From the monthly archives: July 2011

Dogs, Babies, Food, Wine + Fire

On July 31, 2011 · 1 Comment · In friends, poconos, vacation

On Saturday morning, we did what we do every year… we went out for breakfast. When we got back from town, Nora was more than ready for a nap, but was in such a good mood that we lingered outside for a bit before taking her in.

Meanwhile, Hunter managed to sneak up on Coqueta [...]

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Ol’ Pocono

On July 30, 2011 · 4 Comments · In nora, poconos, vacation

Another year, another trip with the family and friends to the Poconos. This year is extra special since it is Nora’s first time in the Poconos. Well, her first time out of the womb, anyway. She was kinda-sorta there last year.

As always, we hit the road on Thursday night after work, and arrived [...]

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Pinning

On July 29, 2011 · 26 Comments · In pinterest

Surely everyone must be at least semi-familiar with Pinterest by now, right? If you ARE familiar, are you registered (and therefore addicted) yet? Or have you been holding out, and have not yet checked it out for yourself? If you AREN’T familiar, have you been living under a rock? (Relax; I’m KIDDING!) I feel [...]

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Fun with Cages

On July 28, 2011 · 3 Comments · In nora

Dog crates are the most funnest toys ever, don’t you know? I could play with it for hours. Open the door, close the door… amazing! Oh. Hi, Mama. Let me take a closer look at this here interior. Looks pretty well kept, Tessa. Good job. Now, I am going to inspect the lock on your [...]

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End of My Rope

On July 27, 2011 · 12 Comments · In moving

On Saturday, I suddenly realized I hadn’t blogged since last Tuesday. Prior to that, I hadn’t thought about it in days. Not once.

It was just one of those weeks.

On Thursday, I pulled into the driveway after picking up Nora from daycare. Michael met me at my car, saying, “It’s 95 degrees in the [...]

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