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Closing Thoughts

The top 10 things I miss about Washington, D.C.

I’m thankful for the opportunity we’ve had to move to New York, but that doesn’t mean I don’t miss Washington, D.C. Here are the things I miss most about our former home. Continue reading The top 10 things I miss about Washington, D.C.

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Focus on Fiona

Going round, getting merry

With all the carousels in this town, it’s obvious New Yorkers like going around in circles. Fortunately, I do, too. Continue reading Going round, getting merry

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Opening Thoughts

Greetings from New York

The big news: we moved to New York City. Continue reading Greetings from New York

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Closing Thoughts

Farewell, Katie Dawn Joyce

Dustin’s beloved dog, Katie, passed away 22 April 2011, the 15th anniversary of the passing of Dustin’s grandmother. Continue reading Farewell, Katie Dawn Joyce

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Focus on Fiona

Splish, splash, I love takin’ a bath

And it’s not just baths Fiona loves. Fountains, fire hydrants, broken water mains—you name it, if it has water, Fiona wants to get in it. Continue reading Splish, splash, I love takin’ a bath

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Opening Thoughts

The roller coaster of life

Life over the past three months has been full of ups and downs. Continue reading The roller coaster of life

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Fiona update

Fiona discovers her love for water

Fiona picks blueberries, eats dirt, learns to share, and discovers she loves water. And our family launches a YouTube channel. Continue reading Fiona discovers her love for water

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Fiona update

And there are teeth!

Susan finds not just one but two teeth in Fiona’s mouth. In other news, Fiona learns how to climb stairs, clean up after herself, and find essential items in the dark. Continue reading And there are teeth!

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Fiona update

Fiona continues to be amazing

Fiona gets banished from the bathroom, learns to “cruise,” rides in a car for the first time—and, to our relief, decides she likes the bus and subway more. Continue reading Fiona continues to be amazing

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Our Times

United States kills Osama bin Laden

A transcript of President Barack Obama’s announcement that military special forces had killed the world’s most-wanted man. Continue reading United States kills Osama bin Laden

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Here & There

October 2010–March 2011

Tidbits from around the world over the past six months. Continue reading October 2010–March 2011

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Closing Thoughts

On the joy of staying home with Fiona

The opportunity I have right now to stay home with Fiona every day is one of the greatest blessings I’ve ever received. Continue reading On the joy of staying home with Fiona

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Focus on Fiona

Three cheers for Sesame Street

By nine months, Fiona had discovered the joys of watching Sesame Street on YouTube. Here she reviews three of her favorite Sesame Street sketches. Continue reading Three cheers for Sesame Street

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Opening Thoughts

Three years of marriage, a baby, and some chocolate

On 22 February 2011, we celebrated our third anniversary with a chocolate-making class. Continue reading Three years of marriage, a baby, and some chocolate

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Closing Thoughts

The new lives it feels we’ve always had

Fiona’s arrival has changed everything. Except, we can’t quite remember what life was like without her. Continue reading The new lives it feels we’ve always had

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