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Jack of All Trades… but Master of None

03.19.2012

I’ve been having a hard time lately being so “strung out” with everything I have going on and feeling like I have my hands in too many things. Then I heard someone say this phrase at Starbucks and, though I’ve heard it before, it struck a chord. The very same day I was driving and [...]

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Battle of the Bulge Update

03.05.2012

After increasing my jean size slowly over the past couple years, I came to the realization that it can’t just keep increasing. I stated back in November that it couldn’t continue (I had gained 18 pounds since our wedding two and a half years ago). So to start myself in the right direction, I began running about [...]

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Battle of the Bulge

11.16.2011

There is no waiting for New Year’s Resolutions. I’ve weighed in and it isn’t pretty. From our wedding date, I’ve gained just under 18 pounds. SHOCKING. NOT GOOD. NOT HEALTHY. Not to mention, UGLY. I’ve never been particularly thin anyways, and when you add 18 pounds to a not-a-stick-thin body, it isn’t pretty. I’m going [...]

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Two Years Today

07.25.2011

It was two years ago today that I married the man of my dreams – my biggest fan and partner in all of life’s journeys. I couldn’t be happier with my decision to say yes when he proposed. Happy Anniversary, Brian! I’m excited to see what the coming decades bring for us!

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Resolving

01.03.2011

HAPPY NEW YEAR! I’m not too big on making resolutions, or rather, I’m not too good at sticking to them… Nevertheless, Brian and I have decided to attempt quite a few things this year: 1) Walk the dog daily 2) Low carb – reduce my sugar intake (I’m a sugar addict) and just generally make [...]

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It Isn’t All Roses

12.26.2010

I want you all to know – I really am not Betty Crocker or Martha Stewart. Shock, I know. I will pause now while you come to terms with that…… Okay, so I had to let you know the real scoop. Sometimes I suck. Sometimes my recipes bomb. Sometimes I sew things shut that I [...]

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New each week: Throw Out Thursdays

12.14.2010

Okay, I admit – I am not an organized person. It’s embarrassing – I wish I was, I love how an organized space looks, but it’s not me. Not saying I won’t be there one day but I’ve never figured out a system to get it all organized. Things do find their place and I know [...]

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So Thankful

12.01.2010

You may be thinking this post is a little late, but we’ve been busy around here!  Brian’s birthday was last Wednesday, the day before Thanksgiving, so I was getting prepared for that in addition to having house guests for the Thanksgiving weekend. I was busy baking, wrapping, cleaning, taking people to the airport, and trying [...]

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Who is the fairest of them all? (Christmas Photos)

11.18.2010

It’s that time of year, and though I am not quite there mentally, luckily a photographer that I’ve been blog stalking is ahead of the game and reminded me that I needed a photo for Christmas cards. Now, which one should we choose??     (all photography by Lukas VanDyke Photography) And a rant: why are [...]

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PSA: Please adopt a pet

11.11.2010

Just a quick Public Service Announcement today as we gear up for the holidays and gift giving: If you’re thinking of adding a pet to your family this holiday season, please seriously consider adopting from a local shelter or rescue group.  Dying for a puppy? There are puppies who need to be adopted, and if you can’t [...]

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Needs

11.04.2010

It’s interesting that we become consumed with unnecessary thoughts and cares and even desires. Mine are consumed by anything “house” these days (and before house it was “wedding”, and before “wedding” it was something else) – reading blogs, planning the next project, imagining spaces, working on a project……. Last night we went to bible study [...]

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Married Couple w/out Children Seeks Same…

10.31.2010

This week, Brian and I finally stepped out beyond our comfort zone and tried a new church.  Though not in San Pedro, it isn’t too far from us, about a 15 minute drive.  I had been invited there by a gentleman I met at a garage sale quite a few months ago, so when we [...]

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Who are we?!

10.29.2010

We are 20-somethings, newly married, dog lovers, and first time homeowners.  Besides discovering windows built within walls, tearing out lath and plaster, and hanging drywall, we do have real lives and real jobs. Aleah is a telecommuting marketer in the real estate industry who loves all things crafty and sweet, while Brian works in transportation [...]

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