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Author Archives: jameslori
Snow Day!
A winter storm has dumped about a foot on the region, and so today was a snow day for everyone in the family. James was able to work from home, while Mathias and Lillian have enjoyed a good run of … Continue reading
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Wedding Fun
A few weeks ago the Seidlers had a great get-together as cousin Kaitlyn married her husband Josh near South Bend. Uncle Neal did a great job walking the bride down the isle, and the kids had plenty of fun looking … Continue reading
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Tooth Fairy on Her Way
Mathias lost his first tooth tonight! The bottom two had been lose for a while now, and one of the pair tumbled in the tub. Luckily it was recovered so the Tooth Fairy can fork over some dough. Mathias poses … Continue reading
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Vacation on the Jersey Shore
We spent the last week on the New Jersey Shore, catching up with college friends, splashing in the waves and even checking out the boardwalk and the Cape May lighthouse. It was a great time, although we did have to … Continue reading
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Happy Birthday Mathias!
Mathias turned 6 today, and we had lots of fun celebrating. We started off with chocolate doughnuts for breakfast, he came to school to find mom had decorated his locker, and Lori and Lillian were there as Mathias’ teacher and … Continue reading
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Lillian “Reads”
Lillian likes to take turns when we read books and offer her own take on the narrative. Here’s a bit of her version of “Sammy the Seal.”
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Trophy Time
Mathias has been doing some extracurricular activities of late, which, as anyone familiar with this age range can attest, means plenty of trophies! First up was the CPS chess tournament on March 4. This was a first for Mathias; he’s … Continue reading
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Nature Hike
It was in the 50s today in Chicago–great weather for February–so we decided to pack up and take a little hike at the River Trail Nature Center in Northbrook. It has a short loop trail near the Des Plaines River … Continue reading
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A Cabin in the Woods
We headed into Indiana to spend Presidents Day weekend at a cabin in Potato Creek State Park. It was a lot of fun–in a great coincidence, James’ Uncle Neal, Aunt Sherry and cousin Ashley had the neighboring two cabins to … Continue reading
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Listening Back to the Holiday Pageants
Still feeling that holiday spirit? Well, you’re in luck, because we’re just post posting these highlights from the kids’ school holiday pageants. Mathias and the rest of the kindergarten class did a nice choreographed performance to “Jingle, Jingle Little Bell.” … Continue reading
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