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I've finished the first of my finals, and now...
December 12, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
I've finished the first of my finals, and now there are only four more to go! At this point I'm desperately looking forward to them all being over Wednesday afternoon, then three days of back-breaking work at the supply store, then I'M FREE (well, for a few weeks at least).
How I crave the boredom of a 60 hour a week desk job. One where I never get to express a creative or original thought, and only have a dozen or so people telling me how to do my work. Well, if this apparel thing doesn't work out, Pres. Bush's job will be open in a few years!
We're all really excited to head to Eugene over the break, and especially to see Sadie. We'll be going back and forth a few times so the poor cat doesn't starve, but all in all we should be there for a considerable chunck of time.
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Happy Birthday Robbie! Isa promised him an e...
December 01, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Happy Birthday Robbie! Isa promised him an extra 10 days before she considered him "old", which is rather generous for her!
Hanni is coming up for the night, and we are all planning on going out to dinner after I finish work.
We had a threat of snow last night, and some places in the foothills got a dusting, but no major storm like the news networks were craving. While I wouldn't mind a little of the white stuff, I hope it holds off until my finals are complete. There's nothing worse then slugging loads of stuff through sleet and slush!
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We head down to Eugene this afternoon/evening
November 23, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
We head down to Eugene this afternoon/evening. It will be nice to wee everyone, even if I have have an eye on homework throughout.
I heard word that the grand Christmas name drawing is going on, or has hppened. If so, we'd love to know who we picked.
I'm also getting excited about the winter break. It looks like I'll be able to take a full two weeks off. Even though I have some Senior collection planning to do, it will be nice to keep my own hours for a bit.
Love to all, see you soon.
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Mom - did you see that Maron Alsop was one of...
November 19, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Mom - did you see that Maron Alsop was one of the featured women in Newsweek at the end of October? So who really cares what Baltimore thinks, we'll always welcome her back!
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Sadie-in regards to the Weight Watchers Cards...
November 17, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Sadie-in regards to the Weight Watchers Cards, I bought a collection of McCall's recipiet card at the church's holiday baazar for $0.50. there were puplished in 1973 and are great fun to look through. I was actually thinking about having a tacky 1970's dinner party were I actually made things like a ham ring and jello molds!
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Actually I turned 18 in Rome, not much exciti...
November 11, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Actually I turned 18 in Rome, not much exciting since.
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It was a glorious fall morning, the kind wher...
November 10, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
It was a glorious fall morning, the kind where it's so sunny you don't know whether or not to hide or bask! Unfortunately I was home with Isa this morning, who decided to come down with some flu-like bug last night (rather messy one too). Poor girl is doing her best.
I headed off to a mid-term exam when Robbie finished work, and need to turn in a project from a class I missed this morning. While home I did manage to make a good dent in cleaning my desk, which has become a black hole of doom lately. I was also able to review some babyhood video for a friend of mine who is doing his senior movie about the family dog when the new baby is born. I'm trying to find any bits a pieces that might help.
Robbie and I enjoyed a quiet, and not very productive last weekend, actually getting to go to the theater to see War of the Worlds with some friends. Thank you to everyone who helped watch Isa. She really enjoyed herself.
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Happy birthday to Betsy, and Happy Halloween ...
October 31, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Happy birthday to Betsy, and Happy Halloween to everyone!
I finished up Isa's Unicorn costume last night, but the amount of rain coming down today might make it a short holiday. Though, after seeing the number of people dressed up at school, I may actually dress up a bit myself for my class tonight.
Life here is, as always, busy yet fulfilling. I am heading into mid-terms next week, and from there it snowballs until finals. We picked up our registration information today, and I can't believe how few classes I have left to take. Only the hard ones now.
Robbie has been getting into the holiday mood, so we have been cleaning and organizing in preperation for decorating and baking.
Isa continues to excell at school, and is very excited about taking a few days off this week to go to Eugene and hang with her grandparents.
I've been informed that I have a birthday coming up. But, considering that I will be in class, as well as working on projects, I think any celebrations will have to wait until next years big 30.
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We had a great time in Eugene over the weeken...
October 13, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
We had a great time in Eugene over the weekend, visiting with Charles and Judy, celebrating Hanni's birthday, and seeing Dorothy. It was also nice to see Dad and Yayoe, and play at the park with Adam and Emma, while Robbie got to be a soccar dad watching Sam's game. Sigh...it was warm and sunny, but is now rather rainy out.
We've all been working hard this week, although we allowed a short break on tuesday to make and eat a nice dinner for our anniversery. I think the weekend may include a trip to the Children's Meuseam - if rainy, and the pumpkin patch - if sunny.
We got a postcard from Mom yesterday, although she gets home tonight. Hopfully travel will be smooth, and she can get settled in and reacclimated after such a long trip!
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Well, I can't even remember the last time I p...
October 04, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
 Well, I can't even remember the last time I posted, so I'll try for a quick update. Classes started yesterday, and I can already see that the term will be busy, but hopfully fun. We're in the middle of our STAC book sale, and so far so good!
It continues to be fun for Robbie and Isa to go off to school together each day. Robbie is doing well as balancing the parent and teacher rolls, occasionally with careful politicing. We've been to birthday parties the last two Saterdays, as Isa is getting rather social!
We're looking forward to seeing everyone this weekend as maybe I can avoid stacks of homework on the road!
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Happy birthday wishes to Jamie! It was so mu...
September 19, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Happy birthday wishes to Jamie! It was so much fun to see Adam, Jamie and the kidos this weekend. Isa had a great time running around with her cousins, but I think she has now gone to the zoo often enough that her interest in sitting and watching the animals is waining. It was alson nice just to chat with Adam and Jamie with out a large crowd around.
On Sadie's note about this being Talk Like A Pirate Day...We have been discussing this at home the last few nights, and Isa has taken to saying "Aye, aye, Captian!", I fear there has been to much Peter Pan in her life.
I've been on a made cleaning spree the last two days. First making a mess by gutting closets and shelves, and then neatly putting things back. In two days I've only managed three rooms. Sigh...
(Note to Mom: In your e-mail you had made some referance to a hotel reservation I was making. I'm not sure I know about this, or if you just referenced the wrong kid. Let me know, as I'd hate for you to get some place and not have a room.)
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Well, I made it though my first two exams, an...
September 15, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, I made it though my first two exams, and am taking a short break from writing the longer of my two papers due tomorrow. I will avoid mentioning what wee-hour of the morning it is right now! One way or another this term will be over tomorrow afternoon.
My schedule for next term had been shaping up nicly, with the offer of being done with the school/work week by Thursday. Unfortunately one of my classes was canceled, and I am now taking a Friday afternoon class. Sigh...
Robbie and Isa are setteling into the school year routine quickly. Isa is having loads of fun at school, and is so far enjoying her Tuesday/Thursday mornings with her friend Bella.
Robbie's kids sound fun, and he got a pet rat "Scabbers" for his class room. We will have him at the house on the weekends and we've already started reminding each other that that means the doors will need to stay closed to prevent a tasty snack for the cats.
Yes, that is cats in the plural. Mom's cat Mischa is trying to settle in, actually venturing out a little this evening. He tries to hide during the day, but ventures out from under the bed at night or when Ripply (who is not so nice to him) is outside. Right now he finally dicided he would be ok sharing a food dish with another feline, and is quietly munching away in the kitchen.
Sigh, the life and times of our family...
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Well, I'm about to head into the first of sev...
September 14, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, I'm about to head into the first of several exams. Only two papers to write tonight, nothing like feeling like I've shot myself in the foot!
Haven't had much time to post lately. But, huge hugs to all, and thank you thank you for all of the help over Labor Day weekend. You're all quiet saints.
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Hello to all! STAC (the student committee I ...
September 01, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Hello to all! STAC (the student committee I am on) will be hosting a book sale during the first week of out next term (early October), to raise money for the huricane relief. We are hoping to use the money to create back-to-school bags for the kids and/or classroom school supply boxes for teachers from the areas hit. If you have any books you'd like to donate I can pick them up this weekend.
We'll be heading down either Friday or Saterday (early), depending on schedules. Love to all.
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Well, I survived the play, which ran to such ...
August 10, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, I survived the play, which ran to such sucess that we added an extra show! I am now rushing to catch up with homework, and one of my classes that finishes up on Friday.
I've also been busy raising hell over some faculty and class changes that the administration seems determined to push through without anyone noticing. Nothing like using any clout I can think of to invoke revolutions. Sigh...so much for floating through school quietly.
Isa had fun in Eugene last week with Hanni, and then during the three days Mom was up here in Portland. She only has a few weeks left before changing to Robbie's school, and although she will miss her current teacher, I know she's looking forward to the new adventure.
We'll be heading down Sat. morning for a weekend of birthdays - both Jordan's and Tony Rosta's! How on earth did Jordan get to be 4 so quickly?! It's getting harder for Isa to treat him like her "little" cousin when he now towers over her!
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Thank you Adam for posting the pictures!
Wel...
August 04, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Thank you Adam for posting the pictures!
Well, tonight is the opening of the production I've been slaving away on! Everything is pretty much in order, except for my school work, which has suffered this week due to the late nights at the theater. I had forgotten how addictive all of this can be! Robbie and Isa have been saints as I have barely been home to sleep before slogging off for more punishment. I'm also taking a five week intensive sewing course which finishes up next Friday. After that, not only will the play be done, but I'll be back to four classes for the remainder of the summer. Ahhh... it almost sounds relaxing!
Robbie continues to wow us all with his teaching skills, actually getting a raise, even though he's only classified as a temp. employee! Only a few more weeks of summer camps before starting up his fall classes!
Along with Sadie and Emma, I too could use a beer right about now. The weather up here is getting unbearable! O- and Sadie, tell Anna she should absolutely keep the female brick layer. Besides, who needs another over paid engineer ;)
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For everyone who wants to see cute pictures o...
August 03, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
 For everyone who wants to see cute pictures of Isa in the fashion show, go to jasminephotography.com (there are 3 photos of her towards the end of the show).
Adam's comment: You can find the pictures here, here, and here.
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Clearly, no guilt or pressure
July 28, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Clearly, no guilt or pressure...
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Seraph might busy with work and school, but t...
July 27, 2005 by Robbie in Cortez
Seraph might busy with work and school, but that doesn't mean I'm not having any fun. Yesterday, Isabell went to a friends house. A very well to do family who live in Southwest Portland. I went to pick up Isabell at five, and end up staying, drinking champagne, eating fancy cheeses, and enjoying the high life. Someday, we'll enjoy life like that.
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I think I've found the edge of the earth (yes...
July 27, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
I think I've found the edge of the earth (yes, it is flat), and realized it's a very far drop! Well, ok, life is not yet that bad, but it does seem like I'm hanging on by my toe nails on some days.
Summer classes are in full swing, and I'm already feeling behind. But, as my friend Binny says that just puts me on par with everyone else. Darn those high standards!
The play I've been working on runs next Thur, Fri and Sat, and I'm about 1/3 of the way done with the costumes. This means that I have bid farewell to my family for awhile.
It was great seeing everyone last weekend. Maybe I'll make it down again before the summer ends!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM!!!! (How old are you anyw...
July 19, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
HAPPY BIRTHDAY ADAM!!!! (How old are you anyway?)
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Is there anything wrong with tortillias and p...
July 19, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Is there anything wrong with tortillias and peanut butter? Personal favorite among students as well!
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Goodmorning all! I called Mom this morning a...
July 07, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Goodmorning all! I called Mom this morning about contacting Sandie, Cousin Mary and the other UK family to see if any of them were affected by todays bombings. Please keep them in your thoughts.
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Happy Independence Day! We got back from an ...
July 05, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Happy Independence Day! We got back from an overnight camping trip at Champoeg State Park, after which I took a long nap. We're now making a nice dinner to eat out in the sun. There has not been a decision about wheather or not to head out to watch fireworks tonight. Isa's not yet at that age where it is required, and the traffic up here tends to be considerable.
We hope everyone else is enjoying their time off!
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Isa and I head down to Eugene on the train th...
June 22, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Isa and I head down to Eugene on the train this evening. I'm looking forward to hanging out with Sadie and Anna, and everyone else! Robbie will be down Friday afternoon.
Right now I'm working at the store doing inventory. Robbie has been adjusting to his summer classes, but still misses his old group of kids. This week they've been doing "messy art" and Robbie is coming home with tempra paint on everything!
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I'm posting from the middle of my exam - wait...
June 15, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
I'm posting from the middle of my exam - waiting for my turn to go study fabric swatches. After this I only have one more project to complete for tomorrow morning!
Robbie and Isa headed down to Eugene for a few days of R&R before summer camps begin, and we're gearing up at work for inventory, kit building and distrabution, and a surprise visit from the corporate auditors!
I'm hoping to get a few days off while Sadie and Anna are here to play and relax. It will be nice to be around family for a bit.
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Arg
June 10, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Arg... The reason I started posting yesterday was to wish Sadie a Happy Birthday and Dad and Yayoe a happy anniversey - and low and behold it was the one thing I forgot to do.
We love you, you are a continuing source of inspiration.
From Isa: "I love you. I miss you."
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My week is slowly wrapping itself up
June 09, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
 My week is slowly wrapping itself up. I now have only two major projects and three exams left! The load is starting to lighten, though I'm working hard on keeping focus.
Robbie and Isa are off to the zoo this morning with Isa's school. Robbie has gotten his room moved and set up for the summer, and the two of them are hoping to head down south for a few days next week.
Isa will be making her debut modeling appearance on the 18th in the Ai spring fashion show. Maybe I'll try to get some pic's that can be posted. Nothing like child exploitation to liven up the family website!
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Happy Birthday's to Jenny and Emma! I wish t...
May 28, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Happy Birthday's to Jenny and Emma! I wish that I could be there this weekend to wish you both many more, but alas I am up to my neck in school. Isa and Robbie headed down this afternoon, and still no word that they've made it in. I imagin that traffic is crazy!
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It's been so long since I've posted, that I r...
May 24, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
 It's been so long since I've posted, that I really don't know where to start!
Isa was sick with an ear infection, landing us in urgent care a week ago. As neither Robbie or I could take a week off (parental guilt, guilt...) we sent her down to Eugene to spend the week with grandma's.
She is now feeling much better and somehow seems more grown up every day!
Robbie is starting to feel the drag of the end of the school year. Abandoning his monthly newsletter, and relaxing the number of projects he plans.
I've been working away on school, though never quite catching up! Several of my friends have just returned from E3, and I've been hearing nonstop about the gaming world and computers this week.
Love to all!
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We went to Cannon Beach yesterday afternoon t...
May 08, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
We went to Cannon Beach yesterday afternoon to celebrate a surprise birthday dinner for Cheikh. It was nice walking on the beach in the evening with friends, and Isa took full advantage of the situation to charm a great many of the adults into acting like children and playing in the surf. Luckily I packed extra clothes!
For Mother's Day Robbie and Isa snuck off this morning to get some flowers, and then wisked me off to a beautiful resturaunt for breakfast before church. I don't know what Robbie had to promise Isa to behave so well, but it worked!
I am now down at the school, trying to plow through some work before play rehersal tonight. When I left, Isa was happily playing with the neighbor kids and Robbie was catching up on televised sports. Ahhh...the lazy days of spring/summer are apon us!
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We're heading off to Eugene this weekend for ...
April 26, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
We're heading off to Eugene this weekend for Easter, and I'm getting excited to get out of town! We can't wait to see you all!
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Well, so much for getting to post more often!...
April 20, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, so much for getting to post more often!
I am now bogged down in another term of classes, and have taken on several additional projects, most recently costuming a play that will run in August.
Isa and Robbie went to Eugene last weekend to hit the library book sale, bringing back some great finds. Robbie also ran into several old friends and people from last years booksale line. In fact, one of the old Eugene mom friends he ran into will be in Portland this weekend to see the "Wiggles" and invited Robbie and Isa!
We're looking forward to Easter weekend, and would be happy to help you carpool Adam! Love to all
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Well, I have some computer classes this term ...
April 12, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, I have some computer classes this term so I may be able to post more often!
Even though it has been wet and soggy we got some veggies planted in the garden this past week. I'm looking forward to a summer of fresh food.
Isa continues to blow our minds with her writing. She is now sounding out words and determining the letters she needs to write. currently she is interested in dinosaurs, as is evident by the pile of related books she and Robbie came home from the library with.
Robbie's classes for next year are filling up. His MWF class is already filled (before open enrollment has even started) with ALL girls! One of the most difficult parents that the center has ever known told him that although her kids got accepted into a very prestigous program she was keeping them at Hillside so they would be in his class! Wow!
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Well, classes are now in full swing, as our l...
April 05, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, classes are now in full swing, as our lives return to a normal routine. I have a few classes this term that are going to suck a lot of my time up. Sigh...
We attended a Mass for the Pope last night. We sat up in the balcony of the church and Isa was thrilled to feel the vibrations of the organ in the walls.
Robbie has been wonderful about taking care of the house lately, getting dishes, laundary and all those mundane tasks done while my back heals from sunburn. (Unfortunatly I now have small blisters forming which make sitting through classes , and wearing clothes in general, uncomfortable.)
Our thoughts continue to go out to Ray, and all of Jamie's family. Please, please let us know if we can do anything.
At some point here the fam should coordinate Russian Easter plans. I think Mom said it was on the first of May this year. Any ideas?
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We made it back from FL last night safe and s...
April 03, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
We made it back from FL last night safe and sound, although quite tired and sunburned. Robbie and Isa are off to church this morning while the thought of clothes on my back sounds painful! Instead I'm catching up with e-mail and getting ready for my new classes tomorrow.
Our apartment is starting to take shape, as Robbie got some pictures up over the week.
Thanks Adam for the wonderful picture of Kai, Chris and their little girl.
Although there are few Catholics in our family I wanted to send prayers to all of them with the death of the Pope. Even if I am not in agreement with all of the church's teachings, it is amazing to see a man who never faultered in his faith and beliefs! If only we could all stay so constant.
Love to all!
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I haven't posted for so long that I have long...
March 21, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
I haven't posted for so long that I have long sence forgotten the chocolate chip cookies I last wrote about!
We had a wonderful dinner Friday night at Dad and Yayoe's, with Dorothy. It is always fun to catch up, and Isa was quite excited about the whole thing!
We got moved upstairs this weekend, an event that will leave us indebted to Hanni and Mom for years to come. Raven and Cheikh even made an appearance (racking up browny points for their next move I'm sure!).
Isa went off to Eugene with her grandma's yesterday and I was up far to last doing final projects. I am now deep into finals, completeing one this morning, and another two today, and two more on Wednesday.
Robbie heads of to AZ tomorrow morning. He is starting to get that look in his eyes that says he better get away soon or he'll be going mad!
I also want to send my thoughts to Ray, and all of Jamie's family. Call over at the house if you guys need anything (even if it's just a computer, or a TV to plug the kids in for awhile).
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Robbie and Isa are in making cholc
March 05, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Robbie and Isa are in making cholc. chip cookies and I'm wishing that I could simply feel anything that wasn't painful. I've brooken down and let Robbie make a doctors appointment for me tomorrow morning, for what I'm pretty sure has become a sinus infection.
We're still trying to figure out how to move refrigerators around, and I think most of it will get put off for now simply because thinking straight is not high on my list right now. We certianly are missing Mom's red truck!
We are looking forward to seeing everyone tomorrow, and celebrating Dad's birthday!
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Thought I should take a moment away from the ...
February 27, 2005 by Robbie in Cortez
Thought I should take a moment away from the penguin talk to actually post about our lives. We've all been sick with the flu (yes, the real thing) since the middle of last week. First Robbie, then Isa, and then myself. We're slowly pulling out of the worst stages (fevers and chills), and now just have the aches, coughing and congestion. I've been taking every drug induced healthy moment work on homework, while Robbie and Isa have tried to soak in as much of the good weather before it goes away. Our move to the upstairs apartment is looking like it might go forward. We will unfortunately be moving right in the middle of finals, and there is little time between our moving out and the new folks moving in, so cleaning will be done a super speeds! We will need to juggle back the frigerators and such, but things will work out.
See everyone next weekend!
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Very funny Mom, but you missed the entire poi...
February 26, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Very funny Mom, but you missed the entire point! Penguins tend to mate for life, and Wendell has not shown an interest in anyone else (penguin or non). So, for now Sadie, and all else, are out of luck.
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I don't know Mom, I've shared the story about...
February 25, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
I don't know Mom, I've shared the story about Wendell and Cass to many of my school friends who are now quite enamored. But then again, I'm an apparel major, and I'm finding that we seem to think about things differently then other people!
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Happy Valentine's Day! I won't get to see mu...
February 14, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Happy Valentine's Day! I won't get to see much of my family today, as I have both a morning and an evening class, but Robbie slipped a card into my school work last night, so I'm feeling all warm and fuzzy today!
This was tax a FAFSA (financil aid) weekend for me. Our living room is still piled high with paperwork, but we are mostly finished. I'm going to let some friends at work use Turbo Tax, but if anyone in Eugene is interested as well, let me know!
The church we go to up here turns 100 years old today. Yesterday they had a "birthday" party, and it was fun to see some of the old pictures they brought out. It was amazing to see how few houses were around when the church was built. There were funny little stories as well, such as when one of the early families bought bells for the church tower so that they could be rung at their (numerous) daughters weddings!
Robbie then took Isa and two of the neighbor kids to the zoo in the afternoon while I did homework. We all tried to settle in early, with little success.
The week is promising to trudge along slowly as many of my midterms continue this week.
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Robbie and I had a fun day Saterday cooking a...
February 07, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Robbie and I had a fun day Saterday cooking and then having friends over for dinner. We all stayed up to late (and probably had more wine then usual - which for me is about 2 glasses!). We actually slept until 11am on Sunday morning, which I don't think I've done since I was 16!
Mom brought Isa back safe and sound, and we spent the day snuggling, watching Peter Pan (many times), and doing homework (well, I did).
This is midterms week for me, and I'm not quite sure how we got here already. I'm very much looking forward to the end of this term, and to the beginning of summer.
We may be moving to the apartment above us in March or April. It's all very tentitive right now, but we'll let you all know!
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HAPPY BIRTHDAY DESTIN!!!
Well, I just got to...
February 03, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
HAPPY BIRTHDAY DESTIN!!!
Well, I just got to the computer lab, only to find out that I didn't properly save my homework onto my disk! I'm desperatly hoping that Robbie can e-mail it to me before class is out. Argggg.
Other than that all is going well. Isa is excited about her trip to Eugene this weekend. When I told her about it yesterday she promptly said "I'm going to go pack!"
Back to Destin's birthday... It's funny to think how fast the time is going! I still clearly remember the note on my dorm room door that said "You're an Aunt!"
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Saterday passed with termendous highs and lows
January 31, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Saterday passed with termendous highs and lows. I drove to Eugene for Linda K.'s memorial service, and then drove back for Raven's birthday. It was rather funny watching Isa, Rosella and her friend Annie (a former EEI student) play princesses games, and to reminise with Deb and Raven that we were about Isa's age when we met. Funny, I think we played Princess and Barbies when we first met! I guess some things are eternal.
After church on Sunday I hit the books, while Robbie and Isa went to the park. Isa is getting good at playing with the random kids on the playground and not being quite so shy.
We're enjoying a small bit of sunshine at the moment, and I think I may even venture outside to see it between classes.
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Isa had a wonderful birthday yesterday
January 23, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Isa had a wonderful birthday yesterday. Wow, four years old! We went and played with Sam and Emma in the morning, and then had an island adventure lunch with Mom, complete with real coconut and wild boar hot dogs!
In the evening we had family and friends over to the pizza place for pizza, cake and general running around. It was really fun to see all of the old crowd, and today Isa keeps asking to see her friends again.
Today, Robbie and I are going off to see Finding Neverland and Isa is off to do some shopping and duck feeding with Grandma Susie.
I have the great joy of going in for jury duty tomorrow morning. Any other time but now and I'd be fitting tooth and nail for the opportunity, but the fact that I'll be missing class makes me rather grumpy about the civic duty aspect.
Our love to all!
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Well, I'm in the middle of the computer store...
January 17, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
Well, I'm in the middle of the computer store, trying to decide what type of computer we should get. Argggg.... I need to remember not to do this kind of thing with a tired kid!
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We are still in the dark when it comes to our...
January 17, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
We are still in the dark when it comes to our computer, but I will try to get this typed. Many of you have e-mailed me about Isa's birthday plans. Our current plan is to be in Eugene this weekend, and to hold a small family/friend gathering at the Papa's Pizza on Barger, Saterday at 5pm. It's a pretty small place with a little play area. Nothing to caotic. We'll order some pizzas and have cake. We haven't started to invite non-family people yet, so if there is something about the time or day that would accomidate some of you better, let me know!
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I hope that what I am writing makes any sence
January 16, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
I hope that what I am writing makes any sence. Some light on our computer screen is out, and I can barely see the screen. We've been iced in since yesterday morning, and the TV stations are eating this up. Other than a very cold, windy, and slipery trip out yesterday morning, we have mostly stayed in.
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My classes and regular work schedule started ...
January 12, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
My classes and regular work schedule started yesterday. Everyone seems pretty dazed, as we have forgotten the brain power it takes to be learning again. Most everyone I've talked to spent most of their holdidays eating and sitting, and now find that they need a nap after each class!
A sad thing yeasterday...we said goodbye to Ducky as Robbie had her released to the Humane Society owner released adoption center. Although sad for us, Isa was very upset about the whole idea, and still refuses to believe that we won't be picking up Ducky when we go back to Eugene. Sigh...it's alway had to know how much to explain to your kids, and when to just leave something alone.
On a happier note, we caught Yayoe's cleanning bug, and our apartment is now one step closer to being organized. A few more storage containers and an attack on the closet and we may reach perfection! As you can see we relish the simple things in life!
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I'm heading over to the airport to drop off m...
January 08, 2005 by Seraph in Cortez
I'm heading over to the airport to drop off mom's car right now. I am hoping to catch her to let her know where it is parked. If I don't, I will probably post the information in case anyone else talks to her or she is able to log on.
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