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Unknown said…
Ory! I miss you! And...you are so sweet with your kind comments. I sure do love all of this blogging fun. We've having a relaxing summer but we plan to get back into the Saturday Family programs at the Sugarland branch. I hope to see you there!
June 26, 2012 at 2:42 PM
Ory said…
Sarah,

How are the kids. Is Madeleine ready to leave yet? Miss you all too...
I've been busy with a bathroom remodel at my home and other things. I will be doing butterfly gardening workshop in Sugarland Saturday. Maybe I'll see you soon. If you do go to the museum, go outside and look at the garden it has really filled out.
July 28, 2012 at 8:09 PM
Unknown said…
We still talk about how amazing that field trip was last year. I need to keep my eyes and ears out for more trips like that. Madeleine is in college heaven. I am so thrilled how well she has adjusted and made truly special friends. She adores her roommate (whew!) and is in a group of 45 girls that make up the "honors" group and live in the same building. I think that has made all the difference to how well she is liking everything. We haven't met the new director yet and arranged for volunteering this year. Riley's schedule is so full during the day. We should probably sign up for those Saturday family days. Those are so much fun. I will look at the gardens! You must have been busy with the growing season!
September 16, 2012 at 6:19 AM
Unknown said…
Ory, aren't those powerful words in that photo above? I was thinking of you the other day. We are hosting Xmas here in Houston with Patrick's family. They are so excited about the Maya and Medici exhibits at the museum! I thought of your work there and miss our volunteering days. Riley's high school schedule is so intense that taking hours out of a day during the week would put him behind schedule. I hope you are enjoying the activities at the museum!
November 3, 2012 at 5:04 AM
Unknown said…
Oh, BTW, I've discovered Chookaloonks blog! She makes me laugh with her charm and wit!
November 3, 2012 at 5:05 AM
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