Jamie and Brett got us these cute mugs for our engagement! Close Up: Great gift if you know someone that just got engaged or married!
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We had another visitor 2 weeks ago, Scott. That’s him at the Crypt of St. Martin. Anyway, back to our weekend. We did a lot in 4 days. He showed up with presents for us!! Velveeta for Jon and paydays for me!! First we went to Jon’s favorite Chinese restaurant near Baker Street for dinner [...]
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My family are on the plane right now. Almost here! I made up a cute little welcome bag for them when they arrived at the hotel. A couple cupcakes from Lola’s (www.lolas-kitchen.co.uk/) and a bottle of Beaujolais Nouveau 2010 (which I know my Dad loves). The cupcakes are strawberry, rocky road, peanut butter & coconut. [...]
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In 4 days my family will be here! I’ve planned out the week, made reservations for tea and dinners, and made an itinerary for them while I’m in class. I CAN’T WAIT!!! We are a crazy family but I’m sure most would consider their family crazy also. We laugh at the littlest thing and just [...]
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My first copy of Time Out London arrived in the mail post this week! Great going away gift from the besties!
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One year ago today I was given the best gift from my parents. The gift of sight (well 20/15 vision to be exact). I started the process when I was 18 years old but I chickened out right before the surgery a couple times. Finally last year I forced myself to go through with it. [...]
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