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Frill Seekers Bazaar: ticket giveaway!

November 2, 2010

One of my mom’s best friends (and a loyal reader of this here blog), Kaye Lambert, is a very talented sculptor. She’ll be showing her work this weekend at the Frill Seekers Bazaar, along with countless other artists, entrepreneurs and generally crafty people. I’m really excited to go check out Kaye’s booth, and of course, [...]

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Kindred spirits

October 27, 2010

I’m finally getting around to sharing my eleventy billion State Fair photos on Shutterfly (sorry for the delay, family) and just came across this one. Makes my heart swell.

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State Fair 2010: The “wee bit embarrassing” part

October 22, 2010

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State Fair 2010: a cultural experience

October 21, 2010

So after countless visits to the State Fair over the years and a stint as the deep-fried ambassador, I learned something important this week: I have A LOT to learn about the fair. Like, tucked back behind the big midway is a neat exhibit by the N.C. Wildlife Commission, complete with shooting range. Meet Beth [...]

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State Fair 2010: culinary odyssey with the Deputy and her Assistant

October 19, 2010

Y’all, I ate this. A cheeseburger between two glazed Krispy Kreme donuts. Well, I didn’t eat the whole thing. But one-third counts, right? And the weirdest thing of all (weirder than a donut cheeseburger)? I didn’t hate it. Using the State Fair’s cool Food Finder, we scoped out new delicacies to try in advance of [...]

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State Fair 2010: a day of firsts

October 18, 2010

This is Small Fry before her very first State Fair ride. We spotted the carousel just after we entered the fairgrounds, and she seemed intrigued by the horses. So Marc took her hand and got in line. I was skeptical. After all, this is the child who refused to ride a kiddie train with her [...]

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First glimpse

October 17, 2010

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Happiness is: the fall farmers market

October 14, 2010

Small Fry and I took a little outing to the state farmer’s market, and it was wonderful. She was totally fascinated by the huge inflatable pumpkins. And row after row of apples. She kept saying, “apples for me!” I was transfixed by all of the beautiful color. Gourds. Mums. Produce too pretty to eat. I [...]

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BugFest!

September 13, 2010

Our version of BugFest didn’t involve many bugs. But instead: sand, music and fair food. Which, of course, means it was awesome. Small Fry had a blast. She marveled over giant roaches and swarming honeybees. She even danced the hokey-pokey for the first time. Baby O enjoyed wandering the capital grounds clutching her parents’ fingers. [...]

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From the bottom of my heart

August 31, 2010

This is one of the few photos of newborn Small Fry and me that does not make me want to cry. I tuck a print into whatever book I’m reading as a reminder that, yes, I struggled, but even more important, I have a beautiful daughter to show for it. Most everyone who reads this [...]

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Hot and now

August 13, 2010

We took a little detour to Krispy Kreme today. You know, because there’s nothing like a hot doughnut when it’s 95 degrees outside. Small Fry loved watching the assembly line. Look, Mommy, the doughnuts are floating in water! Um, sweetie, that’s not exactly water. It’s yummy magical doughnut juice. Yeah. (Got my hat. Ready to [...]

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You Capture: play

July 29, 2010

It’s been a while since I’ve participated in the You Capture photo challenge. I’ve missed it! This week’s theme is: play. Which I thought would be so fun, given that I live with a toddler who LOVES to play. Inside, outside, in her crib. Easy peasy, right? Not so much. The last week in North [...]