after one visit almost 2 yrs ago, I am an expert! Ghiradelle Square was very nice.  We had an ice cream, bought some chocolate, listened to live music, … Continue reading →

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Sunny California

Posted on November 14, 2009 by suburbanmom

I am so blessed! Rich had to speak at a conference in San Jose and he pushed to have me go too!  When I say pushed, I mean it’s not easy to leave 3 kids at home for 8 days.  … Continue reading →

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National Adoption Awareness Month–rememberance

Posted on November 7, 2009 by suburbanmom

There are many things that I think of during this month.  I am reminded of this poem that we included in Alexander’s book. Hand Picked I know that a mother’s excited When she sees her baby new And her feelings … Continue reading →

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Professional In Training

Posted on November 2, 2009 by suburbanmom

Alexander is a natural at ice hockey.  We gave him all the gear and set him up with lessons for his birthday.  Since then, he’s had lessons and is really loving it.  This class was only 3 kids.  He would  … Continue reading →

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