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Three kids, two parents, two crazy cats and a sweet pup traveling the world. We've departed Nicaragua, and are now shouting out from Ankara, Turkey. The blog is authored by Jen, fueled by too much coffee and too little sleep. Follow us as we explore the world! December 30, 2016. Or any number of other things that have happened. Stress, etc. Yet, still. No, its not the weather. I love winter, plain and simple. I love cold, crisp days, and the wonder of a new world that a generous snowfall can crea...As it...
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Happiness is...: July 2011
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Plan into Action: Alex's Room, part 1. It's good to be home from vacation (yes, I know, post to come). Actually, I feel empowered to have survived this past week and still say with a genuine smile, "my cup is half full! And speaking of Alex, she was recovering from vacation overload aka: no naps, too much fun, and late to bed. Tuesday night, she turned around to me in the midst of a pre-bedtime whirl and screams, "Mommy, I have pants in my ants! No space here for batteries. Now onto the meat of this post.
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Happiness is...: November 2011
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A few weeks ago, I played hooky from work in order to spend a quality day of goofing-off with my dear friend Shannon. At the Maryland Zoo. The timing was perfect: a) It was my first day in weeks to walk away from work without the overwhelming pressure of deadlines, b) I was given free admission tickets by my local Managing Partner, and c) God gave us a day full of sun, blue skies, mild temperatures and space to run wild. As if the clarity and brightness on each picture of life is sharper and bolder.
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Crafty Dog Blog: Moo, moo...Wesley's Two!
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Paper crafts and Parties - the things that make Shannon's tail wag. Tuesday, August 31, 2010. Moo, moo.Wesley's Two! My nephew Wesley turned two this past weekend. For his party, his mom Andrea combined two of his loves, cows and ice cream, into a fun party. Andrea set her amazing cow cupcakes on a bed of artificial grass. I stamped these wooden spoons. For ice cream with alphabet stamps using StazOn ink. I made party hats from scrapbook paper and beading elastic. And a shooting foam ice-cream con. Um, a...
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Crafty Dog Blog: Sela's Ladybug Birthday
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Paper crafts and Parties - the things that make Shannon's tail wag. Tuesday, August 17, 2010. My friend Sophia let me help with her daughter Sela's second birthday party. She chose a ladybug and daisy theme. The invites:. The paper cones are filled with red and black M&Ms, of course! Sophia found ladybug toys and temporary tattoos for the goody bags, and I helped dress them up. Sophia had the idea to put spots (felt stickers) on the cups for the juice-too cute! August 19, 2010 at 2:52 AM.
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Crafty Dog Blog: Engine Company 3
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Paper crafts and Parties - the things that make Shannon's tail wag. Tuesday, February 22, 2011. The Dinoia Family let me host a simple party to celebrate their youngest's third birthday. To no one's surprise, he never wavered on his chosen theme-firetrucks. The Craigslist firetruck rides again. Birthday boy fascinated by a tour of the local Volunteer Fire Department. They were very accommodating, and we were happy to make a donation to support them. Favors were mini galvanized pails with yogurt raisins, ...
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Crafty Dog Blog: Dr. Seuss ABC
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Paper crafts and Parties - the things that make Shannon's tail wag. Sunday, October 3, 2010. Mark and I hosted a party this weekend to welcome baby George, the son of a vet school classmate and her husband. George's nursery is decorated with Dr. Seuss ABC bedding, which inspired the party theme. The buffet followed the alphabet, with appetizers from A-Q, and desserts from R-Z. Thankfully, the (several) veterinarians in attendance overlooked the numerous anatomical inaccuracies on the x-ray cookies.
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Crafty Dog Blog: Vintage First Birthday
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Paper crafts and Parties - the things that make Shannon's tail wag. Thursday, January 20, 2011. Was gift wrap from Target, and I carried the dots over onto the invite. I made the banner from stiffened felt, cut with my circle cutter, and adhesive felt letters. I attached them to kitchen twine with mini clothespins. The craft paper letters. The firetruck was the Craigslist score of a lifetime. The sideboard held sweet treats, including handmade (thanks, Mom! 65279;. Friend SuperJen snagged these retro...
