Archives for the month of: February, 2008
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everynight italian

February 5, 08 //
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I’ve always had a thing for Giada (of Food Network fame) – for her food, of course.  Everyday Italian is the name of her show, and while some of it might not be every day fare, there are definitely some great, quick meals.  Now the kids love her.  Every night, Leo will ask me to check the DVR to see if there are any new Giada’s to watch.  If there are, both she and Fischer sit enthralled.  They think it’s hilarious when she says any Italian words, because she says it will full accent – like parmigiano reggiano.

So now they’re my little chefs.  It’s great because I can do the prep, and then they’ll add it to the pan and stir, so I can do several things at once and not worry about burning something.  They’ll put a chair on each side of the stove and stand up there and cook away.  Last week, Leo made pork chops alla pizzaiola and Fischer made a fine sauteed spinach with lemon and garlic.  Tonight is chicken piccata.

The Valentine Aardvark

February 1, 08 //
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Dear Friends and Family, 

As most of you know, my Dad passed away a little more than a year ago. He had great enthusiasm for many things, including family traditions. One tradition my father invented (being that avid Biologist that he was) which our family has been celebrating for more than 30 years is the Valentine Aardvark. 

When I was little, on Valentine’s Eve my brothers and sisters and I would make and decorate Aardvark Pouches and set them out that night. While we were sleeping, the Valentine Aardvark would come in the night and fill our pouches with little treats and presents.  I never understood why my friends at school didn’t get a visit from the Valentine Aardvark.  

My extended family has been busy creating a website to share this tradition and help us remember Dad – consider it our free therapy. It has brought back so many great memories of Dad and I love that I have carried on this tradition with my children. You can visit the site at www.valentineaardvark.com.  I hope that by sharing this with you, you and your family will consider adopting it as a tradition of your own.  Let us know what you think and feel free to spread the word about the Valentine Aardvark.

Happy Valentine’s Day!      

innovated portraits

February 1, 08 //
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I’m not sure why they call it Portrait Innovations.  Sure, the camera is off the tripod and they take quicker and more candid shots, but isn’t that how most of us take pictures?  I guess Portraits Unoriginal doesn’t have the same ring.  Not to mention that every time we go, we wait at least 45 minutes after our scheduled appointment.

But you can’t beat $9.95, so we continue to go.  Here’s the latest:

Also, since we never put up the pictures from the end of 2007 on the old site, you can check out the 3 monkeys, under the tree, and christmas morning.

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