Monthly Archives: August 2011

Attack of the Killer Vegetables

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Laura

We’ve managed to grow some fairly impressive vegetables this summer.  Take for example, the largest piece of Swiss chard I have ever seen. Or this beet (which you have already seen as a centerpiece):Just that one beet will be enough … Continue reading →

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If I was getting married today…

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Laura

…I would be grateful that the hurricane wasn’t here yet (rain but not bad yet) and I would have this for my head table centerpiece. That’s a beet, just picked this afternoon to rescue it from Isabel. At least we’ll … Continue reading →

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The Front Porch

Posted on August 27, 2011 by Laura

is now inside. [or at least the contents of the porch] Thanks to Nik for rescuing all my flowers!

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Tennis Look-A-Likes Contest Part 5: FINAL EDITION!

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Nik

In the previous edition of the Tennis Look-A-Likes Contest, nobody was able to correctly guess who the Ross Hutchins look-a-like amongst our friends is. I thought it was an easy one but I guess I was wrong.  I’ll leave it … Continue reading →

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We’re [Mostly] Ready

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Laura

Everything’s off the basement floor.  Most of the outside stuff is secured.  We’re making a bunch of ice as we speak.  We see the clouds coming ahead of the worst of the storm. We’ll blog as we can, although if … Continue reading →

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People Get Ready

Posted on August 26, 2011 by Laura

First, we had a tornado. Then, we had an earthquake. Now, we’re expecting a major hurricane. What’s next, the Rapture? Seriously, though, this has been a crazy week!  We don’t have to evacuate thankfully but we’re taking some precautions, such … Continue reading →

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Alaska, Summer 2011, Part 15: Camping Trip #2 (the second day)

Posted on August 25, 2011 by Laura

Part 15 in a series about our trip to Alaska in late June through mid-July, 2011. We woke up Thursday morning to beautiful weather.  We had a leisurely breakfast of ham, cheese, and egg English muffins cooked on the fire … Continue reading →

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5.8!!!

Posted on August 23, 2011 by Laura

We just had a 5.8 magnitude earthquake!  Here!  In Baltimore!!  25 minutes ago!  Our whole house shook for what felt like forever.  I actually ran downstairs into the basement with Ellie because the only thing that I thought it could … Continue reading →

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Papillon

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Laura

Ellie has a little friend from church.  She goes by the name, “Papillon” on her mother’s blog.  Her mom and I get together every so often to walk and hang out.  (You can see Ellie and Papillon at a play … Continue reading →

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AIBLW: Ellie loves fruit! And corn!

Posted on August 20, 2011 by Laura

Last month, we were getting a ton of plums through our fruit CSA.  So we gave one to Ellie every day.  I would take a bite out of it so that she could get into the skin and after that … Continue reading →

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