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My official anniversary

December 27th, 2008 · 7 Comments · celebrations, husband

Today is the “real” 4th wedding anniversary for me and Steve. Our anniversary according to the official documents.
I’m just happy because I won a bet. Last night, Steve bet me I wouldn’t wake up for my 7:30 AM spinning class this morning. (I’ve been known to be a bit of a sleeper-in-er.)
But he was wrong [...]

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A wedding that wasn’t: My marriage story

December 4th, 2008 · 20 Comments · dogs, husband, memories

Four years ago today, I walked down the aisle of a chapel. I said, “I do.” I exchanged rings with my fiance. I posed for wedding photos. I had a big celebration.
But I didn’t get married.
And yet, I consider December 4 my wedding anniversary.
Confused? Let me explain!
This is my real marriage story… one that (until [...]

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The Man Cold

October 30th, 2008 · 13 Comments · husband, video

Kristina over at BabyCenter’s MOMformation wrote about how her husband is a big baby when he gets sick.
Kristina, you are so not alone. It is part of the male DNA, I have come to realize.
Steve has had a little sniffle for the past few nights, and the world has pretty much had to stop because [...]

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An afternoon at the game

October 20th, 2008 · 6 Comments · dogs, husband, love

I took the dogs to Daddy’s football game the other day.

His team did its football thing.

Daddy did his coaching thing.

Sethy stayed close to me. That silly boy gets all the love he could possibly want and more, but he’s got a little a wanderlust in him (see him checking out what else is going on?)… [...]

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Places I’ve called ‘home’

September 4th, 2008 · 2 Comments · dogs, home, husband, nieces/nephews

Four years ago today I became a first-time homeowner.
My own first house. Well, our own first house… me and Steve had made the big purchase together, as a soon-to-be-married couple. And we made it our home.
I felt old at the time, but I was only 23. That year, 2004, was a big year for me. [...]

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Goodnight Summer (once again)

September 2nd, 2008 · 8 Comments · dogs, home, husband, love, seasons

Around this time last year, I came across a copy of Margaret Wise Brown’s Goodnight Moon, one of my favorite books from childhood. The goodnight theme seemed to tie in perfectly with summer’s farewell, and I wrote the following post to sum up my thoughts about it.
Since we are once again saying goodnight to the [...]

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Which color should I paint my bedroom? Help me decide!

July 29th, 2008 · 26 Comments · home, husband, products

It’s up to you! (thanks to MyPerfectColor.com):

The colors (in the can and on my wall):
1) Benjamin Moore 1676 - Northern Air:

2) Benjamin Moore HC-67 - Clinton Brown:

3) Benjamin Moore HC-9 - Chestertown Buff:

4) Benjamin Moore HC-159 - Philipsburg Blue:

5) Benjamin Moore HC-127 - Fairmont Green:

The back story:
Steve and I have lived in our current home [...]

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I’ve taken a shine to Suave, and it has returned the favor

July 21st, 2008 · 2 Comments · contests, husband, products

My hair is pretty easy to manage - it’s long, straight (except when it’s super humid) and pretty thick.
That being said, given that it is long, straight and thick, if I use a shampoo and conditioner combo that just doesn’t work with my hair type, the results are less than desirable. You know what I’m [...]

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A different kind of love letter

July 10th, 2008 · 11 Comments · husband, love

I don’t write love letters to my husband nearly as often as I did when we were dating.
I don’t keep up with the scrapbook I began crafting diligently after our first few dates. In fact, I don’t even know where it is.
Sure, before I leave for work in the morning, if I remember I’ll write [...]

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