Monthly Archives: March 2012

The Perfect Burger

Maybe I should call this “a perfect burger”, because I’m sure to revise my definition of this over and over again this summer.  But here is the recipe for my latest creation. I should mention that I don’t really measure anything when … Continue reading

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Room

Another book club read was Room, by Emma Donaghue.  This was intriguing, but it’s not a favorite.  It moves slow early on and then I thought it ended without resolving my curiosity about the characters and their situation.  It definitely … Continue reading

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The Nursery

The transformation of what was once our office into the new nursery has begun. We cleared the room out, removing all of the furniture and random items that had collected in the room. While the room that was once designated … Continue reading

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Weekend Activities (25Mar12)

This weekend was the first official (by my terms) weekend of spring.  The weather was beautiful, with no rain and temps in the 70s and 80.  I had nothing planned.  The weekend agenda was wide open.  And, we were home. … Continue reading

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Baby Bump – Week 15

Here is the latest baby bump photo.  We haven’t had a lot to say about the  baby lately because we are still lucky that there haven’t been any major hiccups.  This past week I had a day or two of … Continue reading

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Vegas

Last month I had the pleasure of spending a week out in Vegas for a work conference.  The conference was definitely worthwhile, and I can’t imagine a better setting for such an event.  Vegas really impressed me, in part because … Continue reading

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Fried Green Tomatoes at the Whistlestop Cafe (Fannie Flagg)

I just read this one for the book club, and it was a fabulous read.  Anyone else I’ve mentioned this to has said how sad the book and movie are.  I beg to differ.  There are definitely some sad parts, … Continue reading

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South of the Border Veggie Chilli

Ingredients 1/4 cup olive oil, divided 1 large diced white onion (about 3 cups) 2 diced poblano peppers, seeded 1 diced red bell pepper 1 diced yellow bell pepper 2 jalapeno peppers, seeded and minced 2 tablespoons minced cilantro stems … Continue reading

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Baby bump update – week 13

So, we’re taking pictures of the baby bump as it grows.  Here is the update from week 13.  Just getting started.

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Ft Myers, Florida Trip with the Kratohwils

Mom and Dad treated themselves to a month in Ft. Myers this year and we worked it out so the whole family could spent a long weekend together.  We all enjoyed seafood, sunshine, and gorgeous sunsets each day. We enjoyed … Continue reading

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