for Wednesday February 29th,,,,.....,Leap Year

Emma wining a running trophy.

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Emma going home in style with her mom and friend. Looks like everybody won.

for Monday February 28th

More on Emma climbing, She looks like a real pro ready to go.

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Whoa! She is a real pro. Wow.

for Monday February 27th

Sent outside to clean the snow from the car. Taylor and Joe.

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More snow pixs from Roanoke. Frank, Joe, Paddy, Kelsey or Taylor.

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Finishing cleaning the snow from the car.

for Sunday February 26

2012. Feb. Taylor and one of his copters. I wonder if they take the mechanics up for a ride to ensure a well done repair. Thanks Steve for the picture.

for Saturday February 25th

Beautiful family.

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Hedge actively learning the piano.

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Emma learning to climb a wall. What colorful holds on the wall and so many.

for Friday February 24th

1975. I believe this is the time I took the kids to Yosemite. Joe took advanced rock climbing lessons. Steve and I took lessons on puppy dome- a climbing rock just for beginners. Mike watched.

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It has been snowing in Roanoke. Joe, Paddy, and Frank.

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Looks like Paddy is catching snowflakes on his tongue.

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Frank and Joe on a glowing night in the snow.

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for Thursday February 23rd

Happy Birthday Payton. She is 10 years old today and full of fun everyday.

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Taylor is on leave visiting his cousins in Virginia. Above is Paddy.

Looks like Joe will be taller than Taylor.

Kelsey is added to the group,

On a sled? Maybe Paddy, Frank?, and mystery person.

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On this date in history. First mass inoculation of children against polio with Salk vaccine. I remember this. There were drive-by places to get a shot. Lines at grocery stores, etc.

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for Wednesday February 22th......Ash Wednesday

More from Amber & Mike family.

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Today in history Nixon arrives in China for talks. 1972. And Macolm X assissanted 1965.

for Tuesday February 21st

Mimi spent President's Day in her garden with two friends. One is sweet, one is not. I always forget which is which.

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for Monday February 20th..........President's day

286 is Emma and her track star friends.

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I guess got tired of running and took a cab home. Woman in red shirt is unknown to me.

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Taylor is in Roanoke right now visiting Jeanni & Family.

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Hi Dad
Taylor is trying to catch up on some sleep. Paddy has been asking Taylor lots of questions and is very impressed his cousin is in the army. Joe ran a 10 mile race yesterday and Taylor went to cheer him on. He was more than ready to play x box with Taylor and Paddy in the evening. Kelsey came home for the weekend to see Taylor. She took him to a friends lacrosse game.

for Sunday February 19th

More from Mike and Amber, and Emma and Hedge,

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I wonder if Mike enjoys all these social events. Everyone else is smiling.

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"The batteries were given out ............free of charge."

for Saturday February 18th

Our happy family. (With the rare meltdown). Emma, Mike holding Hedge, and Amber.

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Mike doing his Yoga.

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Wow, I never knew he was so good.

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Today in history the Donner Party was rescued.

for Friday February 17th

There is a trouble maker in every family.

2009 Xmas cruise.

Trouble maker gets some of his own back

To kids out on the sea, put them in bath tub with a TV.

for Thursday February 16th

Why are these shoes outside the door? Answer below.

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Hiking guides take Emma and Hedge on a camping trip.

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 Our crew is on the trail.

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Answer to question.

Family of champions. They ran in a 9.5 K and won metals. I don't see Mike's but I am sure he won one.

Looks like Emma is a double winner. Maybe she will share one with her dad.

for Tuesday February 14th...Valentine's Day

On a cruise Joe made a good friend. 2009.

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Joe's "friend" does some hair pulling.

for Monday February 13th..........One day to Valentine's Day

My first valentine's Day card. From Julia, Payton, and Mr Dorcy. It is snowing there.

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This is Amber's horse, Magic. The horse has been sold..

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for Sunday February 12th

Amber and Mike enjoy some social life.

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woof stock.