Monthly Archives: December 2006

Budgeting and living within your means

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Derek

I just completed my annual review of our 2006 spending and setting up our budget for 2007. Starting back in 2000, after I graduated from college and got a “real job”, I set up a simple spreadsheet that let me … Continue reading →

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True Blogger?

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Amanda

The other night Derek and I got into a discussion about blogging. He said that because I do not blog all of the time that I am not seen as a true blogger. I brought up the fact that I … Continue reading →

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Thank You and Happy New Year!

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Amanda

I just wanted to thank everyone for such a wonderful Christmas! We honestly could not have asked for anything else! I also want to wish everyone a bright and happy New Year! May 2007 bring you success and happiness!

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Pause

Posted on December 30, 2006 by Derek

After seven parties in six days, we finally get a break… until New Year’s Eve, when everyone will be coming here. Christmas is by far the busiest season for us. Amanda sang four masses between Christmas Eve and Christmas Day, … Continue reading →

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A Christmas Gift

Posted on December 23, 2006 by Derek

Amanda’s Aunt Fran has written a lot of music in her years, but none of it has ever been recorded. We acquired a folder with several of her pieces and picked a song to record for her. Her sheet music … Continue reading →

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One of my favorites

Posted on December 22, 2006 by Derek

This is one of my favorite Christmas songs (this version only) and certainly one of the best duets of all time. Enjoy!

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MERRY CHRISTMAS and HAPPY HOLIDAYS!!

Posted on December 22, 2006 by Amanda

As we all continue to prepare for the upcoming days of family and giving, I wanted to take time out to wish all of you who visit our site a very Happy Holiday season! No matter how you celebrate or … Continue reading →

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A little Jeanneret for the holidays

Posted on December 22, 2006 by Derek

Bfloblog found this festive little Rich Jeanneret tune, just in time for Christmas. In turn, I give it to you. Update: There’s also a video!

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Christmas shopping is done!

Posted on December 21, 2006 by Derek

Amanda and I made a trip out to the Galleria today to finish our Christmas shopping. We are now done! Still have some cookies to bake and wrapping to do, but we’ve got a couple of days left for that. … Continue reading →

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Skyway math

Posted on December 19, 2006 by Derek

It always bugs me that one of the much ballyhooed reasons to tear down the Skyway is because it would “make sense fiscally for Western New York in the long run.” But where is the actual math to back this … Continue reading →

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