The (Ri)Charmed Life: brother

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Happy Birthday, Puppy!

September 21st~ Happy birthday, Drago! My little buddy turns 12 approximately today. When I got him I was still finishing school. He was the cutest fluff of a puppy ever. It was love at first sight. He's been my furkid ever since. It hasn't always been smooth sailing; he's had terrible allergies from age 4+. He's been twice attacked by German Shepherds. He's also had some pretty significant eye injuries. He's had to weather a baby, then grabby toddler for a brother. Still, at this very moment, we've got the allergies better controlled, his eyes are healed, and his fur is thicker than it's been in years. Things are going well for the old boy. I remember people saying we'd get rid of him when we had a kid. Boy, were they wrong!

Drago enjoying a birthday treat

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Thursday, July 12th~

Julian enjoying a nice jog up one of grandpa's runways

It's a sad occasion, but it's still good to be with family. My Aunt Patricia arrived this morning followed by my brother and his girlfriend, Lori. My sister and niece and nephew have been here since Monday. There's lots to do before the funeral tomorrow. Everyone is just so tired. Well, everyone but the kiddos... =p

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Heritage

Monday, June 18th~

We went through so many pictures today! We were thrilled to find photos and links to our Scottish heritage. I never knew much about my great, great grandmother, but in so many photos, she's doing silly things and always smiling. I don't think she cared much about being age appropriate! You can tell she had a huge personality and loved life. I feel pleased to have her as an ancestor. Our family has very few truly serious photos- some are downright hilarious. I like that heritage of fun and playfulness! To add to the family happiness of the day, my parents have decided to give me the ring my grandmother left me. I didn't think I was going to get it any time soon, so I am thrilled! It's a nice ring, but even more important is that my grandmother wore it all the time so it's a meaningful tie to her.

Jonathan came over today too. He brought Blueberry with him, which was an unexpected treat. She's a great dog!

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Pool Party

from Friday, June 15th~

We accepted a last minute invitation for Julian to go swimming with his cousins Sophia and Roman. They had a great time in and out of the pool! They really could not have played nicer. They all played in the sandbox for a long time and never needed any adult intervention.

Kate made a nice lunch for us all. (She is such a great mom. I really wish we lived closer. I know we'd be great friends!) Julian got a bit of sun and some new freckles. Kate gave the kids goody bags and that kept Julian happy on the ride home.

Tonight we went to the Stockton Marina to eat at Jonathan's restaurant. As always, the food was terrific. My little brother can cook! He made the most amazing pizza our first night in Taneyville. After dinner, we wandered around the marina a bit and then called it a night.

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Breakfast Bunch

Tuesday, June 12, 2012~

Had breakfast with a bunch of Julian's cousins. Loved it! (I hope someone took pictures because I totally forgot to.) I think in another year, they'll all be fast friends. As it is now, some little squabbles break out (if you take something out of Julian's hands, you are going to get smacked! I don't want him hitting, but I also don't want him to allow himself to be a victim. He knows not to hit little kids, but if it's a kid his age, he is not afraid to engage. Figuring out how to find the balance...) and most of them are still pretty independent players. I was just pleased to see my cousins, aunts, uncle and brother.

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