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14 years and counting…

October 5, 2022October 5, 2022 Maureen

It’s hard to believe it’s been 14 years since I said, “I do” to this man. This is the longest, and by far best, relationship I have ever been in. Even though we couldn’t be together today (since you won’t let me retire – LOL!), you were on mind all day. Funny that we sit Continue reading

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Good-Bye Stitch

November 27, 2020November 27, 2020 Maureen

So, I did a thing the day before Thanksgiving. Let me explain. November has always been a special month. I’ve always loved Thanksgiving and it’s also my mom’s birthday month. With 2020 being what it is, I’ve had lots of time this year to reflect during this extended quarantine. I’ve been thinking a lot about Continue reading

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Meet Arlo

October 4, 2020October 8, 2020 Maureen

After weeks of waiting, we finally picked up our little puppy on Friday, September 18th. After living with him for two weeks, I think it’s safe to safe we are all 100% in love. Yes, even Brian. So, here he is – our little Arlo! Of course, he has his own Instagram account. Be sure Continue reading

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Carlsbad Labor Day Weekend Getaway

September 15, 2020September 16, 2020 Maureen

We’ve been really good about social distancing, wearing masks, and staying home. We’ve only left the house for necessities, a handful of work-related business, and a few walks around the neighborhood. After nearly six months of staying safe at home, we decided that we really needed to get away, safely. So we grabbed our masks, Continue reading

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Puppy Update – He’s Getting Bigger!

September 13, 2020September 16, 2020 Maureen

We received updated pictures from our breeder today. He is getting so big! We spent the weekend prepping for his arrival. We had to put up puppy gates at the top and bottom of the stairs so he can’t run or up or down. Dachshunds are prone to back injuries so we are putting precautions Continue reading

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Puppy Update – Week 4

August 24, 2020August 24, 2020 Maureen

Unfortunately, we didn’t receive any updated puppy photos last week and we were pretty sad. We waited patiently but nothing arrived. So, this week we contacted the breeder and she sent us a couple. He’s really getting big and now has his eyes open. I think we all sighed…”Ohhhhhhhh!” when we saw these. We also Continue reading

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Puppy – Week 2 Update

August 3, 2020August 2, 2020 Maureen

We are still waiting for the arrival of our puppy. The suspense is killing us but we live for these weekly photo updates from our breeder. Here are a couple updated photos. The puppy countdown continues! puppy countdownCountdown

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Girl Scout Sewing Weekend

August 2, 2020August 2, 2020 Maureen

Even though the COVID-19 pandemic has stopped pretty much everything, it hasn’t stopped our Girl Scout troop. Violet’s troop is bridging from Brownies to Juniors and as one of their troop co-leaders, I wanted to make it special. So, I spent an entire Saturday sewing patches on 10 Girl Scout’s Junior vests. Here’s a look Continue reading

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Our Family is Growing

July 28, 2020July 28, 2020 Maureen

We are so excited to announce that soon our family will be growing by one! No, I’m not pregnant. We are adopting a miniature dachshund! I’ve long been a fan of this breed of dog and have wanted to get another one for a long time. Brian has been adamantly apposed for as long as Continue reading

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Virtual Scouting

July 6, 2020July 6, 2020 Maureen

This weekend was a three-day weekend. It was our nation’s Independence Day. Ironic, since we are still in lockdown thanks to the COVID-19 pandemic. While a lot of people are unhappy about not being able to leave the house, I’ve been really enjoying being home. Since the stay at home orders were enforced for California Continue reading

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