Category Archives: Kids

7 years ago today…

Posted on January 20, 2011 by suburbanmom

I was here:In this room: …nervous and cotton mouthed… …declaring my qualifications… …to become a mom to this sad bundle… …who has now become this joyful son of mine! Happy Gotcha Day Alexander Soloviev Morey!  Your energy and strength keep … Continue reading →

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Christmas is Coming

Posted on December 3, 2010 by suburbanmom

As is our family tradition we went to the tree farm and cut our Christmas tree.  This year my brother and his family joined us.  We hiked out to the trees and the Scott’s made quick work of choosing and … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2010 by suburbanmom

This year we didn’t have the usual Thanksgiving time with either side of our family.  Instead, we were generously included in the Blietz family gathering.  For dinner we were outnumbered 10 kids to 9 adults.  As is tradition, the food … Continue reading →

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Halloween Parade

Posted on October 29, 2010 by suburbanmom

Kate and Alexander had fun on this beautiful crisp fall day in the school Halloween parade.  They followed it up with class parties that included making a skeleton from noodle shapes and wrapping classmates in TP for mummification.  Just the … Continue reading →

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Wacky Tacky Day

Posted on October 28, 2010 by suburbanmom
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Back to School

Posted on August 30, 2010 by suburbanmom

After tons of fun and tons of kids around, the summer is over and I am still standing. This morning met with mixed emotions from the kids, while I calmly anticipated the silence. James was bummed…too early to wake up, … Continue reading →

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Double Digits

Posted on August 16, 2010 by suburbanmom

Kate’s now 10.  She had a sleepover party.  One friend didn’t stay overnight, and in the AM we added one. They had tons of fun: ate pizza, pink lemonade, and fudge cake on china learned to make God’s eyes with … Continue reading →

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A month of…

Posted on July 21, 2010 by suburbanmom

I seem to remember that around this time last year I had no posts…  Summer is a strange time for me. My dear friend reminded me that she checks in to see what I have posted and there has been … Continue reading →

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Coco grows

Posted on July 10, 2010 by suburbanmom

These are the pictures that we fell in love with of Coco before we got her. Then the first pix of her arrival home. (for more, go here) And now.  Long legged, but still pink paws. Any bets on how … Continue reading →

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Alexander turns 8!

Posted on May 31, 2010 by suburbanmom

Alexander’s Birthday fell on Memorial Day this year.  So we had a small family gathering that included uncle Bert and cousin Thomas and “Buddy” Rey.  Thomas’ bday is right around the corner, so it was a double celebration of sorts.  … Continue reading →

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