Readers!
How’s it going? I’m just sitting here hanging with the Wife. Unfortunately, the Wife is watching the Bachelor.  Double unfortunately, I apparently need my “brain” to do “work” and therefore can’t drink copious amounts of motor oil and call it a night. So in lieu of that I will distract myself by posting about our [...]

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January 3, 2009
I find myself asking, has it really been two years already? We’ve experienced some ups and downs; the downs have made us closer and stronger and the ups have dominated.
My love, appreciation and friendship for Husband grows every day. He is a wonderful provider, comedian, supporter, friend, surprise bed maker and scrambled egg [...]

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Christmas Eve is usually my favorite part of the festivities and this year did not disappoint. It’s the perfect combination of excitement, anticipation, traditions and focusing on the true meaning of Christmas.
We began the morning off with the Cramer family tradition of  popcorn wreaths with the nephews. Try explaining to four boys under the age [...]

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We’ve made it! Granted, I had to sprint to a connecting flight, jump over baggage and yell out loud asking where my gate was with people yelling in response. But we’re here and loving our time. Our trip thus far has been bitter sweet. My next door neighbor, life long friend and second dad unexpectedly [...]

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On the 12th day of Christmas, this is what the Cramers did:have a photo shoot.
Yes, I know I’m a day early, but tomorrow is just going to be too crazy because we JET SET TO OKLAHOMA! I’m just a tid bit excited. For our final day, I thought I would choose some of my favorite [...]

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This is getting ridiculous, I know, sorry…last one, promise.
Last night, Husband and I scored free tickets to a Duke Basketball game. The Cameron Stadium is so neat; it’s totally old school architecutre and only seats 9,300! To put that into perspective, the Marriott Center seats 22,700.

There’s really no “out-of-bounds” the students can barely extend their arms [...]

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I know, 11.5, but just go with me. I have to brag on Husband for a moment.
I have always known how ridiculously talented, smart, charming, funny, thoughtful and good looking he is. Yes, the red hair does it for me. Like I said, I’ve always known these things, but when he receives his much deserved [...]

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On the 11th day of Christmas this is what the Cramers did: reminisce.
There were a few things my Grandma Bowman loved: jewelry, shoes, Nordstrom, See’s Candy and books.
I’ve inherited quite a few of her loves.
I remember every Christmas she would give us a BIG bag filled with beautiful books; she was very particular on her [...]

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On the 10th day of Christmas this is what the Cramers did: hang a non-traditonal garland.

I spotted the inspiration in the Pottery Barn catalog. I love how it turned out, but think I’ll add a few presents to it next year.

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On the 9th day of Christmas this is what the Cramers did: welcome Santa’s sleigh from Salt Lake City.

Thanks Janet & Joe for putting something under our tree. We can’t wait to open them!

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