I tried geocaching today. Never heard of it? Neither had I. My sister Lizzy and her boyfriend Fred were over today. While we were hanging out, Fred asked if I'd ever heard of geocaching. Pronounced Geo (like the car) cashing (like I'm taking my check to the bank for cash). He explained that it was… Continue reading How to GPS a duck – and kiss a lamb
You smell
After my workout this morning, I headed to the grocery store down the block to pick up the amazing-awesome-totally-can't-miss bags of onions, potatoes and carrots for only 99 cents each. As I departed my car and braced myself against the biting wind, I noticed a smell on the air blowing by me. Hot dogs. Oh… Continue reading You smell
15 Items or Less
I decided to hit the supermarket today on my way home from the gym. Normally I don't have time to do so, but it was a short workout day - so I figured I'd be all good. The first mistake I made was to allow my 2 year old to request (and receive) the cart… Continue reading 15 Items or Less
Potato vs. French Fry
I've been attempting to lose the 40+ pounds I packed on during my recent pregnancy. I've been doing pretty well too. Eating right, hitting the gym 5 days a week. But last night - I'd had enough. All I wanted was McDonalds. Their new ad campaign is incredible and has been taunting me for over… Continue reading Potato vs. French Fry
Re-stacked
I'm well aware that my opinions are tainted by my previous experiences in life. This however does not change them. While working out today I noticed something unusual (for the Y). An incredibly ripped young guy working out on the free weights. I've previously been a member of a large-always-open-meat-market type gym - and guys… Continue reading Re-stacked
Spanish Soliciting
I just got a phone call that went like this: Me: Hello? Caller: Hello, my name is Rosa, I'm calling from data (insert word I couldn't understand here). Is there someone who speaks Spanish I could talk to? Me: NO. Rosa: Not at this time? Or not at all. Me: Not at all. Rosa: Ok,… Continue reading Spanish Soliciting
Roller Skating
This weekend I went to a birthday party. A roller skating birthday party. Actually, I took my niece to a roller skating birthday party. Her mom (my older sister) hasn't been feeling well lately, so in came her auntie to the rescue!! One of my other (I have three) sisters came with me so I… Continue reading Roller Skating
Lent
Giving up Facebook for lent.
Attempted Blogging
My husband has been after me for months to create a blog. So, here it is. It's not like I have enough to do already. I'm a stay-at-home mom running after a very active two year old and delighting in a very mellow 8 week old. My days are filled reading books, chasing, hugging, changing… Continue reading Attempted Blogging
Red Velvet Cake
I made this cake for my sister's 30th birthday party. It was heavenly. Amazing. Probably the best cake I've ever eaten. You will think it's well worth all the effort. I promise. Red Velvet Cake * 1/2 cup shortening * 1 1/2 cups white sugar * 2 eggs * 2 tablespoons cocoa * 4 tablespoons… Continue reading Red Velvet Cake
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