This week’s favorites both have to do with photography — a hobby that I wish I had more time to enjoy! I don’t particularly like to tote around my digital SLR — it’s bulky and heavy, but I always seem to miss it when I leave it at home! Maybe I wouldn’t mind carrying it around so much if it... Read more
In addition to celebrating birthdays and graduations last weekend, we also celebrated our first official wedding event — a co-ed bridal shower in northern Virginia! It was incredibly sweet of the parents of our best man, Mike, (and pseudo parents to Nick since he was in fifth grade) to host the shower at their home. We traveled from Pennsylvania with... Read more
The weekend began in Dover with a belated 17th birthday gift for Laura: green gardening attire! She and her boyfriend, Stephen, — with help from Dad — planted a backyard garden with watermelon, cantaloupe, peppers, cucumbers, and other goodies. Yes, Nick and I are very jealous! Onto a graduation gift for Stephen: the classic “Oh, the Places You’ll Go!” by... Read more
You may notice a few changes ’round these parts. First, I’ve been investing more time recently in social media tools like Twitter and Facebook, so I figured I should include links for anyone who’s interested in following or friending me. (You can also follow WPSU or friend WPSU, both of which I’m administering.) Second, I increased the width of the... Read more
I’m usually completely wiped out after a long run, but I rallied last week and cooked yummy baked lemon pasta when I returned home. I served it alongside tilapia and roasted mushrooms and squash. I need to rally more often! You can find the recipe on The Culinary Couple via The Pioneer Woman Cooks. Read more
Dear Laura, I remember June 2, 1992 like it was yesterday. I raced home from Mrs. Young’s fourth grade class to hear the news of your arrival. Would I have another brother, or would I get a sister? I was so excited that I ran right by the pink balloons on the mailbox. I asked Grandma, “Boy or girl?” “Girl!”... Read more
Fantastic find on The Pioneer Woman Cooks! Emily re-fueled with this pasta dish after a long run, and she looks forward to making it for Nick! (Note: Recipe is halved in this version.) Ingredients 1/2 pound thin spaghetti 1/4 stick (2 tablespoons) butter 1 tablespoons olive oil 1 cloves garlic, minced Juice of 1/2 lemon Zest of 1/2 lemon 1... Read more
The culinary couple traveled to Massachusetts to spend Memorial Day with two of our favorite people — and did I mention they’re also fantastic cooks? They taught us Pennsylvanians how to clean, steam, and eat fresh mussels. They picked up the recipe at a restaurant in Maryland and added a few touches of their own. The broth was so fragrant... Read more
Lately I’ve loved everything having to do with trees and birds — one or both may be included in our wedding motif. {tote via dutchdoor on Etsy} {jewelry catchall via Red Envelope} {love birds cake topper via Daisy Days} {birdhouse via birdhouseaccents on Etsy} Read more
I can’t believe in just three months I’ll be standing in a garden on the banks of the Susquehanna River saying “I do” to the love of my life. Of course, there is A LOT to do before August 28th! Here’s the checklist for this month: Finalize catering details Schedule July meeting with coordinator to finalize decor and order of... Read more