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Santa Claus - Real Versus Fake

Posted by Cate under Holidays and More, Narrative

Nicholas is like a forty-year-old man trapped in a five-year-old’s body. He uses words like “apparently” and “unacceptable” freely in conversation, and in the correct way. He never ceases to amaze me by the things he says and thinks about and not a week goes by that he doesn’t ask me a question where I […]

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Pre-Thanksgiving Feast: Bacon and Herb Roasted Turkey

Posted by Cate under Holidays and More, Narrative

On the Martha Stewart episode that I mentioned I watched yesterday, Emeril Lagasse also made an Herb Roasted Turkey, a recipe I decided to make tonight. A paste with softened butter, crispy bacon and chopped, fresh herbs goes under the skin and the turkey breast bakes for a little over an hour, basted a bit […]

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Happy Halloween!

Posted by Cate under Holidays and More

Twenty-eight eyeball cupcakes for school.
My superhero.
My parents dog, Beauregard, dressed up for the occasion.
Nicholas’ Treat Bag, recording his costumes over the years.
Twenty-five goodie bags ready to go to school.

Our 4-1/2 week old Sweet Pea of a neighbor.
My niece, Sophie, three weeks old tomorrow.
Getting tired.
Another year, another […]

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Fourth of July Recap

Posted by Cate under Friends and Family, Holidays and More

Too much noise from all the firetrucks!

This guy was so nice - he actually stopped and asked if I got my picture.
A heckuva lot of pink for a bunch of guys!

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Happy Anniversary to Us!

Posted by Cate under Holidays and More

Today, The Husband and I celebrate nine years of marriage. These days, when marriages end as quickly as a reality TV star’s fame, nine years is quite an accomplishment. It is definitely never boring, that’s for certain, and we’re looking forward to many, many more years of happy craziness.
I couldn’t decide whether to stay home […]

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