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Family Date: Blueberry Picking at Empire Orchards

Not once, but twice.It wasn’t on the calendar.There was no plan, no packed bag, no rush. Just a

August 10, 2025
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A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

They say life happens while you’re busy making plans. I haven’t been making plans, but life has been

July 20, 2022
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Oh, BABY.

I’m 32. My clock doesn’t tick, and no babies have been born to my immediate family. The nurturing

November 29, 2016
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Family Date: The New York State Fair, Syracuse NY

To say that my family has a strong connection to the New York State Fair would be an

August 30, 2016
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Inked

Last Monday, my mother, brother and I went in solidarity and had “And this too shall pass” tattooed on us as a reminder of the strength that my mother showed in her hour of true need.

January 4, 2016
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You know your parents are coming into town when…

You know your parents are coming into town when…. 1) Even the top shelf gets dusted. 2) The

October 10, 2014
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Florida Recap Part 4: Beach, Family, and Fun

The engagement really was the highlight of the trip, but once the nerves and anticipation of the moment

August 6, 2014
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Florida Recap Part 3: Will You?

“Marry me” finished that question. Scott and I had always been planning on a summer vacation in Orlando

August 5, 2014
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We're Scott and Al. For over a decade, we’ve been writing side by side, tracing our journey from city streets in DC to country roads in Western New York. Along the way, we’ve shared our table, our dreams, and now our hearts as new parents. This blog is where we gather it all — the flavors, the wonder, the quiet moments and beautiful chaos — embracing every minute of this wild and ordinary life.

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