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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Our Life

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!
Things to Do

Small Business Saturday in Old Town Alexandria

Though many of us started our shopping weeks ago, today marks the second day of the official holiday season. For us, today is a great opportunity to head into Old Town Alexandria for a day of Small Business Saturday shopping. This year over 40 shops will be offering special promotions throughout the
November 29, 2014
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Thanksgiving Day Excitement

I’m a Christmas junkie. But lord do I LOVE me some Thanksgiving. What is it? The turkey? The parade? The gorging until even your elastic pants won’t forgive you? For me, it’s always been about the smell of the house and the family at one table that lends the magic to the
November 26, 2014
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Dating Relationships 101

Relationship 101: Intellectual Conversation

This wasn’t a “planned” post – rather, it stemmed as a response to the conversations we have been having recently and how much they have impacted our relationship. The world right now is a turbulent place and Scott and I live in the thick of the biggest political arena in the country.
November 25, 2014
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Our Life Weekend Recap

Weekend Recap: Scandal (ous)

Scandal
Scandal.  Our weekend consisted of laying low and feeding our appetites with unhealthy amounts of Olivia Pope and Associates. It wasn’t all Netflix, as we did a fair amount eating. Friday night was originally planned as a Date Night In, since Scott was getting back from a work trip and I thought
November 24, 2014
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Dating Our Life

Secret Single Behavior

There is an old Sex and the City episode where Carrie talks about her “SSB – Secret Single Behavior”. It’s the weirdo stuff that we keep on lockdown in the event our significant other will judge – or even worse – find us downright obnoxious or unattractive. Before Scott came into the
November 21, 2014
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