November 2008

So How Was Your Weekend?

November 16, 2008

This weekend marked one of my favorite occasions: date night.  Jeff and I went out on Friday in celebration of his 30th birthday.  Date nights are always a much anticipated phenomenon around here and this was certainly no exception.  We ate at a local upscale restaurant that boasts “great American cooking.”  The verdict?  Eh.  Not [...]

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On This Day In History

November 13, 2008

As I approached my 30th birthday I was a mess.  I really can’t say why I was a mess either.  All I can say for sure is that something about the departure of my twenties completely freaked me out.  It may have a had a little something to do with the subtle changes in my [...]

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My Seasonal Seven

November 11, 2008

Stephanie at Metropolitan Mama recently tagged me for a meme.  A holiday meme at that.  Here’s the scoop: I get to tell you seven things about me (as related to the holidays) and then you can play along if you like.  A perfect meme for the beginning of November don’t you think?  So let’s get started. [...]

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Congratulations are in Order… We’re Expecting!

November 9, 2008

Expecting a new resident in Southern Arizona that is. You didn’t really think I was crazy enough to have gotten myself into a fifth pregnancy didya? C’mon now.  I may have been born at night.  Not last night though. So what exactly are we expecting then? My mom. She’s been here visiting for over a week [...]

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A Few of My Favorite Things

November 5, 2008

Last night, as the results of the election became a reality, Jeff, my mom and I sat in utter silence.   Each of us did our own thing on our laptops with FOX news on in the background.  Not a one of us really had much to say. That somber mood continued through to this morning when we opted [...]

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Say It Ain’t So

November 4, 2008

My mind is preoccupied tonight. I sat down intending to write a post that would have been almost identical to this one.  It appears as though Amy saved me the trouble though.  Apparently wise minds think alike.  Gotta love her.  We’re watching election results roll in. Both Pennsylvania and Ohio have been projected to be [...]

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Oh Williams Sonoma, Where Have You Been All My Life?

November 3, 2008

Have you ever stepped foot into a Williams Sonoma store?  Because if not, you need to. That store is like heaven on Earth. Let. Me. Tell Ya.  Jeff, my mom, and I stopped in there for the first time last week after enjoying lunch at a great new restaurant find.  It’s my new dream store for [...]

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