Tag Archives: Alexandra

Past Forward

Posted on July 25, 2015 by polloplayer

The years just fly by. Daniel was three and still wearing footie pajamas and Taylor was six years old and blanketed with chickenpox the day we moved into this house. Fast forward to 2015: Daniel just turned 25 and Taylor, … Continue reading →

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Christmas Wrap-Up, Part I

Posted on January 12, 2013 by polloplayer

I know. You’re sick of Christmas and would like it (and all the leftover pine needles and credit card bills) to take a flying leap into the way distant future. But I’ve got pictures and this blog show must go … Continue reading →

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Alexandra’s 30th: A Walk in the Park at Lotusland

Posted on June 23, 2012 by polloplayer

Very hard to believe that our Alexandra is 30! Her friends and family kept her so busy with celebrations that I think she barely noticed the decade shift. I was lucky enough to be invited to one of the fetes; a tour … Continue reading →

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Happy Birthday, T!

Posted on January 27, 2012 by polloplayer

Taylor turns 25 today. At 6:46 pm, to be precise. I’ve always figured it was because he wanted to be here in time for dinner as he is a boy who loves a good meal. The world is SUCH a … Continue reading →

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…And they’re off!

Posted on August 7, 2011 by polloplayer

We gathered Wednesday night for two big good-byes: Victoria leaves tonight to start a Masters program at USC. And Daniel and his long-time friend, Hannah (they met when they were 3!) left Thursday morning on a two-week trip across the … Continue reading →

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So much to celebrate!

Posted on June 20, 2011 by polloplayer

Alexandra may be the only person who can claim her birthday was upstaged by chickens. Her birthday was last week and we celebrated with a lovely lunch: Alexandra drove south to celebrate her birthday with a hot-air balloon ride, but … Continue reading →

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Re-wind Pt 3 of 3: They say it’s your birthday!

Posted on June 4, 2011 by polloplayer

Just a run-of-the-mill birthday, or so I thought. As they stack up, they seem less like a collection and more like, well, old age, I guess. I was planning to be happy with the gift of tyrannical tv remote appropriation (anyone up … Continue reading →

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Yes, there will be no Tarty Party

Posted on April 16, 2011 by polloplayer

Poor Soho. For her, it’s just another day. Hey, at least she’s not stressing over a tax deadline, right? As many Polloplayer readers know, we celebrate Soho’s birthday with an every-other-year party. On the alternate years, we make a donation … Continue reading →

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Happy happy!

Posted on January 29, 2011 by polloplayer

Yes, it’s the dead of winter, the East coast is buried beneath snow, Egypt is erupting in worrisome unrest and that pesky hawk continues to swirl overhead in hopes of a taste of chicken tartare. But for the moment, let’s put … Continue reading →

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Greetings from the Arctic!

Posted on July 30, 2010 by polloplayer

It’s that time of year again – cold, cold, cold! Wait a second – that would be EVERY time of the year here in coastal southern CA, wouldn’t it? Winter, high temps in the 60’s; summer, high temps in the 60’s. Summer … Continue reading →

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