Monthly Archives: November 2011

Thanksgiving 2011

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Today was a typical but wonderful Thanksgiving.  We had our traditional breakfast and then Emily helped me make the turkey.  We played around the house until the turkey was done.  Marcia joined us for dinner and we had a wonderful … Continue reading

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Making Thanksgiving hats

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I found this cute idea on how to make Thanksgiving hats out of fudge rounds, orange icing and Reese cups.  The kids had a blast and they were yummy to eat.

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Nathan loves origami

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Nathan loves doing origami and is really, really good at it!  Check out how latest master piece!

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Andrew graduates from Dare program

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Andrew has been working hard on the Dare program and today was his graduation with Office Diller.

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Car surfing

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Hopefully this will be the only car surfing that Andrew will ever do ….. on a parked car!

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Daisies deliver Thanksgiving greeting cards

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Tonight was the special night that the Daisies delivered their Thanksgiving greeting cards to the Orlando VA Medical Center.  It was Bingo night so the girls did a little “Happy Thanksgiving” greeting and then handed out their handmade cards to … Continue reading

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Shaving

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Emily was having a hard time with the bandage changes because the tape pulls her hair.  Easy solution – shave!  As with most everything, Emily wanted to try it herself so here she is shaving!  That’s my girl – fiercely … Continue reading

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Losing the bar

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Emily finally had the surgery to remove her bar today.  She was such a trooper!  The nurse put in her IV and she barely flinched.  Dr. Woo surprised me and John by allowing us to be in the room while … Continue reading

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Chillin in the back seat

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Emily looks like such a teenager chillin’ in the backseat talking on the telephone.

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Beauty in white

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We found a bag with two little dresses at the office  and since I’m the only one with a girl the right age to play dress-up, I got to take them home.  I have no idea who brought them to … Continue reading

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Hand turkeys

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Emily’s girl scout troop made Thanksgiving Day cards for the men and women at the Veterans Hospital.  The girls traced their hands and made turkeys that they then colored.  We will deliver the cards later this month.  I’m so excited … Continue reading

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Coloring book

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Emily got a wonderful coloring book from Aunt Carol and Uncle Lance and here she is showing off one of her beautiful creations. Going batty

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Lots of candy loot!

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As you can see, we will be on a sugar high for a VERY long time!  Emily has a follow-up with Dr. Woo and her leg is healing wonderfully!

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