Tuesday, June 12, 2012

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Tuesday, June 12
It's a double computer, multiple latte kind of day. In better news, my barista was adorable. I sense a summer commitment to Caribou coming on...

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June 11
Walk with Ben. Pretty great.

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June 10
Sick in bed all day. Balls. At least I have  a good book! And lots of OJ!

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June 9

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Friday, June 8
Because I can. And I wanted to. And now, after 31 years, I can sleep without sweating during the summer. Praises be.

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Thursday, June 7
Painted lady.

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June 6


First row seats! I know all the right people! This game was awesome, and it was pretty amazing to see these strong, beautiful women kicking SO MUCH ASS up close.
Thanks Mary!

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Tuesday, June 5
My name tag from Ms Clemons' 3rd grade classroom at Pillsbury Elementary School. Loved it.

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June 4
Vintage kitties.

Sunday, June 3, 2012

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Sunday, June 3
New kicks!

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Samosas at the movie theaters. WHAT WAS THIS MYSTERIOUS PLACE!?!?
Saturday, June 2
Katie's reacts appropriately.

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Jenny and I made this rope swing 16 years ago when we were bored and 15 and bored and it was summer.  I remember struggling with the knots forevvvverererere... but look how well they've held up! Sometimes I forget how many connections I have to this neighborhood... how walking around can bring back so many specific memories.

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Last day of school for the summer! M is reminding me that she is, in fact, 4 years old today. :)

Thursday, May 31

Celebrated the last day of school with a Brother Ali concert at First Ave, Seventh St Entry. SO SO GOOD! One of the best live shows I've ever been to. 

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Wednesday, May 30


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Tuesday, May 29
First, we fed the lemur some raisins.  Then we fed the ducks and geese... and they attacked! And we had to flee! Beware the wild geese of Plymouth!

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Monday, May 28
Oh, oh oh. I got to see the Mell-Taylor fam. It was wonderful. Also, I got to meet Erin and Will's daughter Zara.  She'll be two in June ... 28 years ago when I was 2 and her mama was 3, Erin and I met for the first time. We spent EVERYMINUTETOGETHER for the next 5 years. The fact that we still keep in touch is such a blessing.  It was so lovely to meet her daughter and to have these clear, clear memories of her mom around that age.


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Oh my goodness, Erin and I had a good time in Boston. We walked around Cambridge with Latrisha, and had lunch at Fire and Ice. She dropped us off at our hotel and then Erin and I wandered around Boston Gardens, Qunicy Market, the wharf, parts of the Freedom Trail and across the site of the first public school in the United States. Woot! A highlight for me was definitely seeing the Make Way for Ducklings Statues. Be still my nerdy, preschool teaching heart!

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Saturday, May 26
 
 Justin and Rebecca's wedding. SO MUCH FUN! They are a wonderful couple and it's easy to see why- I've never met two nicer families. I had such a wonderful time!

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Justin and Rebecca's rehearsal dinner in Waltham, MA.

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Thursday, May 24
Rawr.

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Wednesday, May 23
Observing the new chicks ...

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Tuesday, May 22
At the Lab School

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Monday, May 21
I am going to miss this, very very much.

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Sunday, May 20
Lynx 2012 home opener. So fun! Here they are getting their championship rings from last season.

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Saturday, May 19
Saussssssages.

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Friday, May 18
Inaugural Beer die game of the 2012 season!

 
Birthday Biz!

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Thursday, May 17
My new office in the ICD building at the University of Minnesota.

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Wednesday, May 16
Rebecca and I went on a walk and found a little free library in my neighborhood! And when I picked out a book, this gem of a note fell out. It sort of made my my day. :)

Tuesday, May 15, 2012

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Tuesday, May 15
View from the ICD building at the UofM

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May 14, 2012
Honeysuckle on the fence at the toddler playground.

Sunday, May 13, 2012

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Sunday, May12
Mother's Day brunch. Love you Mom!

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Saturday, May 12
Perfect day for garage-sale-ing! I picked up these intimidating weapons for $1... I have two, yes TWO on-going nerf-gun feuds that these will come in handy for. 
Kai and Sam had better watch their backs!* **

* It is NOT, I repeat NOT important to note that Kai and Sam are 7 and 10, respectively.
** Also, note to self: never let Kai and Sam meet each other. Terrifying prospect.

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Friday, May 11
If you look closely you can see why they now call me "Ms. Penny-legs" at  work.  Also, who falls asleep on their extra laundry change?!?  I'm barely an adult.