Mon, Dec 27, 2010

Our 2010 Mad Lib and photo highlights

Posted in Babies at 9:32 pm by Jon

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Once again this year, we sent out a blank Mad Lib for the mischievous among you to create your own version of our holiday letter. But if you’d like the official version, here you go — with a bonus slideshow of favorite moments from the year. more »

Wed, Dec 22, 2010

Double dark-chocolate shortbread

Posted in Recipes at 11:37 am by Ann

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I believe this is the first cookie recipe I’ve ever invented myself — and it’s not half bad, if I do say so. more »

Mon, Dec 20, 2010

Stumbling over Santa

Posted in Babies at 7:55 pm by Ann

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We’ve been trying to figure out what to do about Santa for several years now, and our expanding social circle isn’t making it any easier. more »

Sun, Dec 12, 2010

“Great News Cookies”

Posted in Recipes at 10:04 pm by Ann

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Let me introduce you to my favorite cookie from my favorite cookbook, and the special nickname Lucy has given them. more »

Tue, Dec 7, 2010

How to get ready for bed

Posted in Babies at 9:09 pm by Ann

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Once or twice a year, I blink — and I notice that the girls’ bedtime routines have evolved into something new. So I thought I’d take a moment to record these sweet moments so I remember them when we’re all a few years older. more »

Sun, Dec 5, 2010

Glassie, the overnight eyeglass guardian

Posted in Babies at 9:03 am by Ann

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Lucy has a new friend to take care of her eyeglasses every night. She is very proud of him. more »

Fri, Dec 3, 2010

Our latest trick at the library (plus Brown Rabbit in the City)

Posted in Reviews at 2:00 pm by Ann

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Rosie and I have a new trick for finding interesting children’s books, and it is helping us discover some real gems. more »