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          {Family} Date Night: Hydraulic Hearth

          October 26, 2023

          Date Night: Waxlight Bar a Vin

          February 8, 2022

          Why I Love Weddings

          September 18, 2020

          6 Years Later and Full Circle

          January 29, 2020

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe: Part 2

          August 15, 2025

          The Great Cucumber Catastrophe of 2025: Part 1

          August 15, 2025

          A Five Month Recap. Of Sorts.

          July 20, 2022

          Farmhouse Makeover: German Smear/Schmear

          February 10, 2022

          It’s National Margarita Day- Celebrate Accordingly in WNY and DC!

          February 22, 2017

          Thanksgiving in DC? Here are a few specials…

          November 21, 2016

          Date Night: Mythology, DC

          November 14, 2016

          Date Night: Cozy Cocktails at The Gibson, DC

          November 3, 2016

          #MedinaStrong

          March 19, 2020

          Midnight Tacos with Mariachi de Oro

          July 21, 2018

          Date Night (with Friends): Hotel Henry, Buffalo

          October 31, 2017

          Because….Tacos.

          October 4, 2017
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A Rebel Thanksgiving

Let’s face it – Thanksgiving away from family downright sucks. 2 years ago, we spent 11 hours trapped

November 25, 2015
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Our Life

An Open Letter – Just Say No to the “Holiday Rush”

Today is November 3rd, and for the first time this season, I stumbled upon a message on Facebook

November 3, 2015
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Dating Our Life Wedding Plans

One Year Engaged!

On October 23rd last year, I was on my way home after a late night of parent conferences

October 23, 2015
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Our Life

We’re TWO!!!

Two years old, that is. Yesterday was officially two years from our very first post, The First Minute.

October 13, 2015
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Dating Our Life

Are you ready for some “Fantasy” Football?

Those who know me well know that I love all things fall. There is nothing better than the

September 18, 2015
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Our Life

Radio Silence.

At one time in my life, I would have buckled under the massive amount of guilt over letting

September 15, 2015
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Our Life

Revisiting the Long-Distance Relationship

Summer is a bittersweet time for us.  In the beginning of our relationship, we spent 8 months driving

July 31, 2015
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Miah’s Final Giveaway: Smiling Dog Coffee Company

To say that the support we have received over the last few weeks over Miah’s passing would be

July 22, 2015
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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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