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    Cute as a Button Baby Shower

    One of my best friends and maid of honor is having a baby boy in February so we welcomed his soon to be arrival with a “Cute as a Button” baby shower. I went with a light blue chevron pattern and yellow for the colors. Love me some chevron!  Since my mom is also close to Meghan and her family, she graciously offered to have the shower at her house. Even though it was her house, my OCD was in full bloom and I had to arrange and prep everything myself:) I just can’t help it. The mommy to be. The mom to be with her mom.  I can’t wait…

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    Most Powerful Images of 2011

    Buzzfeed.com recently released the 45 Most Powerful Images of 2011. Below are a few of my favorites.  Members of the national security team receive an update on the mission against Osama bin Laden in the Situation Room of the White House on May 1. Phyllis Siegel, 76, left, and Connie Kopelov, 84, both of New York, embrace after becoming the first same-sex couple to get married at the Manhattan City Clerk’s office. A before and after shot of Joplin, Missouri after a massive tornado on May 22. A monstrous dust storm (Haboob) roared through Phoenix, Arizona in July. Slain Navy SEAL Jon Tumilson’s dog “Hawkeye” lies next to his casket during…

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    Art for Autism

    A few weeks ago my work hosted an Art for Autism event. Our clients and their siblings created all different kinds of art which was then showcased in a local gallery. The best part of the whole thing? I got to spend time with some old-coworkers and enjoy a delicious dinner. What a fun night with great friends!

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    Truths and Lies: The Reveal

    Well, a whopping two of you responded with your guesses. Let’s see who got the most correct shall we? 1. I hate peas TRUTH 2. Until age 22, I was deathly afraid of escalators TRUTH…embarrassingly true 3. J was my first boyfriend LIE…although he likes to pretend 4. I have been to Spain TRUTH 5. On our first ultrasound, the technician originally thought Ben was a girl LIE 6. I laugh when I get really uncomfortable TRUTH…not always appropriate 7. My sister and I are 7 years apart LIE…we are 11 years apart 8. I broke my arm in first grade falling off the monkey bars LIE…I’ve never broken a…