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Astro Coffee

After dropping Jack off at daycare I had a one track mind. Not the dirty variety. The food variety. The Astro Coffee breakfast sandwich variety. All I could think of was “Astro Egg Sandwich, Astro egg sandwich, Astro egg sandwich.” … Continue reading

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Bowling in Detroit

Last week the family tried something new. It was Jack’s first time bowling and our first time at the Majestic Garden Bowl. He loved it but needed a little help getting the ball down the lane. Ryan and I excel at Wii … Continue reading

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Auto Prom

The last time Ryan and I looked this fancy was at our wedding. Before that, Senior Prom. That is why the North American International Auto Show is so properly dubbed “Auto Prom.” That’s right. We know how to keep it … Continue reading

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Haters

Listen, I have said it before and I will say it again “city life is not for everyone.” But I don’t hate on the suburbs so please don’t tell me everything that is wrong with the choices we have made … Continue reading

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Bah! Humbug!! I mean, Merry Christmas :)

Jack has a new favorite book. It is called Too Many Toys and is about a little boy who has…(ready for this?)…TOO MANY TOYS. The idea behind the book is that all you need are the simple things but Jack … Continue reading

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Michigan Science Center

The Michigan Science Center has reopened. This is huge for the future of a family friendly Detroit and I would have been a fool to not support the cause. Ryan, Jack and I proudly purchased a shiny new membership and happily … Continue reading

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Happy Holidays!

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I am so happy to share with you our Holiday family photos. Thank you to Dustin Johnston for his impeccable work. He was so great with our little one that every time we pass the lights on Woodward Jack asks “where … Continue reading

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RIP iPhone 2010-2012

Sad news my friends. My iPhone passed away peacefully, surrounded by loved ones, on September 24, 2012. She will be remembered for her skills as a photographer, for her limitless intelligence and, of course, how well she worked with children. … Continue reading

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Pumpkin Patch

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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Pumpkin Doodle

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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