Anyone who says sunshine brings happiness has never danced in the rain. So grab someone you love and go play in the rain! {2009, credit Robert Winton} {2010} {2011, credit Phillip Mackenzie} Happy anniversary to my best friend, my husband, and the man who will be a fantastic father in just a few short weeks! [...]
Nick is not the best secret keeper. Never has been and probably never will be. Though he did surprise me with a perfect weekend almost three years ago. One that concluded with him slipping a lovely ring onto my finger. Oh, and he managed to keep the news of Peanut quiet for almost two months. [...]
After spending Friday in the Boston, we drove west to Leominster to see the bride and groom on their final night before becoming Mr. and Mrs. The ladies drank wine, the boys had beers, and I enjoyed a large slice of apple pie a la mode. Unbelievably, we all slept in on Saturday until well [...]
We’re in Ann Arbor this weekend to celebrate the graduation of Nick’s brother from the University of Michigan. I may have even sung the Michigan fight song in his honor. But before we attended the event last night, we had another ceremony to watch: The Royal Wedding, of course. While we were snuggled on the [...]
I did this last year and thought it would be fun to do again. So here we go! January: My brother moved to London, and we hosted a going away party in his honor. Complete with bangers ‘n’ mash, curried beef pies, and British brews. February: We spent our last night on Locust Lane and [...]
On Wednesday night, before the craziness of Christmas enveloped us, we had a quiet night at home. Just the two of us. We had mushrooms stuffed with lump crab meat and glasses of Traminette. Salmon with a brown sugar and soy sauce marinade, pan-fried scallops, and roasted sweet potatoes. It was delicious. And relaxing. And [...]
This year we mailed Christmas cards to California and Germany and many places in between. And with each card, we included a recipe for our new favorite cookies: pumpkin oatmeal with white chocolate chips and dried cherries. Thanks to Kate for hosting the Minted giveaway and to Philip Mackenzie for the festive fall photos! Happy [...]
Check out The Culinary Couple today on Living like the Kings! Then stick around to meet Kat and Jon, see their super cute nursery-in-progress, and try some of their favorite recipes. Thanks for having us, Kings!
Thank you, Grandma and Grandpa, for teaching us about love, commitment, and perseverance. We celebrated their 58 years of marriage with a strawberries and cream cake from Providence Divine Cakes in York. It was beautifully decorated with edible gold paint and white chocolate shavings. Speaking of cakes and anniversaries, Nick and I will be celebrating [...]
(scheduled to post from Germany) Happy 28th birthday to my wonderful husband! Here’s hoping we can find a new pair of lederhosen for you to wear today. And a hat just like this. Ich liebe dich.