http://04.emilieonline.com Chronicles of our family / Chroniques de notre famille Tue, 02 Mar 2010 01:41:58 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en I'm brewing thoughts on a couple of things that are different and blending together at the same time, and I'm soliciting opinions. A couple of catalysts: - I'm turning 30 this year (in about two weeks, in fact). - I want to start supporting something. A charity, an organization, a cause... I want ... http://04.emilieonline.com/rants-reflexions/reflexions/opinions-on-charities These pics just transferred into the computer: Xavier started skating, last week. Here he is on the ice: And with his best buddy: That's it! Have a great week, everyone! http://04.emilieonline.com/family/xavier/xavier-on-ice This is it: Orly has now completed two whole years of life! Today was the birthday party; we combined a few classics -- balloons, games, cake -- with a few new experiences. First, some friends: Then a game of television inspiration: DORA (yes, Dora!) called us to warn that Swipper the Fox ... http://04.emilieonline.com/family/orleane/orly2ans Just kidding! I don't know anything about murals and painting. I just went and did one anyway. *shrug* I figured, since it's a little girl's room, that the kids would completely overlook the detailing, as long as trees looked like trees. So here is how I went about it, if ... http://04.emilieonline.com/home-decor/mural Xavier, before this morning: Xavier, after meeting the clipper: I know!! It's real short. But oh well, we have to experiment. I like, however, how much it brings out his eyes: It's even more overwhelming in person. What's more, well, it'll buy him a break from all the haircutting he hates. As for Orly, ... http://04.emilieonline.com/general/cheveux-hair