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Our first Christmas in the Bluegrass

Posted on January 31, 2014 by David and Lam

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Our Very Happy Christmas Tree We had a real Christmas tree this year and it was a fresh, happy and long-living one. It was one of the last trees on the lot and Jacob picked it out. Daddy took care … Continue reading →

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A Little Home in the Bluegrass – Our First Messiah Concert at Christ Church Cathedral

Posted on December 15, 2013 by David and Lam

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Messiah by Georg Friedrich Handel is a beautiful, powerful musical masterpiece that can lift you up, carry you away to the clouds or send you into deep contemplation of the Heaven.  Such an inspirational piece of art! At Christ Church … Continue reading →

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A Little Home in the Bluegrass – A Belated Post About Jacob’s Halloween

Posted on December 9, 2013 by David and Lam

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Jacob’s first Halloween in Lexington was splendid. I can’t believe I forgot to post about this experience of his. We went to a chili cook-off at the Good Shepherd Episcopal Church with Jacob in his costume and he received praises … Continue reading →

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A Little Home in the Bluegrass – Us at Home; Our Kids Out and About

Posted on December 9, 2013 by David and Lam

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We do many things together at home and outside.  David and Lam love cooking and eating together.  We talk about many things over coffee and tea.  We watch our currently favorite detective show Midsomer Murders together when the kids are … Continue reading →

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A Little Home in the Bluegrass – Our first Thanksgiving in Lexington

Posted on December 7, 2013 by David and Lam

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Our first Thanksgiving in Lexington was so cold and snowy that it felt like Christmas. For our Thanksgiving meal with Grammie and Leon, David roasted a turkey, cooked a delectable sweet potato casserole and prepared some canned green beans. Jacob … Continue reading →

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Happy birthday

Posted on November 8, 2013 by David and Lam

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This post is late – by one week, but not without good reason. The poem below, which I wrote in honor of Lam’s birthday, came together in small, changing pieces. – David Happy birthday – one week late This year … Continue reading →

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Huntley Haven’s Open House October 19th

Posted on October 29, 2013 by David and Lam

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Grammie’s farm house in Harrodsburg, KY is finally ready to be open to the public on October 19th.  We headed there in the rain after breakfast and was greeted by Walter who helped us with the parking.  The day was … Continue reading →

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Boys Lately

Posted on October 29, 2013 by David and Lam

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Jacob’s Education

Posted on October 24, 2013 by David and Lam

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We love Jacob’s new cozy classroom.  The soft lamps make such a difference to the room atmosphere.  Jacob’s teacher Ms. Sloan said to us that the soft lighting actually helps kids stay calm better, which certainly enhances their focus and … Continue reading →

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The DeBrot Family’s Journey to the West

Posted on October 23, 2013 by David and Lam

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Our journey to America was an arduous one because James was only 1 year old, we moved through big airports in Hong Kong, San Francisco and Houston, and David and Lam took turn falling sick along the way.  After the … Continue reading →

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