You guys, THIS is my favorite age ever. Our whole family is just over-the-top in love with this sweet girl. If there are nine things to know about Ani at nine months: Crawler! She picked it up just a day or two after I wrote the eight month post. Also, a stander, now, as long as she has something to…
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A Whirlwind Weekend in Boston
1. I’d take you out for brunch at Cafe Luna in Central Square, Cambridge. You can order whatever you want, but I’d strongly recommend the lemon-ricotta pancakes topped with raspberries and mascarpone cheese. Their grilled biscuits with honey are also delicious, and for protein, I usually order a side of bacon. (For dinner, the North End is a must: see below.) 2. It’s famous for a reason! You shouldn’t miss the Freedom…
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28 Years
Today is my last day as a 27 year old (earlier this week, Ella saw the number 37 on something and said, “Hey, that’s how old you are!” I was quick to correct her). It’s been a great year for me, and I anticipate another good year ahead. I feel really lucky that I’m blessed with a generally happy disposition…
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Journey by Aaron Becker
You all know I love a good wordless picture book. And Journey is a GOOD wordless picture book. Actually, it’s a great wordless picture book. I reserved this from the library after my librarian friend Jen recommended it on Twitter, but didn’t get around to opening it until a week or so later. And then, when Ella finally picked it…
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Roasted Vegetable and Chicken Rice Bowls with Guacamole and Ranch
A couple of weeks ago, we went on a little picnic to the Duke Gardens. Which are amazingly beautiful. When we came in April for Blue Devil Weekend, we had a Sunday afternoon lunch with Bart’s assigned Fuqua buddy and her boyfriend, which was delightful. The weather was perfect, Ani slept in her stroller almost the entire time, and the…
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