Monthly Archives: August 2010

family portrait project: 8/2010

Posted on August 30, 2010 by Ellen

(taken at the lake near our cabin, self-timer) August was a month full of preparations for the school year and normal late summer craziness. Haircuts, dentist appointments, new clothes, and school supplies filled a fair amount of Joel and Ethan’s … Continue reading →

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third grade

Posted on August 26, 2010 by Ellen

Today is Ethan’s first day of third grade at a new school. New bus, new building, new kids, new schedule, new classes. He says he is both excited and a bit nervous. I tell him too many times that both … Continue reading →

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it’s all in the name

Posted on August 19, 2010 by Ellen

Given their love of riding bikes this summer, it seemed only fitting that personalized license plates be promptly installed. (Guess who came up with this one?!? You get one guess.)

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a video that proves my point

Posted on August 15, 2010 by Ellen

For any of you out there who have doubted my words that Charlie: 1) loves to be in control, and 2) loves and idolizes her brother, this video proves it all. Bossing him around in one breath and cheering him … Continue reading →

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yeah, this one’s going on my wall. big.

Posted on August 8, 2010 by Ellen

Marley and Charlie, August 2010.

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red belt

Posted on August 5, 2010 by Ellen

He is so proud. And we are too (ummm….can you tell?!?!) 🙂 Congrats buddy!!

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capitol fun

Posted on August 3, 2010 by Ellen

A recent evening at Concerts on the Square.

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