Monthly Archives: November 2010

7. Throw Harry a Rad 5-Year-Old Birthday Party

November 30th, 2010

As someone who sometimes throws parties for a living, I’ve found that I can insert my own ideas into what kind of party Harry wants. I’ve also discovered most ways to make anything 180 times more difficult than it needs to be. This is somewhat fine when you have an only child, who is turning [...]

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Fore! Harry is Turning Five!

November 30th, 2010

A few months ago, Harry turned five. And after much debate, he decided to have a golf party (there’s more about that process here). Soon after, I discovered there were no ready-to-go children’s golf party invitations to be found. For the record, there are dozens of choices involving soccer, baseball, football, and basketball…but no golf. [...]

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Harry’s Favorite Song. Hands Down.

November 30th, 2010

This is Harry’s favorite version of his favorite song. And it is impossible for me to get this out of my head. Therefore, I’ve been humming it almost constantly since September. I’m wondering if it will have the same affect on you.

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In Between Thanksgiving and December

November 29th, 2010

Unlike my down-the-street neighbors, who thought it fitting to put up their Decorated Tree after Labor Day (Keep Austin Weird!), I have a hard time celebrating Christmas (because we celebrate Christmas) before December 1. It just feels wrong. Even when it’s Black Friday and Cyber Monday and WillTheSalesNeverEnd Tuesday, I don’t know…Until it’s actually December [...]

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A Work In Progress.

November 29th, 2010

The bathroom is still under construction and in the process of becoming something better. However, as it is still in-the-works, it is a bit of a mess. I can relate to my bathroom.

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Mary V Photography

November 29th, 2010

I ran across this lovely Etsy shop the other day. The photography is beautiful, and just a bit gloomy. I think that it sorta looks how I feel between the Thanksgiving holiday and December 1st. It looks in-between. I like it. What do you think? The Mary V Etsy Shop is here. Mary Vican’s blog [...]

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Go-To Recipe #6: Enchiladas. (Adapted for the After-Thanksgiving Turkey Leftover Crowd)

November 29th, 2010

Turkey Enchiladas con Corn 2 cups shredded turkey (or chicken, or beef, or shrimp) 1 cup corn 1 ½ cups grated cheese (your choice) salt and pepper 8 flour tortillas 1 cup enchilada sauce (Recipe below) ¼ cup chopped cilantro Heat oven to 400° F. In a large bowl, combine the turkey, corn, 1 cup [...]

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Thanksgiving Gourd Feast.

November 23rd, 2010

Last night, we had a dinner party. And we gourded out. (All the recipes are here). I should also mention that I don’t need to eat again for three weeks. Soy gourdo.

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I’m Thankful for a Person Who Fits in My Sock Drawer.

November 23rd, 2010
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Ace Bathroom Re-do

November 23rd, 2010

Remember I said I wanted to live in the NYC Ace Hotel bathroom? Well, we’re moving that bathroom into our house this weekend. Because nothing says “Thanksgiving” like tearing the walls apart. Right? So far we’ve done this. And this. And this. Awesome, right? I’ll keep you posted on the progress.

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