The Mexican Ambassador watched the moon rise. Yes, this would be the night.
A night of rivalry…
… of levitating pumpkins…
… a clash between the House of Schwandt and the Mexican Embassy.
The Mexicans made a run for the border.
The House of Schwandt did not approve.
The battle was fierce.
Some cheered for the Mexicans (or maybe Italy?).
Some stood vigil [...]
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Dad’s word of wisdom: “Never take something apart that you don’t remember how to put back together.”
Brumby the not-so-wild horse
Mom likes the neighbors’ chickens.
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Baseball
Snacks
Hacky Sack
Sword-play
Cristina advertizes Dr. Pepper
Football
Fire-building
Hot dog roasting
LOTS of hot dog roasting
Mysteries of hot dog roasting
Shutterbug
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It snowed.
Lots.
There’s a few inches already, and it’s still snowing. I’m so happy. :)
I was on a bit of a baking kick this afternoon, so I threw an apron over my head, popped on some Christmas music – because I can now listen to it to my heart’s content without guilt – and started in [...]
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Posted in Adventures, Photography on November 26, 2008 | 1 Comment »
Wednesday
I have almost no recollection of what I did on Wednesday. But it was a good day. I’m almost positive it involved baking a couple loaves of pumpkin bread, reading, and an epic grocery shopping trip with Mom.
Thursday
That night Dad took us all out to dinner and then to see Phantom of the Opera. It [...]
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Posted in Delights, Photography on November 21, 2008 | Leave a Comment »
I’m so excited about Thanksgiving break – for family, food, and free time. :) A whole week to cook and read and relax… what fun! It’ll be odd not to be driving up to the old Hildebrandt homestead in Maryland though. Well… a picture’s worth a thousand words…
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Ana Street Team
Blaine Street Team
Many pumpkins perished.
Rachel took pictures on the gory field
The faithful spectators
Cousins :)
Cheers to all the brave men, loyal spectators, and battered pumpkins who made this game possible.
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