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Mother of 3,
spouse to G,
writer of things,
former batgirl,
sister,
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living in Australia.

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Mama, Ph.D.: Women Write About Motherhood and Academic LifeMountains Beyond Mountains: The Quest of Dr. Paul Farmer, a Man Who Would Cure the WorldThe Sweetness at the Bottom of the PieThe Island: A NovelThe PassageSecret Spaces of Childhood

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Thursday
Dec242009

December glimpse: 3

The anticipation is building...

Chris and Nancy arrive from NYC this evening

The kids get out of school for vacation this afternoon 

Let the holiday begin,

Ready or not.

(I'm a little bit not: we still haven't decorated the tree, just sent out cards yesterday (will post here later) and we've kept everything verrrry simple this year but I'm embracing the hygge and emphasizing the togetherness. Or trying to, anyway.)

May your days be merry and bright!

(I'm off to grocery shop.)

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Reader Comments (6)

Love the peeks at your gorgeous home. Also makes my heart happy to see my little card up there with the rest of them. Happy, happy christmas, friend!!

12.24.2009 | Unregistered CommenterChristie

I'm not a huge dog fan, but Louie makes me want to grab his furry cheeks and rub noses with him.
Merry Christmas!!

12.24.2009 | Unregistered CommenterJenny

I love the Keep Calm and Carry On sign. What a nice reminder. Have a peaceful Christmas!

12.24.2009 | Unregistered Commenterdiane

Merry Christmas Ms Annie! LOVE your card. The pictures are so funny-my kids got a kick out of the mustaches. May your days be hygge and bright!

12.25.2009 | Unregistered CommenterLiz

I'm doing my cards after Christmas...

12.25.2009 | Unregistered CommenterJen

i love your house, your decorating, your style, everything. looks like you had a grand time on christmas! i love your paper crowns (i need to learn to make those and actually do it next year). i love your new website. i also love the coldplay cd you sent. hope you got my card. i just love, love, love it and listen to it all the time! the kids have even started to make requests the minute we get in the car. it's great. you're awesome. :)

12.28.2009 | Unregistered CommenterNells-Bells

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