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Change is the Only Constant
May 21, 2013 by Adam in Family
Joanna got word that she's being let go this morning. The alternative is that she move to Vancouver with a demotion, which didn't excite her. I'm not thinking particularly happy thoughts about our leadership at the moment.
I had a good long run at lunch, which wore me out enough for me to think straight. Things will change, though I'm not sure how. Hopefully Joanna gets a fairly pleasant and relaxing summer. There are job opportunities, freelancing, and school options. We haven't really sat down to ponder them all in great detail yet.
 I think we'll be okay financially, at least in the short run. We've got some savings, and Joanna could take over some child care duties. Longer term has questions, but we're fortunately bright and capable people.
Easter Sunday was pleasant and fun. We stuffed ourselves with strange and exotic food. Berry and Duncan entertained themselves throwing dirt clods in the back yard. Sam supervised. Emma tiredly drew, still tuckered out from her sleepover.
Last night Joanna and I had a pleasant stroll over the hill to eat at the Glenwood. The neighborhood is beautiful this time of the year.
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(Nearly) Ten Years Old
May 18, 2013 by Adam in Emma
Emma had a birthday party with her friends today. Jade, Kate, and Daniel all arrived this afternoon to hang out, eat good food, and have an adventure. Joanna outdid herself with a delicious lemon cake and treasure hunt. A horde of kids ran up and down the stairs, then in circles around the house, only to finally find their treasure. They had a great time.
Sam and I picked up PF Changs, as requested. Emma taught Jade how to use chopsticks. Daniel got picked up just as Mythbusters was winding down. The girls are now very slowly going to bed, all three sleeping bags next to each other. Hopefully they actually go to sleep before we do.
I'm really appreciating this age of Emma. She's sweet and helpful, and quite loveable by everyone around her. It's cool how she's become an avid reader. Last night we hung out on the couch as she showed me her favorite Avatar episodes.
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Mocha Friday
May 17, 2013 by Adam in Family
 The week keeps zipping along. I had a pleasant mocha this morning, now long gone. Work is interesting and somewhat less frantic than usual. I'm actually getting around to cleaning up some old stuff this morning.
The kids are all doing well. Duncan had a bloody nose this morning, which we all handled like troopers. Berry went around giving everyone tattoos with eyeliner. Emma got sick last night, but hopefully will perk up for tomorrow's birthday party and sleepover. Sam has been thinking about high school more and more, signing up for classes. I convinced him that he should try honors English, which his teacher recommended him for.
Joanna and I didn't manage to have a hot date this week. She had a work event on Wednesday, and our babysitter canceled last night. We were forced to play with children. Berry taught kindergarten classes to Joanna. Duncan played with the Razor Hydra in the Tuscany Demo, while Sam played with them in Portal 2.
I think we're all slowly getting ready for summer. It should be more relaxed in some ways, and more frantic in others. We haven't yet nailed down the trip entirely. There are some small things we need to sort out with the kids' schedules, but it's generally coming together. I'm hoping to have some quality hang out time, a weekend for Joanna and I to celebrate our anniversary, and of course a fun Europe trip.
Emma's birthday party with friends is tomorrow, with two kids sleeping over. Sunday is Easter at my mom's. Life's never boring.
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Mother's Day
May 12, 2013 by Adam in Family
It was quite the Mother's Day, full of work and hugs and playtime. I woke up at 5 a.m., getting in a little play time before the first kid was up. Pretty soon I was helping them pick roses while working on crepes and sausage for breakfast, and getting out Joanna's gifts for the ready. She appreciated all the pottery I took the kids to make last weekend. We now have plenty of serving bowls, lovingly bespeckled with hearts.
 Emma wanted her room cleaned suddenly, followed by Berry wanting the same. Both rooms ended up looking quite nice, though the effort was considerable. Joanna and Duncan went off to church, leaving me to clean up breakfast and prepare for lunch. I took the kids to my mom's to give her my very special mug I made. Sam now towers over my mom, made more obvious by the hug. I had to pry Berry away from the toys, as she was having a great time there.
Emma's been really wanting to play D&D, so I managed to throw together a game for her and Sam. It was pretty time consuming, but fun and they both enjoyed it. Duncan and Berry wanted in on the action, so I'm going to try one for them next Saturday if I can somehow fit it in.
The afternoon wrapped up with yardwork and a trip to Tasty Thai for dinner. Sam's on the treadmill. Time to get Emma in the bath. Busy, busy.
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Happy Mother's Day!
May 12, 2013 by Seraph in Cortez
Happy Mother's Day everyone! We miss and love you all!
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Shiny hip
May 10, 2013 by Yayoe in Yayoe
Hi family. It's a done. My My new hip has joined my other hip in keeping me up right and supported. I'm feeling very well and looking forward to starting PT tomorrow. Thanks for your support and caring. If all goes well I'll be home on Sunday afternoon.
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Beautiful Mocha Friday
May 10, 2013 by Adam in Family
 It's such a gorgeous day, reminding me once again why Eugene is such a great place to live. The week has been generally good, with only a few more weeks before the start of summer. Joanna took the day off work to go to the kids' jog-a-thon, and will be going to see the Dali Lama later this afternoon. Tonight we only have Duncan and his friend Ash, far less than the usual crew.
Sam got his midterm grades, all A's and B's. He also excitedly showed me his packet for South Eugene High School. This weekend we'll go through and pick his classes. As expected, he's interested in the computer electives. Less expected, he wants to take Japanese as his foreign language choice.
Coming home from work yesterday was pretty amusing. Sam and Duncan were on the computer. Berry was trying to get everyone to play Mastermind with her. Emma was working hard on some math related website, doing complicated things for fun. Sam's been using his tablet to draw world maps, using geology as the basis for mountains and rivers and such. I caught him trying to figure out if the plate tectonics lined up in some logical way.
I'm strangely excited for mother's day. I have the perfect gift for mom, which she'll be required to love and cherish always. I think I've lined up the appropriate gifts for Joanna, and got Emma to make something for her mom.
Otherwise, the weekend promises to be fairly laid back and pleasant. I'm hoping to spend some quality time in the hammock.
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Emma Reads
May 10, 2013 by Adam in Emma
Emma has become an avid reader in the last year. If she wakes up early in the morning, she'll read until it's time to wake up. When she takes a bath, she'll always bring a book. I can't count how many times I've read the Adventure Time graphic novels to her before bedtime.
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Rochester News
May 06, 2013 by Lohring in Lohring
Dorothy couldn't be awakened on her birthday, so Ben, Emma, and I went out to dinner after I visited their farm. The next morning, though, she was wide awake and sitting up when I got there. We opened the cards and presents, ate some chocolate, and looked at pictures both in an album I made and on my phone.
We ate lunch at the home then went to visit Ben and Emma's farm.
Below are pictures of both Dorothy and the farm. I was expecting some old, run down place, but the house and buildings are very new. They have a pond and 5 acres of good land. This year they are only planting part of one field. The hill behind the house is rumored to have walnut trees growing on it.
I'm flying out tomorrow morning, so I'll see everyone soon.
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Dorothy's 95th
May 04, 2013 by Lohring in Lohring
    I'm in Rochester for my mom's 95th birthday. I'll try to arrange a call of some kind tomorrow evening. Below are some pictures from when she was your age and younger. A certain small boy is included, sometimes with his sister.
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