Category Archives: James

“Hats” –contest entry

Posted on May 4, 2009 by suburbanmom

I love this picture.  Snow (in March), cold, happy… Life to the Full.

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Say “cheese”!

Posted on April 25, 2009 by suburbanmom

As I learn to make more compelling photos, I read what others have done, and I look.   A lot!  Making pictures of kids is challenging.  The minute I pull out the camera they put on the “fake smile” to please–but … Continue reading →

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The Elementary Crush

Posted on April 15, 2009 by suburbanmom

Again, I participate in Mama Kat’s… Writers Workshop The Prompt: 2.) What are your kids talking about? My kids are talking about the opposite sex. This is new territory for our family.  All three kids are in elementary school; the … Continue reading →

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Out-of-Focus Easter

Posted on April 12, 2009 by suburbanmom

I think the poor photography today speaks for itself. I wasn’t having the best time of it!

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Visits

Posted on April 9, 2009 by suburbanmom

We spent the afternoon visiting grandparents.  First, we had lunch with Keemaw at Ruby’s.  Then off to the toy store for some shopping.  Pappy met us there. We went to visit Great Grandma next.  She was surprised and happy to … Continue reading →

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Spring Bike trip

Posted on April 7, 2009 by suburbanmom

Grandy and Pop came for a spring bike ride through Rock Creek.  Weather turned very cold.  Wind chill in the thirties!  Crazy!  But we managed to gather everyone and everything after a few trips back inside.  On the road, we … Continue reading →

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Natural Consequences

Posted on March 31, 2009 by suburbanmom

I have to brag about my calmness this morning.  Background: All three kids have chores each week.  They can make a standard amount of money when those things are done, and add more money if they do extra things.  I … Continue reading →

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What’s Left Pot Luck o’ the Irish

Posted on March 15, 2009 by suburbanmom

Our quarterly gathering of What’s Left also fell on a birthday!   As usual there was much laughter, food and drink; but also cupcakes!

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Architects in Training

Posted on March 11, 2009 by suburbanmom

The kids had talked last summer about building a clubhouse named Club JAK.  We never got off the ground with building.  The ideas have had almost a year to keep rolling around in those little heads and then spill out … Continue reading →

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Smooth or Chunky?

Posted on March 10, 2009 by suburbanmom

Sometimes you feel like a nut, sometimes you don’t.  In this case, sometimes you feel like a chunk, sometimes you don’t! For those of you who may not know, James IS spaghetti.  Not just likes it or loves it, IS … Continue reading →

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