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Posted on December 20, 2011 by spanishinterpreter

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The Greasy Gears

Posted on August 11, 2010 by spanishinterpreter

What I've been up to this spring and summer? Spending time with these fabulous ladies, the Greasy Gears, Madison's first bicycle dance troupe.

Being Alone

Posted on August 11, 2010 by spanishinterpreter

Homemade cosmetics

Posted on August 11, 2010 by spanishinterpreter

Someday, when I experiment with making homemade cosmetics, I'm going to try these recipes:

Mountain Rose Herbs Cosmetic Recipes

Harry Potter Birthday Party

Posted on June 10, 2010 by spanishinterpreter

I can't even describe how much effort went into this party–luckily for me about 99% of the effort was on the part of my mom and Samantha. But we all pitched in, in one way or another.

King's Cross Station, made possible by Carlos' painting talents.

Robes sewn by Samantha and my mom. In this photo, you can't see all of Diagon Alley, where students stopped to purchase robes, quills, potion books, and other school supplies, all hand crafted.

The Sorting Ceremony

The beginning of term banquet

Potions Class with no liquid ingredients, just candy and cake toppings posing as magical ingredients. We also had Divination Class, during which the photographers were busy cleaning up the banquet and potions.

Honors for the the Head Girl

Family Trading Cards

Posted on May 12, 2010 by spanishinterpreter

Our friends are going through the process to adopt a baby, and wanted us to be a part of the portfolio that will be shared with mothers giving up a child for adoption. They decided to use trading cards, which I think is wonderful and cool. So here's a snapshot in time of the our little family.