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Goodbye 2012!
You will not be missed.I am not going to do the recap of 2012 because I really didn't blog all that much and honestly I am more than ready to bid so long sucker to 2012.
I'm not implying that the year was all lows.
It wasn't. I made a lot of good memories from this year and I definit…
The Pajama Picture on the Stairs
It makes me so nostalgic to think back to the time when without a doubt in my mind I knew that Santa was coming on Christmas Eve and I'd go to bed with butterflies in my stomach, giddy with anticipation. Willing myself to fall asleep but hoping to hear him land on our roof. And at the crack of….JPG)
Merry Christmas
You can still say that, you know. Even if it is 2 days after Christmas.I hope you and yours had a wonderful Christmas holiday! Since I didn't post on the day, or any day this week so far, I thought I'd pop in.
My parents and sister dropped me off at the Amtrak station last night and I had…
Grandma Sally's Cranberry Bread
# 66 on my list of 101 in 1001 is- Make cranberry bread for the neighbors at Christmas. It also ties in with #69 which is- Learn the names of my neighbors. We're still working on that.I only had time to make 4 loaves of cranberry bread, one of which my roommates and I enjoyed and one that I b…
Twas the "Hodgepodge" Before Christmas
I'm linking up for the holiday edition of the Wednesday Hodgepodge over at my mom's blog. Click below to share your answers as well!1.How will you spend 'the night before Christmas'?
This year will be a a little quieter for our family, which actually sounds lovely right now. It w…
The Weary World...Rejoices
Christmas is still coming. Even in these dark days filled with the grief of so many parents and families. Christmas, full of Hope and the promise of salvation. Born in the darkness of night. And we so desperately need it. This year, oh Lord, this year has been too much.Long lay the world in sin an…
We Decked the Halls!
I have helped decorate a total of 3 Christmas trees, in 3 different houses this year. At Thanksgiving we put up our family tree with my parents. Then my roommates and I went crazy with Christmas decor. And the other weekend I joined my aunt and uncle and my two cousins putting up their tree. Above…
Crafty Gifting & Giving
Every year the Firm where I work hosts a huge Holiday Party that is also a fundraising opportunity. This year funds raised will go to help the still suffering victims of Hurricane Sandy. My manager and I have had so much fun planning the party (which is on Tuesday, gah!) and the all fundraising ev…15 Minutes
I wanted to do a quick recap of my weekend at Young Life Camp. It was amazing- there is nothing sweeter than watching eyes and hearts be opened to the love and awesomeness of Jesus. It was also just a blast- sometimes I know I have more fun than my high school friends.I have tried in numerous blog…
Pre-Camp Target Trip
I'm heading to camp this weekend for Young Life Winter Weekend!! So I had a few things I needed to pick up for the trip and for my cabin. Plus I'll take any excuse I can to go to Target. I have to have a specific purpose in mind when I go to Target, I can't just go for no reason at all,…
My Monday
I was so good this morning. I got up the first time my alarm went off. I had time to wash blow-dry and style my hair, and enjoy a cup of tea. It was quiet and slow, I took my time. I packed up a little bag with a Tupperware of the cookies I'd made over the weekend, plus a yogurt and a couple cl…
Afternoon Tea
This weekend, a very dear friend came to town to play. She got in Thursday evening and stayed in the city with our other shared friend. I met up with them Friday after work at my favorite Mexican restaurant, El Centro DF. Seriously if you live anywhere near D.C. and you've never been, go tonigh…
Extended Weekend/ Halloween
So Sandy came and went and I fortunately don't have any interesting stories to report. We were bracing for a hard couple days, stocking up on junk food and ice and batteries and candles, expecting to lose power at any minute... and, for us at least, it ended up being nothing more than 2 extra d…Shannon Shares
I've been inspired by Blue Eyed Bride's 31 Days of Back to Basics Blogging and I've been reminded that this blog is for me and I can write about whatever I want. I want to remember this time in my life and so I'm just going to share about my day (even if it's dull) and my heart …
Fall Feelings
It's fall which means there is beauty and inspiration every where even if it's lacking from my blog. Friday was a wash-out. After work I ran to the metro in a down pour, but this is what greeted me as I got off my stop:A picture perfect symbol for me of God's promises of good things to…
Hodgepodge
(Click over to link up your answers)1. In what ways do you indulge yourself?
I love to take long hot baths. Unfortunately I do not have a tub, only a shower. And as the weather is getting colder and nothing feels better than sitting in the tub, reading on listening to music or just being quiet, th…
Happy Columbus Day (and #36)
Happy Columbus Day, yesterday! What? You mean you didn't celebrate?I was one of the lucky folks whose office closed and basically all weekends should be 3-days long. I spent all Monday out where I lead Young Life and got to hang out with one of my favorite senior girls. We went to Chipotle fo…
Happy Harvest
Thought I would post a couple shots from the "Wine and Cheese" event we hosted at the firm yesterday- the same event that I dragged hay bales into the office for. We do these about once a month or so and last night's was a fall/harvest theme naturally. I am sure plenty of you are br…
5 D.C Food Trucks: Part 2
I wrote about the first 2 food trucks I tried here and I want to write my reviews of the other 3 out of 5 before the weather gets too cold and you can't enjoy them any more!3. Stella's Popkern: Popcorn is hands down one of my favorite foods. I often just eat a big bowl of it for dinner. I n…
What I Read in September
Last month's reads:The Forgotten Garden- Kate Morton: this is by the same author as The House At Riverton which I read last month. It's another mystery and it jumps around a couple of different time periods, which was a little confusing at time but it was fun figuring out the twists and tu…
Monday Monday
I just cannot believe it is October. I kinda let September get away from me and I wasted many days moping around inside in front of the tv doing nothing that important, unless you count catching up on the past season of Grey's Anatomy, which is partly to blame for the infrequent blogging.But I…
New Boots and Young Life
I can finally cross off # 41 on my list- buy the perfect pair of boots. I have talked about buying boots every fall since I started this blog (2010, 2011). I've pinned boots on wish lists and every time I've decided against them or I tried them on at the store and they didn't fit my …
Happy Birthday Mom!
Happy birthday to my mom. Thank you for loving me and praying for me and playing backgammon with me. I am so glad I got to spend this past weekend at home with you! Hope today is as special as you are and this year is full of as many blessings as you bring to my life!What I Read in August
Last month's reads:Beach Music- Pat Conroy: I love Pat Conroy and all his books that I've read. The Prince of Tides is one of my top ten favorites. I love how he talks about South Carolina and describes it with such poetry, he transports you to that low country. Beach Music covered such a …
