Rules to Live By

1. Don’t wear cowboy boots unless you are an actual cowboy.
2. If you must wear them:

wear long enough pants. Just because you are wearing boots, does not give you an excuse to wear pants that are too short.
don’t wear them all the time–i don’t believe you when you say they’re comfortable.
cowboy boots? really?

Anyway, Violet just [...]

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the introduction

Last night AJ had his first introduction to baby #2. He got kicked in the hand. At nearly 18 weeks, this little baby is verrry active–so much so that we can feel the kicks and rolls on the outside now too. yay!
Secondly, I would like to introduce you to a moment in your life not [...]

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Quote of the Day

“You know, I didn’t marry you for your cooking, but if I had–I don’t think anyone would blame me.”
-AJ
oh be still my beating heart.

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aaaaand time!

That’s right. with one exception for a gift that has been picked but not purchased, my christmas shopping is all done. I’ve never been the type to buy all my friends presents but with a large extended family, even name drawing adds up.
anyway, today aj and I bought something we’ve been planing on for a [...]

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Thanksgiving part 4

Today I am thankful.
I was thankful to watch AJ and Violet slow-dance in the livingroom.
I was thankful for fast-paced games where everyone starts yelling.
I was thankful when I left my kitchen clean and all the turkey undressed before heading out to Thanksgiving dinner.
I was thankful for pecan pie,
pumpkin pie,
apple pie.
I was thankful for tiny kicks.
I [...]

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Thanksgiving part 3

Yes, I know. Again with the whole thanksgiving thing.
Today I have four things for you.
1. The Pioneer Woman. It’s a blog. Go. read. I’m giving you a link here that will send you to her Thanksgiving menu, in case you need some last-minute tips, ideas, or inspiration. Here’s the thing, you don’t need to have [...]

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Thanksgiving part 2

Today I’m going to share something you musn’t take lightly. recipes. You have to trust me on this, because you should know by now if you’ve ever tried any of my recipes that I would never lead you wrong. Also Clayre, in answer to your question; we’re not having anyone over, but I make a [...]

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Thanksgiving part 1

Okay, so I’ve officially decided to brine my turkey this year. Plus, I’m also going to use Alton Brown’s cooking method where apparently “low and slow” is no way to go.
Step 1:
Step 2:
Step 3:
So, watch these videos and decide for [...]

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and the ground is level…

When I was four I had a bone infection in my foot and I spent some time in a nursing home post-surgery.The linoleum hallway outside my room made for great acoustics and so every night I would sing. The nurse would come and open my door so the residents and staff could listen while I [...]

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and it didn’t come from straw, neither!

Today I held Violet while she slept as I twirled her hair around my fingertips. In the glow of the yellow lamp on my dresser, her hair was the color of spun gold. Soft and shimmery the tiny fibers wound…around my fingers and around my heart.

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