Tag Archives: traditions
The Birth of the Birthday Party Sweatshirt
A strange tradition started in our family on M1′s third birthday. Well technically, I guess it started on his fourth birthday when I realized we were throwing a volcano/dinosaur-themed birthday party and I didn’t have anything volcano/dinosaur-themed to wear. (If you’re new to the Calandros … Continue reading
And Then There Were Two (BigFoot the Monsters)
This message on facebook made me cry: “I want to add another BigFoot the Monster to your Christmas donation list for your annual party. I can get one ordered today online and get it shipped to your house, but need to … Continue reading
Here’s to the Absent Members!
That’s the toast we make every year as we gather around the Thanksgiving table. We raise a glass to the Absent Members. They can be people who have passed away, folks we shared Thanksgivings with in years past, or family members we … Continue reading
Hooray for Park Day!
The Calandro Clan annual Park Day was a huge success! As planned, we travel to twelve parks and spend thirty minutes in each one for a total of six hours of play. We have done this for years and look forward to it all … Continue reading
