November 2009

[Insert Turkey Pun Here]

November 30, 2009

I figured I’d spare you my usual cheesy post title and get straight to the point This holiday weekend was much needed, don’t you agree? I’ve been catching up on all of the blogosphere celebrations and it seems as though most people had another successful feast and enjoyed some time off. I felt so lucky [...]

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Happy Thanksgiving!!

November 26, 2009

I’m thankful for… A beautiful family. A kind, intelligent and handsome fiance. The ability to enjoy Thanksgiving from the most beautiful place on Earth (photo found here). Good food, good recipes and good moods. See my recent guest post on Mara’s blog for last year’s deliciousness. And last, but certainly not least. YOU!!!! (photo found [...]

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Bender + Bird Food…Eating!

November 21, 2009

Hugs and thank yous to everyone who commented on my last post. Your comments mean so much to me and I am so happy I am able to share these pieces of my life with you. For those of you who took my cookie conundrum to heart and linked or emailed me better recipes — [...]

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Cheers For 6 Years!

November 17, 2009

Yesterday was one of the best Mondays I’ve had in a while – November 16 is a very special day around here. Last year, it involved a 5k for the Special Olympics. Perhaps you remember this goofy video? It just so happens that this date is the anniversary of when Bobby and I first decided [...]

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It’s a…Duck!

November 14, 2009

First of all, huge congrats to my Aunt Jenny and Uncle David — IT’S A BOY!! The name is still to be determined (they are having trouble deciding on one they both like best, haha) but I could not be happier to have a new boy cousin. I can’t wait to pay a visit to [...]

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Eggs-actly

November 10, 2009

This weekend was eggs-actly the right combination of productivity and fun. I was glad to read that so many bloggers enjoyed themselves in San Francisco! Back in the Windy City, I enjoyed watching Northwestern beat Iowa (insert evil laugh), getting out in the unseasonably warm – we are talking 70 degrees in November! – weather, [...]

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The Return of Frank!

November 7, 2009

It’s the weeeeeeeeekend! I am currently situated on the couch while blogging and watching Twilight. It’s time to get in the spirit for the upcoming release of New Moon — perhaps I should start reading again? It wouldn’t be the first time. Or the second. The amazing Jessica — who I am chatting with on [...]

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She DOES Exist!

November 4, 2009

Time flies, huh? I took a few days off from blogging and now here we are at Wednesday already. How have you been? There’s a good reason, I assure you, but I am glad to be back I appreciated all of the honeymoon destination tips I received on my previous post. You have all convinced [...]

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