SO…Pixel went to the hospital a few days ago. She’d come back from the vet a few days earlier and had a clean bill of health from the doctor but something was amiss, and missed, by Mark our ten-year-old-going on 50 veterinarian.
Pixel stopped eating on Friday. She was vomiting regularly. She hasn’t loved the transition [...]

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Here are kittens, loved by anyone who likes cats…do you like cats? These cats will kick your cats behinds when it comes to cuteness.
They’re names are Lola…
 
And Pixel…
 
 
SEE MORE PHOTOS!!!

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This weekend Lapster and I went on our first camping trip of the season. We usually plan a few weekend excursions each summer. This year, we decided to get started early — and headed up to Deception Pass. Washington State has an incredible number of parks (120 state parks, 4 National Parks, [...]

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This week my grandparents have been married for 63 years. Yes, that’s right 63 years. Which seems like a lifetime to me – literally — since I am turning 30 this year. Just to put this into perspective here are a few events from 1944 the year they were married:

World War II: [...]

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It’s a New Year and I can’t help but try to start again. We all have dreams of being better, smarter, and more disciplined. However, right now I seem to be asking a lot of the same old questions with a new flavor. My current top 10:

How can I make the most money with minimum [...]

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Hi everyone! Just so that you know, we survived the big blow of 2006 with our wits and home intact. Our power never went out, but we did flood a little. Rain came in through the concrete at the back of the house and made a rather large puddle in our kitchen via the bathroom. [...]

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Huge amounts of garlic smashed potatoes
Another rainy day in Seattle
Pie – pumpkin
Perhaps more pumpkin Pie.
Yucatan Peninsula. Bali. Mexico or Greece. Planning a vacation for the spring.
 
The Red Candy flavored cocktails for our Thanksgiving extravaganza. (Check out our recipe)
Having supportive families.
Another year, and we are still kicking.
New opportunities ahead.
Kitchens full of delicious smells and food.
Sleeping in.
Getting [...]

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I have never been to Las Vegas. As a cultural icon, every capitalist should make the pilgrimage at least once in their life (in a private jet and a black stretch limo, preferably) and experience why sin is so good, without actually sinning. I got a deal (flight and hotel) and I’ll be staying 2 [...]

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Everybody is talking about it! So I figured I would add my two cents. Come on VT Girl. Be original! So Forbes magazine told men — Don’t Marry A Career Women. Women Bloggers everywhere are going crazy! Check out some great selections.
Does it Never End?, Don’t Marry Career [...]

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My friends’ are getting married in the fall.  Here’s the email exchange. . .
“send me your address.”
“cool. can’t wait to get the invite. kiss your fiance for me.”
“we actually prefer the term “freedom friend” to fiance.”

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