Where Sokolovics (arrived 2004 CE) co-exist peacefully with stromatolite fossils (deposited ~400e6 BCE)
I don’t know about you, but I’m all set for 2009, aka the BEST YEAR EVER. But first, here’s a look[1] at how we wrapped up 2008:
After opening our presents on Christmas morning…
… we set off on “Holiday Grand Tour 2008.”
I have fewer photos than I’d like because we spent so much time enjoying [...]
Well, it’s almost 10pm. It was a fun and exhausting (in a good way) day. Most of it was spent baking cookies and listening to Christmas music. We also got in some prime sledding time until it got too warm (yes, too warm).
The kids have been put to bed,[1] Santa has carefully (and quietly) placed [...]
The boys and I engaged in our annual gingerbread house construction today. I continue to marvel at the different ways their brains work.
Daniel’s side of the roof was a study in order – the colors, the placement, the types of candy – all arranged in a discernable and regular pattern.
Thomas’ side of the roof [...]
… to bring to an end the life of an innocent tree.
As we do every year, we loaded the family in the minivan last weekend and headed over to Critz Farms in Cazenovia to cut down our tree. The provision of a sharp saw and a round-trip tractor ride makes it feel a little [...]
We had the gang in town this Thanksgiving, and a great time was had by all. We deep-fried the turkey again, which I highly recommend.
To keep ourselves occupied we timed how long it took the oil to reach cooking temperature – 350 degrees F (about 45 minutes in case you’re curious).
Because I’m a geek, [...]
