Lickona Family Blog

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2010-11-10T13:43:00.000-08:00

Happy Birthday!

2010-10-07T19:38:00.000-07:00

Oreo, Day 1

2010-09-18T10:26:00.000-07:00

Elijah's 5th birthday at Bates Nut Farm, October 25, 2008

2009-09-05T22:15:00.000-07:00

Vacation '08 Snippets

2009-09-05T17:25:00.000-07:00

Yay for the Calendar

2007-11-16T11:14:00.001-08:00

Again, I say: Yay.

Possible Calendar

2007-07-24T11:53:00.000-07:00

Here is the first rough draft of the possible and tentative proposals to pencil in for what might happen during our visit to Red Rose Farm this year. Note that two possible dates have been given for the dinner with the priests. Note also the many question marks, indicating that many things are subject to change. The Vigil Mass on Saturday was proposed because the CA Lickonas are not great at getting out the door super fast on Sunday morning. Might make for a lower stress Sunday. Suggestions welcome and encouraged and needed.

Summer 2007

2007-07-14T11:03:00.000-07:00

Okay, I'm thinking this might be a good place to communicate about our hopes/dreams for the Summer 2007 vacation. California Lickonas will be in New York Aug 6.-Aug. 17 (Aug 7-16, not including travel days). Here's what I know so far:

We would like to see the Nugents again (y'all saw them in Skaneateles after I left last year). Maybe invite them down, maybe go up to see them. They will be in Skaneatles Aug 7-Aug 10.

Dad has proposed a trip for just the grownups to the Seward House. He has also proposed a trip to Niagara Falls.

Fin is looking forward to another session of the band.

Anybody else?

Pool Queens

2007-07-02T19:24:00.001-07:00

Good Friday, NYC

2007-06-13T21:54:00.001-07:00

Cousin Father Luke, Max, Monica, Kateri, Mark, Lisa.

Lawn (mowed).

2007-04-14T17:36:00.000-07:00

One of the great pleasures of the suburban father's life.

Front flower garden.

2007-04-14T17:35:00.000-07:00

Newest Addition

2007-04-14T17:31:00.000-07:00

I dunno as I would have ever thought to name a bunny Padre Pio, but that was the name he had when he came to us (on Easter Sunday), and I find it rather charming.

Bella and Pappy

2007-03-05T11:29:00.000-08:00

New York Lickona gallery.

2007-03-05T11:21:00.000-08:00

Photos of the New York Lickonas, taken by Pappy:

Mary and Max

Monica and Kate

Mark and Joan

Lisa and Claire

Fin's tiny origami gazelle.

2007-03-05T11:19:00.000-08:00

A much smaller version of his standard gazelle.

One day, I will rule the world...

2007-02-19T13:47:00.000-08:00

Finian's origami flower.

2007-02-16T09:10:00.000-08:00

Stem, leaves, blossom - all folded paper.

Isaac's driveway-side garden

2007-02-16T09:06:00.000-08:00

Broccoli, tomatoes, lettuces, strawberries - Mom's parsley and cilantro in the background.

Aunt Cheryl's Entry For the 12th Annual Columbia County Council on the Arts Juried Art Show

2007-02-16T09:02:00.000-08:00

"First Love"

Two Breakfasts

2007-02-15T10:19:00.000-08:00

Saint Valentine

2007-02-14T22:50:00.000-08:00

One of Isaac's entries into the art show...

Sadly...

2007-02-14T22:31:00.000-08:00

...your humble host was not able to manage a camera during the gala art show. You'll just have to accept on faith that it was a success - just about every piece sold, and we raised over $300 for Culture of Life Family Services. What I was able to do was snap a few shots before the sun set at the crowds arrived. It's only a taste, but it's something. Thanks to all who helped make it happen, and to all the artists who contributed.

Promo Plate for First Annual Lickona Gallery Valentine's Day Art Show Gala

2007-02-14T10:35:00.000-08:00

We live on Mariposa. Hence the butterfly.

Beanies by Fin

2007-02-13T09:24:00.000-08:00

Tangerines and oranges and sprawling lavender...

2007-02-12T10:24:00.000-08:00

Isaac's boat, complete with keel and rubberband-powered paddle.

2007-02-12T10:21:00.000-08:00

The wood shop is a hit...

The Wife's planter box

2007-02-10T13:49:00.000-08:00

Fin's first effort in the woodshop: bass guitar

2007-02-10T13:06:00.000-08:00

Flowering ornamental pear out front...

2007-02-10T12:36:00.000-08:00

...because it's cold in some parts of the world just now.

First Post - Brother Mark's Present to the California Lickonas

2007-02-10T11:34:00.000-08:00

My brother painted this sign for me for Christmas. "Christ conquers, Christ rules, Christ commands." I've read that it's the inscription on the obelisk in the plaza outside St. Peter's. Mark created the font himself. I do believe his first job was in a sign shop - though I rather doubt they let him actually put brush to wood. There are rumors that he's thinking of trying to sell these things - he's got plenty of nice boardwood at Red Rose Farm. I imagine he would be open to other inscriptions...