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
The News On January 3, we confirmed our suspicions and confirmed that life as we know it will forever be changed. Positive preggo test. Wow. Now I know we have dated forever, been married for 1.5 years, and even planned … Continue reading
A couple of years ago, my mother-in-law Faye gave me some cake decorating supplies for Christmas. She showed me some basics, but they didn’t really stick. So when my friend Lucy convinced me to sign up for a cake decorating … Continue reading
I finally finished Cutting for Stone by Abraham Verghese. This book makes the top 10 list for a couple of my friends. I wouldn’t rank it quite that high, but it’s definitely a work of literature. The writing is beautiful … Continue reading
One personal resolution I made several months ago is that I would not turn down any social invitations I was lucky enough to receive. I’ve always been someone who enjoys close friendships, but I am out of my comfort zone … Continue reading
Everyone has heard (well, at least home owners) how installing a programmable thermostat will save you money. But the question is always “how much money will I save?”. I’ve had a few debates with friends (engineers), trying to calculate how much these … Continue reading
Dan’s Asian Beef Beef 2.5lbs shoulder (or other beef) roast ~1/2 tsp salt ~1/2 tsp coarse ground pepper Sauce 1/2 cup soy sauce 2 Tbsp sesame oil 6 cloves garlic, minced 1/2 shallot, finely chopped 4 tsp ginger, finely chopped … Continue reading
Dan found this fabulous recipe from Guy Fieri of the Food Network and I actually managed to pull it off. I only adjusted the salt and lime juice content. It also took me at least an hour an half to make … Continue reading
Just need to post a shout out to my fabulous hubby! This weekend brought no special plans or events. In fact, I slept during a lot of it as I tried to get over this cold. However, Dan and I … Continue reading
I finally scheduled a trip to visit the Ross family out in Harrisburg, Pennsylvania. The trip was not only exciting because I got to see my good friends Joanna and Nate, but also because I got to meet their son, … Continue reading
So this is a recipe that I picked up from the Food Network (Original recipe) and modified to fit what I had in the kitchen at the time. Elaine’s reaction was “this is the best meal you’ve ever made!”. I hope that … Continue reading
Call it boredom, call it trying to keep the wife happy, call it what you like but it seems every time that Elaine goes away for a weekend, I end up taking on several projects. I expected this weekend to … Continue reading
Dan got to post hist new year resolutions, so I will do the same. #1 – Do not spend more than 2 weekends a month out of town. 2011 was a whirlwind and I was exhausted by all the fun. … Continue reading
I will find a way to exercise more. I will eat lunches out less. I will finish the Mustang. I will try something new. I will likely break most of these by March…
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