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Detroit Airport
December 18, 2006 || We arrived at the airport earlier than the workers! |
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A little reading material to tide us over until we board. |
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Good Morning Sunshine
I was quite cheerful, considering it was 4 a.m.! |
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The tram-that was a fun ride! |
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Forget MySpace mirror pics-elevator pics are the new trend. |
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Gummy Glasses
lol, my Grandma is awesome |
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A beautiful sight below as our plane arrives in Boise |
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Meow!
Mittens & Ike taking a catnap |
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Woof!
Fritz! How I've missed him! |
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Here Kitty Kitty!
Lucas comes out to say hello |
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Dog Day Afternoon
December 19, 2006 || Fritz relaxes after our long walk |
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Mittens rests on Claire's bed, worn out from whatever felines do during the night. |
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She's Sexy!
Emily braided my hair-it looks great, of course. |
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:-) |
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Don't let the pigtails fool you-I will kick your ass! |
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Pretty Emmy
I frickin' love you! |
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Boise west side represent, yo! |
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So Yesterday
Claire is truly Hilary Duff's #1 fan! |
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An early gift from Santa? No, that's just Lucas-he found a new favorite spot to sleep |
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Wait, shouldn't that read potatos? |
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Shake Your Money Maker
Emily shows Grandma Pat today's dance moves |
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December 20, 2006 || I swear, those cats love the Christmas tree |
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This home was featured on the Boise Holiday Tour of Lights |
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I'm glad I don't have to pay that electric bill! |
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December 21, 2006 || I <3 you! |
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Leaving my mark wherever I go |
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Ice Ice Baby
The fountain in front of the office at River Pointe completely froze over! |
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The Greenbelt |
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The Greenbelt is quite spectacular in the winter |
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Just some scenery I passed by on my walk |
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Baby It's Cold Outside! |
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A comerative rock, covered in snow |
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A group of ducks across the river |
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Snow-covered trees along the riverbend |
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Up close view of trees |
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The River Pointe Park sign dusted with snow |
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*Quack Quack*
Poor little guy must be freezing! |
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Ducks swim up and down the pond searching for food |
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This little guy decides to sit & wait on the banks |
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Adorable! |
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ooo-you touch my tralala.
Emily workin' it on the way to the exercise room |
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Work it, Emily! |
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Emily leaves her mark wherever she goes |
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Well it's true. |
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My new cellphone takes some pretty nice pics |
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Movie night! |
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A movie night party isn't complete without Rockstar & popcorn! |
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omg, what a fatass! =) |
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mmm sexy. |
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mmm sexier. |
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December 23, 2006 || A beautiful Christmas tree in the BoDo district (Boise Downtown) |
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When the Lights Go Down in the City
Boise is the most beautiful city in the country. No ifs, ands, or buts about it. |
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Stunning. |
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Simply amazing. |
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I've Lovin' It
Claire passes time in McDonald's while our food arrives |
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Nick is kicking Super Mario ass! |
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Emily takes a turn at the video game console |
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Emily & I dueling it out at air hockey |
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Bust a move, I ain't scurred uh' you!
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Claire & Nick |
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We frickin' tied! I call a rematch! |
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lol, I have no idea what she is doing |
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Nick still going strong |
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Claire tries the game again |
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O Christmas Tree
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O Christmas Tree
Another view |
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December 25, 2006 || Merry Christmas Emily! |
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Merry Christmas, Nick! |
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Ike digs into the video game bag |
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haha so cute |
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Gifts Galore
All of the presents sit under the tree, waiting to be unwrapped |
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Merry Christmas, Gordon! |
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We wish you a Merry Christmas! |
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& a Happy New Year! |
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We weren't quite ready for this one |
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I was the only one ready for this picture |
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Nick opens his gifts |
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Claire opens her gifts |
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Gordon opens his gifts |
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Gordon & Claire open their presents |
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Mom opens her gifts |
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Merry Christmas Dale! |
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Nick shows off the awesome jacket I got him |
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Claire shows off the cute jacket I got her |
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Merry Christmas Fritzie! |
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Emily & I opening gifts |
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Emily catches up on the latest celebrity gossip while dinner is prepared |
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Aww! =) |
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My presents! Thank you everyone! |
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Ike resting on (where else) my present pile! |
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Claire proudly shows off her Hilary Duff perfume, With Love |
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Hey Ike-thanks for the cat hair that was left on my NEW clothes. Not! |
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Go Bucks!
Nick proudly shows off his OSU Buckeye apparel |
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Nick with his new coat & jeans |
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Merry Christmas Emily & Mom! |
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Everyone is eagerly awaiting Christmas dinner |
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Friggin' Idiot, Gosh!
Nick watches as I unwrap the kids' Napoleon Dynamite DVD case |
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This is What Dreams Are Made Of
December 27, 2006 || Emily keeps a sick me company as we watch "The Lizzie McGuire Movie" on the Disney Channel |
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December 28, 2006 || Mini bottles of spakling cider-how cute! |
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I love you! |
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I love you more! |
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Peach schnapps are the shiiiiit |
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I don't even wait until I'm out of the store to start drinking my beer. :-p |
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December 29, 2006 || Emily in Buckle modeling the awesome shirt I got her for Christmas! |
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Cosmic Bowling
And so begins our Family Fun Night at Emerald Lanes! |
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Emerald Lanes is Boise's #1 bowling alley |
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I seriously want to steal that palm tree home with me. |
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Go Nicky! |
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Emily & Claire aim for a strike |
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Nick waits for his next turn |
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Go Gordon! |
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Boo it came out blurry |
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Go Grandma! |
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Emily, I can't believe you're kicking my butt! |
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I was doing so well the first game! |
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Attempting to beat Emily's winning streak |
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What's with the blurry scoreboards? |
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Go Mom! |
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Emily & Nick are enjoying their night here! |
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Gordon & Nick wait for their turn |
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Sisterly love! <3 |
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Go Grandma! |
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We've had the best night! |
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You Looked Better on MySpace
December 30, 2006 || Well it's true. |
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An Evening With Omar
Grandma Pat talks with Omar the parrot |
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Omar hops over to say hello to Claire |
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
December 31, 2006 || Me, Claire, and Grandma Pat at the best ice cream parlour in Boise-Maggie Moo's! |
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
Me, Claire, and Mom |
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I Scream, You Scream, We All Scream for Ice Cream!
All of us |
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She's Bringing Sexy Back
I think Emily has a shot at being a future Victoria's Secret model |
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so effing gorgeous! |
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Dear Santa: I've Been Naughty this Year
I almost walked to the gas station like this...almost. |
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Emshem on "the strip" |
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I <3<3<3 Rockstar! |
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haha Nick tried to run away before I could get a picture of him...but it didn't work! |
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emo picture? |
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any last words? |
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You're under arrest! |
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No, you're under arrest! |
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dirrrrrty girls |
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Emily & Mittens |
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I pick yours, you pick mine |
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peace, dawg. |
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I love her so much! |
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Grandma Pat sleeping in preparation for our early morning flight the next day. |
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January 2, 2006 || Emily loves to make funny faces |
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CHEESE! |
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At the airport-I don't want to go! =( |
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Mom can't resist laughing at Emily's antics |
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Fishface! |
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Emily, Grandma Pat, and I goofing off while waiting for our plane to board |
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Mother & Daughter |
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I'm Leaving on a Jetplane
Grandma Pat & I making our departure =( |
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