This is what happens at my house after dinner is made, served and I've cleaned up the kitchen.  We, or I should say he, laps the kitchen table.  Tonight he would purposely fall and I would yell, in that squeaky voice, 'WIPEOUT!'...and that would give me the belly laugh I love to hear.  I am a bit biased, but his laugh is so...

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Some shots from Max's first real experience with snow.  There was last year's blizzard, though he was clueless.  This year, much more fun...laughed each time he fell into the snow (and of course couldnt get up because of all his gear!).  ...

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This mama is happy.  My two boys.  Life is full.  (now, a name...ugh) ...

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I decided to make these cupcakes just because.  And its January.  And I think people need pick-me-ups in January.  And what cupcake doesnt pick up one's spirit?  Say hello to Just Because January Cupcakes!  They have just the right amount of orange flavoring in the cupcake, and the cream cheese frosting (which I wont make again, as you can see doesnt have any form)...

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Today looks like this:I am not sure about Max, but I've been feeling the winter blues.  Probably because we've been pretty much cooped up in the house on the weekends.  Today I felt we needed a little Happy in the house.  I call it the snowy day garland, but really its the Happy Day Garland, from MADE.  I think its perfect.  Adds just...

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This is the year I stick to the reading.  I miss it.  Something about a book that intrigues me, takes me away, entertains me.  I have been having a hard time committing to the reading since Max arrived, and I have no idea what kind of free time I will have with having another baby.  But I committed to two books a month.  I...

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Some of you might recall the Random Thoughts by Jack Handy segments on Saturday Night Live.  To me, so stupid, hysterical.  So every time when I hear 'Random Thoughts' I immediately think of those.  So here goes:-Fresh strawberries are SO expensive out-of-season, but every once in a while I'll indulge. -Being a working parent, I literally have 15 to 20 minutes to put...

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Happy New Year everyone!  Hope you enjoyed your celebration and are looking forward to the *new* year and what it can bring. I have been reflecting on 2011 over the last couple of days, and I have no strong feelings about the year - good or bad - just surprised it went so fast.  2012 is going to be a year of change...

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