Category Archives: parenthood

Pete Buttigieg on Abortion

July 2019 Let’s take a moment to appreciate Mayor Pete’s unequivocal answer to this tired old misogynistic political football trope (from the first 2020 Democratic Debate): Pete Buttigieg with the only acceptable answer RE: “late term abortions:” Buttigieg: I think … Continue reading

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Kids’ Ephemera: I Heart You Mom

Tuesday, July 23rd 2019 This morning ClaraJane wakes me up with a note:   And, perhaps for irony, shows me this spread from Ranger Rick:   Gee thanks Honey! ♥

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Pixel’s Puppies

Saturday, July 20th 2019 Omg! 2019-07-20 Pixel’s Puppies [0:35]:

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ClaraJane’s New Chemistry Lab

Saturday, July 20th 2019 2019-07-20 CJ’s New Chemistry Set [1:12]:

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ClaraJane’s BDay Sleepover (!!)

Weekend of July 13th-14th 2019   What an absolute honor and delight hosting these three extraordinary young ladies.  Even if they did wake up and restart the party at… 3am.  At least they let me sleep until… 5:53am.   2019-07-13&14 … Continue reading

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Kids’ Ephemera: Grocery List

July 2019 The kids agreed we didn’t have enough cereal they liked, so they took it upon themselves to collaborate and submit this grocery list:   I am overly sentimental you say? And… your point?? (o; #EvidenceTheyGetAlong ♥♥

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Minnesota Pops – July 2019

July 5th-9th 2019   _______________❤️ DAY ONE (Friday): Into the Club. ❤️_______________   2019-07-05 MN day ONE [0:50]:                           ______❤️❤️ DAY TWO (Saturday): Club Life, and Uncle Chris._____ … Continue reading

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Walker Museum, Minneapolis

Tuesday, July 9th 2019 What a treat to finally indulge in this Minneapolis treasure; Sculpture Park and yes, Mini-Golf on the roof. 2019-07-09 Walker Museum [1:36]:

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CJ Swims!

2019-07-06&7 2019-07-06&7 CJ Swims! [1:10]: 🙀😻💖🏊‍♀️🙌 2019-07-09 Keeping CJ from the Pool [0:20]:

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4th of July Hull Style

Thursday, July 4th 2019 2019-07-04th of July Hull Style Thanks Heather & Joe! 😻

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