We made mini tartes au sucre today in French Club as part of our Quebec studies. This was not an entirely traditional recipe, as we substituted graham cracker crusts for the more usual pâte brisée. They were quite tasty, though. Here’s a bonus shot of the kids feasting:

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This poster at the gastroenterologist’s office put things in perspective. At least I’m only struggling with reflux and heartburn.

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Playgroup went to Explore More in Harrisonburg today and the kids spent most of the time putting on plays, complete with sound effects and backdrop curtain changes. In this scene, Sam plays a homeless girl who encounters a witch. Drama ensues!

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We get our post-soccer nosh at Café 88 tonight.

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“When twilight fell he looked around for a safe place to sleep. Finally he climbed up onto a fallen oak with its root-ball towering so high into the air that it offered good shelter for the night. The root-ball was like a great rampart of earth, yet some of the roots still clung to the ground as if unwilling to let go …

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AC’s office at Perrone Robotic’s new location (same building, new office). Notice the lack of computers! And robots. They’re coming.

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Our weekend trip to PA canceled because of weather, we decided to use one of our remaining 3 lift tickets and go skiing this afternoon. Here, Sam decides between two trails–Dixie Dare and Pacesetter. She already goes way faster than her mother. That’s not super hard, but still… that didn’t take long!

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A brief moment of quiet while the kids in French Club draw self-portraits.

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This is the thing about having a homeschooled kid who is completely crazy about Harry Potter. You come home from a full afternoon (piano lesson, park, library, gymnastics, errands) and she announces that 1) her name is Hermione Granger, and 2) she has an essay to write, and then asks 3) where is my cape? You find her …

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Sam’s new favorite meal to make (and eat).

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