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NOVEMBER 16, 2008
Sunlight and Redwoods on a Mid-November Hike
A regular weekend at home this past mid-November. We decided to get out for a walk in one of the nearby redwood groves. The air was cool, but the sun was out,…
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OCTOBER 31, 2008
A Bay Area Halloween Party in 2008
October 31st, 2008. We went to a Halloween party with a big group of kids and their parents. It was a classic scene, with everyone gathered outdoors in…
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OCTOBER 28, 2008
A Zoo Day with Giraffes and a Carousel Ride
A local day out in the Bay Area back in late October 2008. The weather was beautiful and clear, perfect for a trip to the zoo. We spent a good amount of time…
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OCTOBER 20, 2008
A Pink Tutu for an October Afternoon
October 2008, and time for some early Halloween festivities. The costume this year was a pink ballet outfit, complete with a fluffy tutu, flower headband, and…
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OCTOBER 18, 2008
Celebrating Claire's Second Birthday at Home
A weekend in mid-October, back in 2008. We were home for Claire’s second birthday. The photos from that day feel so immediate. Here she is, sitting on the…
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OCTOBER 12, 2008
Watching the Fleet Week Air Show in San Francisco
Back in October of 2008, I went out to watch the Fleet Week air show. It was a perfect day for it—completely clear blue skies over San Francisco. A huge crowd…
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OCTOBER 10, 2008
A Foggy Autumn Morning on the Lake
This was October 10, 2008. I woke up to a heavy fog that had settled over the lake, muting all sound and color. The air was completely still and damp. An…
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SEPTEMBER 26, 2008
Monarchs in the Late September Garden
Just a few quiet days at home in late September 2008. The weather was mild and pleasant, and the monarch butterflies were out in full force, taking an interest…
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SEPTEMBER 19, 2008
A Saturday of Miniature Trains and Kites
A Saturday in late September 2008, and we managed to fit in two classic kid-friendly outings. We started the day with a ride on a miniature train somewhere in…
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SEPTEMBER 1, 2008
A Labor Day Family Get-Together and a Day Sailing
This was Labor Day, September 2008. We had a big family gathering, with what felt like a whole new generation of cousins, babies, and toddlers all running…
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