The Bark

Rowley just got her first piece of mail today! Paul and Sheila were kind enough to send a funky magazine we have yet to stumbled upon, called The Bark, our way. Once Rowley drifts off to sleep I can't wait to spend some time flipping through the pages. I'm already in love with some of the funky dog beds pictured on the inside cover! Maybe we could figure out a way to make a Popsicle Pants Parker dog bed in our free time! We will keep our fingers crossed. Thanks Paul and Sheila. Rowley loved the surprise!

Congratulations Mom!

This week couldn't have been better.

After much anticipation Mom sold and bought a house! We couldn't be more pleased for her.

Although it is strange saying goodbye to the house I grew-up in, I'm so excited for Mom. She has found an amazing place in Medfield that she gets to build a condo from scratch.

Hopefully I can repay her for looking through all those wedding magazines a few years ago by looking through architecture and interior design magazine in the months to come. It looks as if this spring and summer will be busy since she moves at the end of August.

Congratulations Mom!

Rowley's Arrival

Rowley has arrived! After much work "dog-proofing" our house (the place hasn't been this clean since we moved in), purchasing crates, toys, and treats we were ready to head to Maine to pick-up our new pup.

Last weekend we made the trip to Warren, Maine for the newest member of our family. It's hard to believe we have had this little German Shepard for a week. We swear she has already grown. Fortunately, she has started to sleep though the night. It took us a while getting use to waking up every 2 hours at night to let her out -- sleep is something we haven't had much of until trading off who looks after her this weekend. Managing on a few hours of shut-eye each day is the least of our troubles considering how rewarding every other minute is with her by our side.

Fortunately, Rowley doesn't mind us sticking a camera in her face. We'll try our hardest not to post too many photos of her -- it's not easy considering how cute she is!

Here is the first of many slide shows: (Click on the thumbnail below to start the slide show).

Rowley
March 22 - 29 2008

Rowley's Arrival

And the Winner is...Emily

Every Easter my Mom's side of the family has their annual Egg Crack. I have no idea how the tradition started, but we have been keeping the tradition alive with success. Since explaining how the Egg Crack works would take up much of your patience anyone interested in learning more should send $3.00 to the address below. Please allow 12-16 weeks for delivery.

This year Emily won the egg crack (a first in 26 years). Emily's winning egg (aka "The Crusher") pummelled the competition -- the sweet looking teddy bear/bunny rabbit painted facade won't fool us again next year. This couldn't be a better surprise for all since Easter happens to be her favorite holiday and she traveled the furthest to be there.

Here are a few images from the exciting afternoon.

Welcome Home Emily!

Welcome home Emily! I'm not exactly sure when Emily, my Mom, and I just took a little time to hang out together. Since Emily is home for Easter Mom and her decided to stop by for an impromptu visit. It's been good to hear how her classes are progressing. Fortunately, Jay was able to sneak a camera and snap a casual photo of all of us. I believe that last time a candid group shot was taken of all of us together Emily and I must have been in grade school. Although none of us like having our photo taken, it's nice to finally have a recent image of all of us together.

Back from the Bahamas

I just returned from a wonderful and restful vacation with my Mom, my aunt Anne, and cousin Victoria. Mom was kind enough to invite me to travel to the Bahamas with the rest of the crew for 8 days. The weather was a much needed change from the bitter cold. Nothing beats lying in the sun all day, not having to cook one meal, and of course time with your family. Mom, thank you for a wonderful trip. I love you.

Husband of the Year

After much procrastinating, today was the day to pack for the Bahamas. My Mom has been kind enough to invite me along with the girls (my Aunt Anne and cousin Victoria) for a week in the sun.

The most dreaded part of preparing for a last minute trip to the sun, has to be trying on last year's bikinis. I confronted my fears late last night and instantly had plans for today -- find at least 2 bikinis. After 5 hours and 7 stores later the mission was complete.

Not being a fan of shopping, especially when hunting for necessities needed the next day (it seems to be a common occurrence for me), I was so pleased when Jay offered to spend the day with me. I don't know how he managed to withstand dressing room after dressing room. If there is a husband of the year award drifting out there it has his name on it.

The day wouldn't have been the same without him. Between watching him pull out the most absurd outfits for himself at Filene's Basement and then finding a smile still on his face after I returned from 45 minutes of trying on different suits (I managed to snag 13 - 15 different bikinis at once -- I was desperate) he couldn't have amazed me more.

Jay, I don't know where I found you...but thank you for making the day a blast. I promise you won't have to return to any of those stores again soon -- you know I'm not in any rush. I love you.