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Week 6: Birthday and more

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Perhaps the greatest thing about my birthday - was the simple and satisfying eclair cake made by my wonderful wife! Mmmmmm!

This was a great week - and though it has gotten a bit colder it is still a much warmer, calmer, and dryer winter than we would be having in UT so we are grateful.

On Saturday we went inside the White House! We weren't allowed to bring a single thing so I have no picture evidence. It was a neat experience and one that was (maybe) worth the wait! After the White House tour and some lunch we went to the Native American Smithsonian. It was perhaps one of our favorites thus far. Kassie actually looks like one of the natives!

It was my birthday this week - and Kassie thoughtfully purchased a 2 Terabyte hard drive! Wahoo! Now we have no worries about backing up everything. It was a great birthday present, and I has/am super grateful.

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  1. RyanFebruary 12, 2012 at 7:45 PM

    what a happy face:)! Wish we could've been there for some of that eclair cake. We love you both and look forward to seeing what you make for Kassie. Love, Nicki

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  2. Rachael SpencerFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:08 PM

    Mmmmm, eclair cake. LEftovers?
    Glad it was a happy day brother. Love you!

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  3. RyanFebruary 12, 2012 at 8:23 PM

    I love our external hard drive--although it's not a 2 Terabyte! Exciting times with technology. Glad to chat with you for a minute today and really excited to see you guys in a couple weeks! Ryan

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