One thing I love about having a lot of siblings is that it yields a lot of nieces and nephews.
And together we all get to do really fun things.
Four years ago, in 2004, my parents decided to get tickets for all of us - all 15 of us, at that time - to see the [...]
Big family, fun family traditions
November 10th, 2008 · 5 Comments · celebrations, memories
Tags: celebrations·memories
On my birthday…
November 4th, 2008 · 10 Comments · celebrations
No matter who wins, I think it’s pretty cool to share my 28th birthday with an election so historic, one that has impassioned the masses.
My second most important vote today? A vote for ice cream cake!
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Turning 28, still childless by choice
November 3rd, 2008 · 32 Comments · Being an Auntie, celebrations, dogs, love
Tomorrow I will be 28 years old.
To some, that is young. To others, it is old (I know it was to me 10 years ago).
I’ve always tended to look at my age in comparison to others in my family. Not as a good or bad comparison, per se… just as kind of an interesting, anthropological [...]
Tags: Being an Auntie·celebrations·dogs·love
On friendships and memories
September 30th, 2008 · 9 Comments · celebrations, friendship, memories
Nine years ago, in 1999, Audrey and I headed to New York City for the summer. I had just finished my freshman year of college and was taking a course at NYU. Audrey was going into her senior year of college and interning for The View.
We lived in an NYU dorm, in a suite with [...]
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Happy 3rd Birthday, Alexander!
September 28th, 2008 · 2 Comments · celebrations, love, nieces/nephews
Dear Alexander,
Three years ago today you came into this world on a gorgeous early Fall day in New York City. From the first moment I held you in my arms, I have adored and loved you as this little bundle of energy and joy. You always have a big smile on your face… and you [...]
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William’s birthday, 2 anniversaries
September 25th, 2008 · 16 Comments · celebrations, love, nieces/nephews, sisters
Audrey’s oldest son William turns 4 today.
I cannot wrap my mind around the fact that the little guy I touched in Audrey’s belly here:
… and whom I held for the first time here:
… is now a smart, witty, happy, funny, big 4-year-old kid:
Time has a way of flying by, doesn’t it?
I am so proud of [...]








