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Guess What Scott Wanted for Christmas…

Ever since we got home, my guy has been living the dream, playing with his nephews. And now

December 12, 2016
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DC Engagement Session GIVEAWAY from Joffoto!

After spending the morning shooting with Joffoto, it was impossible not to want to share his talent with

June 2, 2016
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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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Miah’s Giveaway #5: The SMARTCOOKEE Company

Though I’ve always known how important it is to treat our own bodies with care when it comes

July 17, 2015
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Miah’s Giveaway #4 – Pawz Dog Boots

Happy Monday! After escaping this past weekend to the Boca Raton Resort in Florida, Scott and I are

July 13, 2015
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Miah’s Giveaway #3 – Alexandria Edition

Though our roots are strong in Western New York, we love our life in Virginia. Alexandria is home

July 10, 2015
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Miah’s Giveaway #2: Animal Heart Pendants

This second giveaway is a sentimental one. When thinking about losing Miah, I didn’t know what the most

July 9, 2015
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Miah’s Giveaway #1: Starmark Bob-A-Lot Intelligence Toy

This giveaway item is near and dear to my heart, as it was one of Miah’s all-time favorite

July 8, 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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