Category Archives: Family

A No-horse Open Sled

Posted on December 22, 2009 by jflatnote

Christmas for the children in our house usually consists of hand-made wooden swords and pirate chests, blankets, pajamas, kid-sized tools, and healthy sprinklings of LEGO bricks and Playmobil sets.  This year, I got the kids something a little different: a … Continue reading →

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Introducing Helen Estella

Posted on November 24, 2009 by jflatnote

Last night the newest addition to the White family arrived.  Helen Estella was born just before 11pm.  7lbs 7oz.  20 1/2in.  Lots of hair.  Looks like an alien (like all newborn babies).  Everyone is doing well.  The boys and Georgie … Continue reading →

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Welcome, Baby Rice Chex

Posted on June 4, 2008 by jflatnote

After nine months of intense training, and two days of waiting around, brand-new baby Rice Chex has made her appearance into the world.  She arrived at 2:01 this afternoon.  Both mother and baby are happy and doing well.  Obligatory baby … Continue reading →

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No, I want a banana

Posted on March 7, 2008 by jflatnote

Our boys have a 6pm bedtime.  Putting them down so early often leaves us doing things together in the evening.  Last night, my wife and I were watching a movie when Beanie, our oldest, hater of all things healthy, and … Continue reading →

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Beanie’s Name for the New Baby

Posted on March 4, 2008 by jflatnote

Our children have perfectly normal, beautiful, regular names.  I promise.  We just don’t use them.  Almost right from the beginning we have called the oldest Beanie.  He knows his real name, responds to it, can mostly spell it (pretty well … Continue reading →

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A New Baby for Christmas

Posted on December 25, 2006 by jflatnote

Merry Christmas. I don’t normally post on holidays. I don’t post much at all. But I thought I would put up a picture of the new baby, born on the 14th. He has been home nine days, and Beanie has … Continue reading →

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World Cup 2006

Posted on July 17, 2006 by jflatnote

We have been watching the World Cup together as a family. Even Beanie has been getting into the action. Because the games are in Germany, we either have to get up in the middle of the night to watch a … Continue reading →

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