Alix taking photos at Leonard Oakes WInery during the lynoaken summer concert series.
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A "Rockstar" turns 40. Happy Birthday, Alix.

You may call her a teacher, a mother, a friend, a small business owner, a photographer, or
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A "Rockstar" turns 40. Happy Birthday, Alix.

 Alix in her garden on our farm. She loves to plant and grow edible flowers.
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The One with All the Resolutions

I have been waiting a long time to use this title. It's my favorite episode of Friends
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The One with All the Resolutions
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Our List of Must Watch Christmas Movies

It's December 19th and our time to fit in as many Christmas movies as possible is dwindling.
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Our List of Must Watch Christmas Movies
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Happy 40th Birthday, Scott!

It feels like just yesterday we were at Hunan Number One in Arlington, surrounded by our DC
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Happy 40th Birthday, Scott!
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Halloween Cocktails on the Farm

After putting together 3 of his favorite autumn cocktails, Scott got in the spirit of Halloween this past week and set to work crafting a few more spooky libations before we set off for Mexico. We get back on the 29th, so we needed to get in a little celebrating before the
October 24, 2016
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Celebrating 2 Engaged Years in Cancún!

Two years ago today, Scott lured me to the Old Town Waterfront and fell to one knee. It is hands down one of my favorite memories of my entire life.   But today we woke up and looked out our balcony at sun, sand, and a week of relaxation.  We arrived in
October 23, 2016
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Friday Minutes: Something for Everyone

It’s been a crazy week. The Buffalo Bills won their 4th in a row, both of us won our fantasy football games, the weather has gone from the 70s to 50s, the debates are finally over, and we still haven’t packed a single item for our trip to Mexico. Basically, we’ve done
October 21, 2016
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Baby Steps

Once upon a time I wrote from the heart. Every post was laden with the uncensored emotion of the moment, the angst and the turmoil that left me breathless in a dark hallway alone in an empty house in Syracuse. I turned to writing to relieve the pain, and my first blog
October 19, 2016
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5 Mistakes We Made Moving Home

Lately my life feels like one big cinematic analogy. If it’s not Dorothy Gale, it’s Forrest Gump. If it isn’t Forrest it’s Scarlett O’Hara. If it isn’t Scarlett it’s Melanie from Sweet Home Alabama. Our decision to move home was calculated, albeit fast. We had thought about moving eventually, years down the
October 18, 2016
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