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gumball party

Posted on August 25, 2013 by thirdstoryies

Twelve days after the actual day we officially celebrated ten with a gumball party of E’s design. Her cousin came into town for the occasion, and we promptly put her to work on the cake decorating. We planned to have the party on the playground of E’s school since it’s just ten blocks from our…

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the many faces of ten

Posted on August 15, 2013 by thirdstoryies

I thought these faces I caught on the camera were pretty funny (and perfectly illustrate E’s personality at 10). Fake drama / sarcasm when reading a touching sentiment in a card: Complete joy at receiving a gift card to shop on her own. (Her little sister’s got her shopping arm ready too.): And this knowing…

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summer berry pavlova with bourbon whipped cream

Posted on August 7, 2013 by thirdstoryies

I spotted this recipe while lounging being completely lazy at M’s parents’ house a few weekends ago. It was featured in House Beautiful, and the photos looked so gorgeous. I mentioned this to M’s mom, and she insisted that I tear the recipe out of the magazine so I did. I knew I could find it…

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