Monthly Archives: March 2012

Ireland Vacation 2003

Posted on March 18, 2012 by Kristen

Happy St. Patrick’s Day! Today reminds me of the brilliant vacation Jim and I spent touring around Ireland in 2003. We still talk about it as one of our “best vacations ever”. Even the Guinness tastes better in Ireland. Sláinte! It was the … Continue reading →

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My warm-season lawn vs. the HOA

Posted on March 11, 2012 by Kristen

We live in a Traditional Neighborhood Development in the heart of the triangle in Morrisville, NC. Our house was built in 2006 and sodded with cool-season Fescue grass like every yard and green space in the development. That lawn looked unsightly for … Continue reading →

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Violins, Bugs, Tacos, and Dinosaurs

Posted on March 10, 2012 by Kristen

Today was a perfect family day in Raleigh: Bugs, violins, and ballet dancers Tacos and sangria Dinosaurs Around the state capitol On a sunny day in March With Patrick, Mom, and Dad See? Just perfect. One to savor. We started … Continue reading →

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Paleo Breakfast for my Visiting Aunts

Posted on March 3, 2012 by Kristen

My aunts (who happen to be two of my favorite people) were passing through the Raleigh area this morning, and I was thrilled to have them over for breakfast. They both follow the Paleo Diet, so my original idea of … Continue reading →

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