Category Archives: Rants & Raves

Female inspiration

Lately I’ve been inspired by a so many strong and talented women.  Here are just a sampling  I wanted to share with you so they can maybe inspire you too. First is my friend Casey – http://twitteringbird.blogspot.com/ – she is … Continue reading

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Leak!!!!

What we found when we investigated the funny smell coming from under the house. A drain pipe leak. Oh the joy of living in a house that was built in 1926!

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So it begins

Sadie started on solids on Friday.  Oatmeal first and has had apples since.  She LOVES it, even grabbing at the spoon and guiding it into her mouth.  Yup she was ready. Sadie went for her 4 1/2 month check up … Continue reading

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Floored

For some reason we thought it would be a good idea to see what was underneath that very ugly 1970s kitchen floor we had.  Since we there were no real cabinets to be removed and we were about to install … Continue reading

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Two weeks

Two weeks.  I am caught between not believing it has been that long and not believing it has only been that long.  I feel like Sadie has been apart of our lives forever already but still cannot believe she is … Continue reading

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Let it snow…

It started around noon yesterday and by bedtime we had a little over 8 inches.  Makes for a pretty site as long as you don’t have to go anywhere.  We had a birthday party this afternoon, to which whimpy me … Continue reading

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winter wonderland

We all awoke this morning – Ellie in her new big girl bed – to a blanket of snow.  It was so pretty and there was just enough to make everything look powered sugar coated without being too much to … Continue reading

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Hope for the Future

The events of the last week have helped to restore my hope for the future. We have elected a man that has started a movement that I hope continues to grow and strengthen.  A movement that will get everyone involved … Continue reading

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On Sunday we had adventure day.  Packed all in the car we headed for West Hartford and the Hartford Children’s Museum.  It was actually very fun.  They had a life size whale that you can walk into, a whole room … Continue reading

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The Heat is On

After waking this morning to the house thermostat saying it was 54 degrees INSIDE the house, I finally broke down and turned on the heat.  Now the house is nice and toasty even if it isn’t outside. At least we … Continue reading

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