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Category: Stories

We Were Just Kids Ourselves

Posted on 11/08/2012 by Backpacking Dad

In January, 1999, Emily and I were married in California, then we flew across the country to spend our honeymoon at Disneyworld. Some couples go to Niagara Falls; some go to far-off, exotic places; some go to secluded spots. We had already set the tone for our marriage the year before, when I’d proposed at…

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All The Halloween Princesses

Posted on 11/01/2012 by Backpacking Dad

I went to Adrian’s costume parade on Tuesday, the day before Halloween. He wanted to be dressed up as Thomas the Tank Engine. When Emily took him to the store to pick out a costume, as the tale goes, he never hesitated, and went straight for Thomas. There are, roughly, an even number of boys…

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My sick kids missed the birthday party but made a cake anyway.

Posted on 09/29/2012 by Backpacking Dad

They might be missing out on a birthday cake in Sacramento today, but they still get to have their cake. And eat it too. Hey kids, say “Thanks, Mom!” (Emily makes the cakes. I just make them ex-cakes.)

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