Category Archives: family

2012 Resolutions

Posted on January 9, 2012 by Mica

[Edit: I started this post while I was waiting to board the plane in Richmond. Now, I am back in Illinois.] Here are some photos from our last few days in Richmond: In past years, I have made a vague … Continue reading →

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Post-holiday Post

Posted on December 28, 2011 by Mica

Christmas 2011 was quite a success! In fact, the festivities lasted much longer than one day, so there was very little let-down on the 26th. Not only did I receive really useful and thoughtful gifts, I got to spend quality … Continue reading →

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Spanksgiving

Posted on November 27, 2011 by Mica

Oh, hi there! Were you interested in an update from Thanksgiving break? I didn’t capture as many moments as I wanted from the trip to Virginia (like…my parents), but here are some highlights. The world’s biggest (dead) praying mantis that … Continue reading →

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Thanks, feet!

Posted on May 26, 2011 by Mica

Mom and I treated ourselves to pedicures today. (We also went shopping for clothes. I bought enough stuff on sale to hold me for awhile…) It has been two years since my last pedicure, and I have had a whopping … Continue reading →

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Little Mica

Posted on March 7, 2011 by Mica

My uncle posted this picture of me and Cousin Rachel on Facebook this week. Apparently, we were discussing something hilarious. 저 하고 우리 사촌동생 Also, why don’t they make bathing suits like that anymore? I shook my post-long run legs … Continue reading →

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Ice Skating photos

Posted on January 7, 2011 by Mica

The boyfriend, Bodger, and I made it back safely to Champaign in the wee hours of the morning. There was almost a scary hiccup when the Richmond airport check-in agents thought Bodger’s crate was too big. Fortunately, it fit under … Continue reading →

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Ready, SET, go!

Posted on January 3, 2011 by Mica

Yesterday, the boyfriend’s family invited my family (=Dad, Pat, Mom, and Steve) to their house for brunch. Even though our parents live in the same city, they rarely see each other, so it was nice for everyone to get together … Continue reading →

Posted in family, food, friends, rants, shopping, silliness | 9 Comments

Holiday pictures & words

Posted on December 26, 2010 by Mica

Christmas was a blur of eating, visiting, and gift-giving. I am so fortunate to have such a fun, supportive family–both immediate and extended! After a massive baking spree on Christmas eve (raspberry brownies and two kinds of cookies), I went … Continue reading →

Posted in family, food, Frenchie, love, movies, running, weather | 7 Comments

Christmas preparations

Posted on December 23, 2010 by Mica

In sad news, our parrot Birdt, a long-time family member, passed away this morning. Her presence will certainly be missed in the kitchen and on this blog, where she often made a photographic appearance. Cousin Rachel and I pooled our … Continue reading →

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Thanksgiving.

Posted on November 25, 2010 by Mica

Happy Thanksgiving, everyone! I hope everyone exercised more restraint than I did because I feel like my stomach is going to explode. Also, I am writing this while fighting the soporific effects of an allergy pill… The boyfriend and I … Continue reading →

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