Category Archives: Birthdays

When craftiness calls

Weary weekender update: My favorite (and I’ll admit, odd) way to refuel after weekend getaways is to spend some time at my happy place, Target, and that is exactly what I did with my mom and sister last night. While there, … Continue reading

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Let’s eat

Sidney Street update: I am pleased as punch at how well little Bean’s birthday invites turned out. What do you think? I know I constantly tout Des Moines, but I truly think it’s an amazing city. Case in point, tomorrow Restaurant … Continue reading

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Sidney’s Street

T.G.I. the weekend update: The weekend was wonderful as most of it was spent with friends and family. On Saturday my mom and I ran around to a few stores and I watched Sid as she “helped” Grandpa pick up … Continue reading

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Let’s get it poppin’

Bestie’s birthday update: I was all over the place this weekend as can be shown by the following photos: Tomorrow I get to attend one of my favorite events in Des Moines, Yankee Doodle Pops. It is a combination of … Continue reading

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Bestie’s birthday

Keep your cool update: The high yesterday was 102 degrees. The only way to make that bearable was my post-work dip in the pool accompanied by this little cocktail. Tomorrow is my bestie Molly’s birthday and I can sum our … Continue reading

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Tea time

Daddy’s girl update: As soon as the 5 o’clock whistle blew I was out the door and on my way home with the windows down. After I snagged my husband at home we headed down to the East Village to enjoy … Continue reading

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Daddy’s girl

Mom on my mind update: Yes! Both of my mom’s Mother’s Day gifts are taken care of, but I can’t post them on here because I’m going to try and keep it a surprise until this weekend. I’ll be sure to … Continue reading

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Treat your tootsies

Cheesy buffalo goodness update: Marcus went out-of-town on Wednesday, so I had to wait until last night to make the Buffalo Chicken Quinoa Mac & Cheese. And wouldn’t you know it, the darn dish was finger-lickin’ good! I really had no … Continue reading

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The unknown week ahead

Big sis birthday update: This weekend was filled with time spent enjoying the company of our family and friends. On Saturday the fam got together to cheer on our Jayhawks WIN against rival Mizzou, and to celebrate Mariss’ birthday. Later … Continue reading

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Cheese and beer soup, Amen

Birthday boy update: Marcus got to celebrate his day of birth for the entire weekend and this evening. Yesterday we took a trip to the mall to pick up a few microplanes that he’s been just dying to have then headed … Continue reading

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