From the category archives:
Some quick takes from the First Night Austin activities, which Stella, Amani, and I ventured into town for on New Year’s Eve:
* We were chilly! Temps were in low 60s when we arrived and low 50s by the time we left a couple of hours later, but the high winds made it feel much cooler. [...]
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For the second straight year, we took in a lovely Christmas Eve service at our church, Hill Country Bible Church Northwest.
There’s no childcare provided on Christmas Eve, so we were treated with Amani’s presence, too! The snow at the end of the service brought a big smile to his face.
Christmas Eve 2009 at HCBC NW [...]
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Our first Fourth of July in Austin went just about according to plan. Of note to us: It was also the first Fourth since 2004 where we all more or less stayed home (though Stella worked the evening shift).
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On July 4, 2005, Viola departed Boston for her air trip to Nairboi (she went as an [...]
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Stella and I both have today off, and we were determined not to get stuck in the house all day!
Temperatures are headed for 100-plus degrees yet again (it’s been a similar story since early June), but we managed to get a swim in mid-morning.
Amani likes the pool and water, generally, but he’s still a [...]
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I was away from home for most of Father’s Day (Sunday, June 21), wrapping up the Podcasters Across Borders conference in Kingston, Canada and then traveling back to Austin (a two-hour-plus drive to Syracuse and then two flights) throughout the afternoon and evening. Didn’t get in the door until 11:30pm.
Stella had promised me that [...]
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Viola takes Amani for spin on his new bike, just in front of our house.
Recorded on Sunday, January 18, 2009.
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We had a memorable first holiday season here in Austin. A few highlights.
Christmas Eve
We attended a lovely “Christmas and carols” service at the Hill Country Bible Church, where we’ve become regular church goers over the past few months.
The 40-minute service included plenty of holiday music and a good message from the senior pastor, [...]
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It’s “Happy New Year 2007″ time, and in the video below, you’ll see that Amani can’t contain his excitement. Just click on the video to play it!
Faith, Monch, Stella, and (mostly) Viola provide the sound effects in the background!
Technorati Tags: 2007, Amani, New Year’s
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Inexcusably, I haven’t blogged here for ages. Time to try and start making up for that.
Here is a video I made for Dad for Christmas (got it done on Boxing Day). It’s my first time using iMovie.
We’re proud of you, Dad! Merry Christmas.
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