Dec 07
11
The Warriors v. Marion
Last week we had the great fortune of getting fourth row tickets to the Warrior game. We were surprised by a number of things (1) the court looks smaller in real life (2) the players look larger in real life and (3) Marion loves watching basketball in real life. We had a late night at the game and Marion didn't want to miss a minute of it. (We think that she gets that from her Grandma Hagen.)
Dec 07
11
Enough Beads for everyone!
For Jackie's big 31st birthday we threw a Mardi Gras party in December. Babies and moms had no problems collecting their beads. But we all enjoyed the jambalaya, gumbo, grilled meat and veggies! Too bad we didn't pull the camera out until the end of the party – but you get the idea! Happy Birthday Momma “D”!
Dec 07
11
Rub-A-Dub Dub Mari-lou in the Tub
Here are some cute pics of Marion taking her first solo bath! Nothing like a little privacy…. or not!
Dec 07
3
Me and Grandma Hagen
Thanks to Auntie Teresa we got a few shots of Big M with Grandma Hagen! Marion finally saw where her beautiful cheeks and little mouth came from.
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This past week was Marion's first major holiday. And for this Thanksgiving we had a lot to be thankful for – but what we weren't thankful for was the awful cold that Marion and I caught from our cross country flight. With four pounds of potatoes in our kitchen ready to be made into potatoes au gratin – we had to cancel our plans and spend the festive day home eating food out of our freezer. Luckily we have family near by! Our very own Aunt Mary and Uncle Jean Jacques made the journey out to our “little hill” and brought us a wonderful Thanksgiving dinner after all of their house guests left. As you can see from the pictures and this story – this little family has a lot to be thankful for this year. – Happy Turkey Day Everyone!
Nov 07
15
Marion sports her new Moogy's Tee
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Nov 07
10
Marion Talks!
Marion sends a cross-country greeting to her grandparents, and then she shows off her aerobics routine!
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Nov 07
8
Third Month Music Video
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Oct 07
28
Special World Series Edition
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So Good, So Good, So Good!
I noticed that they awarded the MVP to Mike Lowell. I guess he did his part too, but we know what it really takes to win a World Series Championship. John Henry could have at least said a quick “Thank You” to Marion and me for doing our part. It’s gonna be a real bitch trying to squeeze her into that same onesie next year. I can’t make any promises. I just hope for her sake we don’t have to wait another three long years before the next one.
Updated Sunday, Oct. 28, 2007
I have heard a lot of talk about the Red Sox lately. But it is far from the usual refrain. Instead of people talking about Bucky “F*@?!#g” Dent, Bill Buckner, or Aaron Boone, I hear talk about indefatigable spirit, incredible comebacks, and (dare I say?) dynasty. Of course, with success comes the haters. The new refrain usually involves either being called the “new Yankees” or bemoaning their mass appeal as due to bandwagon fans. Personally I find either better to the alternative of being cursed lovable losers. Although I cannot claim to have been a Sox fan my whole life, Red Sox Nation’s newest member, Marion can.  Now for anyone in New England, you will know that the Red Sox success hinges on every single member of Red Sox Nation adhering strictly to whatever regimen you have developed over the course of the latest winning streak. Well, I am proud to announce that the Sox can chock their latest round of luck up to Marion’s blue Red Sox onesie (pictured above). |
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| Marion actually has two Red Sox outfits (both courtesy of Jackie’s good friend Anik). The other is a pink and grey T-shit and shorts set, like this one. My original strategy was to have her wear the pink outfit for home games and the blue one for away games. The video to the right shows me trying to make both Marion and the TV cooperate during game 1 of the ALCS. As you can see, she’s wearing the pink outfit, so I thought I had a winning strategy.
Over the next few days, we were out of the house, and I didn’t have a chance to get her into uniform. We all know how those games worked out. On the day of the ALCS game 5, we were again out of the house when the game started. When we got home it was a very tight game. Although the Sox were up 2-1, the Indians were threatening with runners at 1st and 3rd. The first thing I did was to change Marion into her blue Red Sox onesie. Josh Beckett then proceeded to strike out the next batter on three pitches. That was the closest the Indians came to winning all night. The blue onesie worked so well that I decided to stick with it, even when the Sox returned back to Fenway. Marion has worn that lucky onesie for every game since. I’m not ordinarily a superstitious man, but let’s look back at the last six games: the Sox are 6-0; they have outscored their opponents 55-12; outhit their opponents 78-44; and they have trailed behind for a grand total of only three innings. Like I said, I’m not superstitious, I’m just sayin’ …she’ll be wearing the blue onesie tomorrow. Go Sox! |
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