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The Monterey Volkmann Project: Mother's Day 2012
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The Monterey Volkmann Project. Monday, May 21, 2012. My request for Mother's Day was simple. I wanted a photo of myself and my daughters. Smiling. With our eyes open. Looking at the camera. All three of us at the same time. Is that too much to ask? I keep smiling, waiting for O and A to look at the camera. We have one child looking at the camera. Toe lint removal is Little O's newest obsession. Stop for a kiss of encouragement. Twenty five photos later, we got it. All it took was a bit of patience.
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The Monterey Volkmann Project: May 2012
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The Monterey Volkmann Project. Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Every once in a while Olivia says something so sweet, so darling, that I try to hold onto that comment for as long as possible. Like when she says, "Hearts are for Valentine's Day. The day when you love everyone.". When Anya and I grow up, we be best friends, OK? Momma we get cozy in my bed and read books.". Momma, I love you sometimes.". I miss my grandma." (Anytime I tell her no.). Kids really do say the darnest things, don't they? Links to this post.
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The Monterey Volkmann Project: V-Team Picks Anya in First Round of 2012 Draft
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The Monterey Volkmann Project. Monday, February 13, 2012. V-Team Picks Anya in First Round of 2012 Draft. This just in from the Boro: After much anticipation and excitement, the V-Team has selected Anya Marie with its first round draft pick of 2012. After some final visits to the sledding hill and playgroups, the V-Team focused its efforts on signing Anya at 5am. On Februrary 13. Anya agreed to not only share a bedroom with Olivia, but also a birthday with her Great-Grandpa Donald. Anya has an uncanny ab...
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The Monterey Volkmann Project: July 2011
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The Monterey Volkmann Project. Friday, July 15, 2011. FFA floats, fire trucks and funnel cakes. Those three things can only mean one thing: it's time for a parade and a carnival. I've been to parades for St. Patrick's Day, Fourth of July, Iowa State's VEISHA celebrations, and football homecomings. But I've never been to a parade for a carnival, until last night. A few weeks ago, I read in the local newspaper that June 1 was the kick-off date to the summer carnival season. Summer carnival season? After th...
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The Monterey Volkmann Project: Sweet Talker
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The Monterey Volkmann Project. Tuesday, May 22, 2012. Every once in a while Olivia says something so sweet, so darling, that I try to hold onto that comment for as long as possible. Like when she says, "Hearts are for Valentine's Day. The day when you love everyone.". When Anya and I grow up, we be best friends, OK? Momma we get cozy in my bed and read books.". Momma, I love you sometimes.". I miss my grandma." (Anytime I tell her no.). Kids really do say the darnest things, don't they? It's all about Ty.
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The Monterey Volkmann Project: November 2011
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The Monterey Volkmann Project. Thursday, November 24, 2011. Links to this post. Wednesday, November 23, 2011. Twisted Turkey Trail Tussle. Stop running," is a phrase that frequently comes off my lips. Olivia runs in the library. She runs in the mall. She runs in the house. She runs in the grocery store. She runs in our neighbor's house. She runs at the park. She loves to run. I was confident that she would be able to complete the race without any problems. I was wrong. After one hour with an unhappy todd...
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The Monterey Volkmann Project: Big X, little X, what begins with X?
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The Monterey Volkmann Project. Wednesday, May 9, 2012. Big X, little X, what begins with X? Little O recently had her first (and hopefully last) X-ray. The injury was a bruised big toe, due to a Leapfrog laptop dropped squarely on the nail. At first, I thought it was no big deal and would be healed in a few days. But my drama queen preschooler hobbled around the house and complained loudly until she wore me down, I called the doctor's office. May 9, 2012 at 3:13 PM. May 30, 2012 at 6:23 PM. What is a Gau...
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The Monterey Volkmann Project: August 2011
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The Monterey Volkmann Project. Sunday, August 28, 2011. For the love of chapstick. We had two pairs of visitors this summer. First my parents came from Iowa to see our new home in Maryland and check out the highlights of Washington, D.C. Our daylong trip on the hottest day of the week (nearly 100 degrees combined with unbearable humidity) began with a tour of the U.S. Capitol. We also discovered on this day that Olivia. Here is Olivia and her chapstick, she calls "lips" during our day in Gettysburg.
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The Monterey Volkmann Project: Meet Anya
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The Monterey Volkmann Project. Tuesday, February 14, 2012. First hug from Dad. Anya loves to suck her thumb. The morning after the first sleepless night. Getting dressed to go home. Anya gives a thumbs up. She is ready to leave the hospital. She is so stinkin cute! February 20, 2012 at 7:24 AM. Cant wait to meet her! Good work, Team! February 20, 2012 at 3:07 PM. Subscribe to: Post Comments (Atom). V-Team Picks Anya in First Round of 2012 Draft. V-Team Fan Club Members:. It's all about Ty.
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The Monterey Volkmann Project: December 2011
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The Monterey Volkmann Project. Monday, December 19, 2011. No Sheep, No Starfish of Bethlehem. A few weeks ago, I was pleased to find out that Olivia had a part in the children's Christmas pageant at our church. Olivia, along with the rest of the preschoolers, was chosen to be an angel. No speaking parts to memorize or recite. No cues. No exits or entrances. Just sit on the stage and be cute. Surely, my two-year-old could handle this role. She refused to wear the costume, despite coaxing from Benny and I ...
