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It’s a boy!

February 21 st

As usual, there was much curiosity about whether we’d bring home a Mini Minal or Mini Ben come summertime.

Last week, we got our answer: It’s a boy.

Despite my desire to wait until delivery to find out the sex of our baby, I knew Ben wanted to know beforehand. And when confronted with the opportunity to find out, I caved to temptation.

Now I’m dying to know which physical features he’s grabbed from each of us and what his personality will be like. One surprise may be out of the way, but there are so many more in store.

Briarwood Then and Now

November 26 th

BriarwoodIt’s been a full year since Ben and I bought and moved into our first house. Closing escrow less than 10 days after our wedding made us wonder whether we moved too fast — you know, buyer’s remorse — but everything worked out just right, and this Thanksgiving one of the things we’re thankful for is the pretty roof over our heads.

To mark the first anniversary of our home purchase, we’re sharing before-and-after pictures. Check out our progress.

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Leaves Be Gone

November 15 th

Though autumn has been eye candy for us, the responsibilities that the season brings upon homeowners isn’t too fun.

I’m talking about raking leaves.

The other weekend, I decided I couldn’t put off the task any longer, so out I went with a rake and tarp in tow. Ninety minutes later, Ben came out with a high-powered leaf blower.

“Figures,” I thought. “Men and their machines.”

We accomplished a lot, and even though I was proud of our newly neat yard, I think I’ll hire someone next year.