Category Archives: friends

Out with the girls

Posted on October 23, 2009 by suburbanmom

Had a very belated birthday celebration with some friends.  Thanks ladies! The pix aren’t all that, but at least it’s a memory right?! Looking forward to next time!

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House of Echo benefit concert

Posted on October 18, 2009 by suburbanmom

Our next door neighbor is in a band called House of Echo.  They are becoming fast recognized in the DC music scene. (click the link and take a listen) They asked if Rich could join them for this concert “Rock … Continue reading →

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Lily

Posted on September 28, 2009 by suburbanmom

Neighbor friends of ours have Shadow’s best friend.  How can dogs have best friends you ask?  They just clicked.  Lily walks past our front yard several times a day.  It became natural to chat.  Those chats turned into friendships for … Continue reading →

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Retreat

Posted on August 22, 2009 by suburbanmom

Retreeeeet!  I left out of the house in the opposite direction of my family for a weekend away.  It was fabulous. Kir and I went to our church Women’s Retreat a day early so as to unplug from the summer … Continue reading →

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July 4th

Posted on July 4, 2009 by suburbanmom

Since we’d all been up late the night before partying, we hung out at home chillin’ in the AM.  Then off to another pool party.  The Joyful Noise directors hosted this one.  The weather was not the usual sweltering July, … Continue reading →

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Private Fireworks

Posted on July 3, 2009 by suburbanmom

Rich’s co-worker, Christine, invited us to their 4th celebration on the 3rd. Pool.  Food.  Drinks.  Fireworks. Fabulous. We closed down the party after a Rock Band challenge by Kevin.  James crushed him on “Won’t Get Fooled Again” on “hard” .  … Continue reading →

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Pickin’ and a grinnin’

Posted on July 3, 2009 by suburbanmom

We went Blueberry picking.  It was a beautiful day.  But what we didn’t count on were the crowds!  Since it was the beginning of the holiday weekend, many families had the idea to pick.  So, we were in lines alot.  … Continue reading →

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Camp Arrival

Posted on June 22, 2009 by suburbanmom

I drove the kids to PA for a week of camp.     James, Kate, Max and Jonathan plus Alice and I packed out van.  Its a little over 3 hrs.   Had to settle them all in with registration and swim tests.  … Continue reading →

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Happiness is…

Posted on May 28, 2009 by suburbanmom

As I finished my last Writer’s Workshop with the complaint that I was complaining… Mama Kat heard me (and some others) agree. So this week: List ten things that make you HAPPY. The Ocean.  I love the sound of waves … Continue reading →

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Welcome Home Lia

Posted on April 20, 2009 by suburbanmom

One of the ways I feel God calls me to serve and encourage is with adoptions.  Yesterday, another child arrived in her forever family home!  The welcoming gang included 9 children 4 of whom were adopted from 3 different countries.  … Continue reading →

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