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Momiji is inspired by friendship and little kindnesses. It's about filling life with memories and messages. Funny Girl, pictured here, was a gift from Frank. Each momiji doll has a small piece of paper inside where you write a lil message for the recipient. Aimee knew about the paper, Frank didn't. When Aimee pulled out the paper, she said, "You didn't write a message!" To which Frank replied, "I Love You."

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My honey baked ham for Easter!

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Ice skating in Richmond! Frank and Aimee are ice skating champions! Synchronized shooting the ducks!

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Christmas Brunch with Frank's sister, Anita, and their brother, Joel. Eggs Benedict FTW!!

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The Claddagh ring: Wikipedia version

The Claddagh ring (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish ring given which represents love, loyalty, and friendship (the hands represent friendship; the heart represents love; and the crown represents loyalty). The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old city walls of Galway, now part of Galway City. The ring, as currently known, was first produced in the 17th century. The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). Claddagh rings are relatively popular among the Irish and those of Irish heritage, such as Irish Americans, as culture symbols and/or as symbols of engagement, marriage, or love. Claddagh rings are often used as friendship rings but are most commonly used as engagement/wedding rings. According to Irish author Colin Murphy, the way in which a Claddagh ring was worn with the intention of conveying the wearer's relationship status: - On the right hand with the point of the heart toward the fingertips, the wearer is single and may be looking for love. (This is most commonly the case when a young woman has first received the ring from a relative, unless she is already engaged.) - On the right hand with the point of the heart toward the wrist, the wearer is in a relationship. (This suggests that the wearer's heart has been "captured" - On the left hand with the point of the heart toward the fingertips, the wearer is engaged. - On the left hand with the point of the heart toward the wrist, the wearer is married. There are other localised variations in the traditions involving the hand and the finger upon which the Claddagh is worn. Folklore about the ring is relatively recent, not ancient, with "very little native Irish writing about the ring."Hence, the difficulty today in finding any source that describes or explains the traditional ways of wearing the ring.

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The Claddagh ring: BtVS version

The Claddagh Ring was a birthday gift from Angel to Buffy.

"My people ... before I was changed ... they exchanged this as a sign of devotion. It's a claddagh ring. The hands represent friendship, the crown represents loyalty ... and the heart ... Well, you know ... Wear it with the heart pointing towards you. It means you belong to somebody. Like this. Put it on." ―Angel to Buffy

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The Claddagh ring: BtVS version

The Claddagh Ring was a birthday gift from Angel to Buffy.

"My people ... before I was changed ... they exchanged this as a sign of devotion. It's a claddagh ring. The hands represent friendship, the crown represents loyalty ... and the heart ... Well, you know ... Wear it with the heart pointing towards you. It means you belong to somebody. Like this. Put it on." ―Angel to Buffy

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The Claddagh ring: Wikipedia version

The Claddagh ring (Irish: fáinne Chladaigh) is a traditional Irish ring given which represents love, loyalty, and friendship (the hands represent friendship; the heart represents love; and the crown represents loyalty). The design and customs associated with it originated in the Irish fishing village of Claddagh, located just outside the old city walls of Galway, now part of Galway City. The ring, as currently known, was first produced in the 17th century. The Claddagh's distinctive design features two hands clasping a heart, and usually surmounted by a crown. The elements of this symbol are often said to correspond to the qualities of love (the heart), friendship (the hands), and loyalty (the crown). Claddagh rings are relatively popular among the Irish and those of Irish heritage, such as Irish Americans, as culture symbols and/or as symbols of engagement, marriage, or love. Claddagh rings are often used as friendship rings but are most commonly used as engagement/wedding rings. According to Irish author Colin Murphy, the way in which a Claddagh ring was worn with the intention of conveying the wearer's relationship status: - On the right hand with the point of the heart toward the fingertips, the wearer is single and may be looking for love. (This is most commonly the case when a young woman has first received the ring from a relative, unless she is already engaged.) - On the right hand with the point of the heart toward the wrist, the wearer is in a relationship. (This suggests that the wearer's heart has been "captured" - On the left hand with the point of the heart toward the fingertips, the wearer is engaged. - On the left hand with the point of the heart toward the wrist, the wearer is married. There are other localised variations in the traditions involving the hand and the finger upon which the Claddagh is worn. Folklore about the ring is relatively recent, not ancient, with "very little native Irish writing about the ring."Hence, the difficulty today in finding any source that describes or explains the traditional ways of wearing the ring.

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It was a Christmas miracle!

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It was the best Christmas, EVER!

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Fraimee got to decorate for Christmas and show their HOKIE PRIDE! 

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Frank and Aimee always try to get a Chick-fil-a calendar for free food coupons. They go on Chick-fil-a dates to claim their free food. Sometimes they eat there, sometimes they take it to go and enjoy a TV show or movie at home while they eat... This time they got free chicken minis for breakfast! Yay free food!

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Since Frank's parents were out of town, Mama Vero & Papa Vero came to visit and have Thanksgiving with Fraimee.

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Delicious ham cups for brunch! Frank makes them so well that when Aimee took some to work to share, everyone wanted the recipe!

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Shrimp fried rice, mini lumpia, and pink lemonade!

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Early Thanksgiving because Frank’s family was out of town.

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Frank making burritos for dinner!! #yummm