Archive for March, 2010

Our Very Own Rent-a-Pet

From Thursday, March 25 through Sunday, March 28, we were graced with the presence of a very furry houseguest, Bagel.   Here’s that furry houseguest now! Things we learned about Bagel during her visit: High-maintenance females run in the family! Bagel does not travel light— bringing food, treats, dishes, leashes, a whole bag of toys, [...]

family, home, life

Going Green

Green, green, everywhere! It must be St. Patrick’s Day! It was such a beautiful day, we decided to grill. I was inspired, at the last minute, to dye my Smirnoff Ice green to commemorate the day. (It was looking decidedly un-festive next to Kevin’s uber-Irish Killian’s.) So, with the food ready and half plated, I [...]

food, holidays, home, life

Happy Birthday x2

It just so happens that my Grandma K’s birthday and my Mom’s birthday fall on the same day. So, we headed over to that side of the state to celebrate. We were a day late, hence the missing wedge of cake, but Mom was a sport. She donned the feather boa and clever disguise that [...]

family, food, life

Under 100

Less than 100 days until Ryan and Marie’s wedding! I can’t believe it! I picked up my bridesmaid’s dress, so it’s starting to seem more real… I’d show you a picture, but where would the fun be in that? Don’t you want to be surprised??

family, life, weddings

Spring Hasn’t Totally Sprung, but It’s Spring-ish!

The forecast calls for 40 degrees or more all weekend. While there’s still plenty of snow heaped all around, it’s starting to melt. The birds are singing. The sun is shining brilliantly. I saw buds on our tree!  Do you see it? Do you see it? A bit of grass is exposed! Goodbye, snow! Hello, [...]

home, life

Come On, Let’s March!

I’m so happy that we’ve made it to March. That signals that the end of winter is almost here. Not only that, “March” is a verb. It is a call to action. As in, March out winter, March in spring! Get up and let’s March! That’s definitely a refreshing thought. Also refreshing is the increasing [...]

life