Category Archives: Daily Posts

Pumpkin Patch

5 October 2012
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Last weekend Frankie and Matt took Penelope to Blake Farms Cider Mill. After hearing about the giant jumping pillow, petting zoo, orchard, train rides and donuts that were “so good you could go nuts,” the decision was easy. Our Friday … Continue reading →

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I have a yard!!!

4 October 2012
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  I have a yard! Kind of a big deal. We started our backyard renovation in June. After more than a little heartache we finally have garden beds, a brick patio and shiney new grass. YAY!!! Come spring we will … Continue reading →

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Pumpkin Doodle

27 September 2012
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Growing up we had a family friend, Mary Sue, who would always call me her “Pumpkin Doodle.” As a child, I took great offense to this and would reply “I’m not the Pumpkin Doodle. You are!” Now that I am … Continue reading →

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My favorite days…

27 September 2012
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My favorite days are the ones that are spent with my family. Watching Jack and Ryan play fills my heart and melts it away in one fell swoop. So often I say to Ryan “look what we’ve created.” I am … Continue reading →

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DDF – Creating Play

25 September 2012
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Pop Ups come in all shapes and sizes. Creating Play was a pop up playground sponsored by KaBoom for the Detroit Design Festival. Under the tent they had foam blocks, ribbon play, painting and more. We ran into two of … Continue reading →

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DDF – Eastern Market After Dark

23 September 2012
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As part of the Detroit Design Festival, the galleries and shops of Eastern Market stayed open until the wee hours on Thursday evening. We told our babysitter we would be back at a reasonable hour and when we came home … Continue reading →

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Polish the Jewel

19 September 2012
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I am happy to show my support for Belle Isle (especially if lunch is served.) Today, I attended Polish the Jewel. There were silent and live auctions, yummy sangria and fabulous women galore. Seriously. I’m talking pearls, hats and gloves fabulous. What’s … Continue reading →

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Today calls for a crock pot.

18 September 2012
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This morning was cold, wet and windy. Nevertheless, I ventured to Eastern Market to peruse the Tuesday selection. It was there, amongst the potatoes and leaks, I was inspired to break out my crock pot. Ladies and gentlemen, I bring … Continue reading →

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Busy as usual.

18 September 2012
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“How have you been” “Busy” “Well it is better than the alternative” Yes imaginary conversationalist. You are correct. It IS better than the alternative. “Busy” doesn’t have to be a bad thing. Take this weekend for example. We were on … Continue reading →

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First day jitters

12 September 2012
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I have been in a classroom as both a teacher and a student. Every year begins just the same, with a nervous anticipation that makes it hard to sleep the night before. Will the kids like me? Will they be … Continue reading →

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