When my mom was 12 years old her mom bought a matching dresser and headboard. Years later, when my mom moved into her own house, my grandma gave her the set. When I grew up I used the headboard in …
A Gyro Like No Other
Dennis woke up early today, kissed me on the forehead, and went upstairs for complimentary breakfast at the hotel. Shortly after he sent me a message: It’s nice up here. Incredible views of the city. Not one for breakfast, but …
Returning to Panama for our Babymoon!
ba·by·moon
ˈbābēˌmo͞on/
noun
informal
noun: baby-moon
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a relaxing or romantic vacation taken by parents-to-be before their baby is born.
Our friends Ally and Adam are a few months ahead of us in the first-time-parent adventure and when Ally told me
The House Hunt Might Be Over!
After 7 weeks, 35 houses, and 5 separate offers, we might finally have a house.
It all started when we met our realtor, Adam Isaacson, in late March. He was recommended by a close friend, with a supporting recommendation from …
House Hunting in D.C. – Scratch That. Let’s Talk About Money
Dennis and I are house hunting. When we moved to D.C. nearly 5 years ago we were certain we’d only be here for three. Alas, here we are, with no intention of leaving anytime soon.
We currently pay $2150 per …
Girls’ Weekend in La Jolla
The past few weeks I have been the Acting Director of my unit, performing both my own role and that of my departed supervisor. While the additional duties have been educational and challenging (in a good way), I have been …