Category Archives: Rants & Raves

Home again and a huge Thank You

We made it home yesterday and have been trying to do any and everything to keep Ellie down.  Whew, it’s not easy and we were told that she was supposed to be calm and quiet until at least Friday.  Good … Continue reading

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I’m a Diva

Well one of Lisa Klypas’ diva’s at least. If you have never heard of Lisa Klypas she is a romance writer.  One of my favorite in fact. (Yup I admit it, I like to read romance.  Light fluffy books that … Continue reading

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More of the holiday

A few more pics from our visit to Roanoke.  Ellie was sick and since Ken was in Chicago at a conference we decided to extend our visit in Roanoke.  We had a little bit of fresh air at the park … Continue reading

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Starting to bake

After chasing the kiddos around trying to get the perfect picture I decided I deserved a treat. I made double chocolate cupcakes (I used this amazing recipe http://www.bakedperfection.com/2011/12/chocolate-cupcakes-with-vanilla.html) and my buttercream which I kicked up a notch with some peppermint. Boy … Continue reading

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Curry

Nothing like a Manchester layover with MJ and the whole crew going out for a yummy curry to remind me why I love my job. (Leave it to me to take pictures of the food but not the crew.)

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I love…

that something you knit can last forever! This is the sweater my Nanny-Poo (my Grandmother) in England made for me to many years ago now to mention.  All these years later, my girls are still able to wear it.  Makes … Continue reading

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Goldie’s Angles…

are at it again.  This year we are walking in the Orlando Susan G. Komen for the Cure and Goldie herself (now officially a breast cancer survivor -YAY) will be walking the 5k with us. I’m helping to raise money … Continue reading

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Camping

Let’s face it, camping isn’t for everyone but we are hoping it’s for our girls.  In that vain we decided to do a weekend camping trip to see how it went.  We chose a camp ground only about a hour … Continue reading

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Birthday Week?

When I was younger my Birthday was a big deal to me.  I had a whole week of celebrating.  A week where everyone had to be nice to me, go where I wanted to go, eat what I wanted to … Continue reading

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She’s an American Girl

or at lest she has one now. Ellie decided she wanted a day at the American Girl Doll Store in NYC for her birthday.  When informed she could have that or a Birthday party she still stuck to her original … Continue reading

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