Category Archives: Family

Remembrance Day

Posted on November 11, 2011 by amanda

I have always observed Remembrance Day, in one way or another. In Sunday school, we would go to the cenotaph on the Sunday closest to November 11th. In Quebec, November 11th is not a holiday except for banks. It’s something … Continue reading →

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An Angel in Devil’s Clothing?

Posted on November 2, 2011 by amanda

I don’t think there are too many people who could argue that the holidays are anything but fun, and this becomes especially true when you have a child. Halloween is no different. We didn’t take Claire out trick-or-treating this year. … Continue reading →

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Our Lost Heritage?

Posted on October 26, 2011 by amanda

A conversation with my husband last night: Neal, looking at Claire: Do you think she looks Asian? Me: Um. With her red hair and blue eyes? Absolutely! ~Snicker~ Neal: No, no. Just the same way that some people think I’m … Continue reading →

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Much To Be Thankful For

Posted on October 11, 2011 by amanda

This past weekend held some double-goodness. For one, it was Thanksgiving and Neal’s parents were coming down for the weekend. For another, Claire celebrated her half-birthday! The weather was absolutely gorgeous and felt more like summer than autumn, but we … Continue reading →

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Family

Posted on September 1, 2011 by amanda

It’s hard to believe my parents have already been here and gone and are now back home. It was really so nice to see them, and to introduce them to Claire. They wanted to come down earlier, but for private … Continue reading →

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