tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5599806994819591872024-03-19T00:00:01.183-04:00RED locks & BOLD frames {kate}katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.comBlogger330125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-68274649738419336382015-01-23T10:41:00.001-05:002015-01-23T10:42:20.526-05:00RADIO SILENCESo I have this blog.<br />
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Hi!<br />
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And I haven't posted since March, 3, 2013.<br />
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And even that was a post I'd had saved in my drafts for months.<br />
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It was just a link a round up<br />
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which are easy enough.<br />
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I round up links on pinterest, in my email, sent to friends, saved to my pocket, occasionally posted to facebook or now on this. Not this blog here but this.cm. <br />
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But hi!<br />
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Maybe if I break radio silence I'll start sharing here more often.<br />
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For me.<br />
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To look back on.<br />
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An online journal.<br />
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A place to share links, photos, moments, goals.<br />
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Maybe.<br />
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<a href="http://catversushuman.blogspot.com/2011/10/this-comic-is-dedicated-to-victor.html">cat versus human</a> - matt is such an animal lover, like cat versus human's guy. i love that about him.<br />
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<a href="http://www.swiss-miss.com/2011/12/jesus-is-trending.html">Louis CK, Jesus is Trending</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.indiejanephotography.com/2011/12/koen-blu-puppy-profile">Indie Jane's puppy profiles</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.swiss-miss.com/2011/07/beautiful-swear-words.html">Swiss Miss, beautiful swear words</a><br />
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<a href="http://or-so-i-feel.blogspot.com/2011/11/i-believe.html">Meg, i believe</a><br />
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Before a little site called <a href="http://pinterest.com/katerees711/">pinterest</a> granted me access I used to blog. Now I'm pinning <a href="http://pinterest.com/katerees711/pins/">all the things</a>.<br />
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Enjoy. katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-73727773951859968742013-02-11T12:08:00.000-05:002013-03-03T12:54:35.023-05:00coffee + tea exchange<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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Back in December <a href="https://twitter.com/tumbleweedshc">Beca</a> of <a href="http://www.tumbleweedshandcraft.bigcartel.com/">Tumbleweeds Handcraft</a> put together a <a href="http://www.talesofatumbleweed.com/2012/12/2013-coffee-and-tea-exchange-sign-up.html">coffee + tea exchange</a>. I love coffee and I'm trying to drink more teas so I definitely signed up. I was lucky to be paired with Lauren of <a href="http://www.awildtonic.com/">A Wild Tonic</a>.<br />
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Lauren is a coffee drinker and so I was geeked to be able to send off a some delicious <a href="https://www.facebook.com/populacecoffeeco?ref=ts&fref=ts">Populace Coffee</a> and mug from the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/PopulaceCafe?ref=ts&fref=ts">Cafe</a>! It <a href="http://www.awildtonic.com/2013/02/coffee-and-tea-exchange.html?m=1">looks like she loved</a> it or at least the packaging. yay! <br />
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Lauren sent me three different teas. I'd never had a China OOlong so I was excited to try it. It didn't disappoint. Sometimes I feel like I live on that Stress Relief tea, and you can't go wrong with a caffeine free set since I mostly drink my teas in the evening. </div>
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Thanks Lauren & Beca! katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-71640038685193589292013-02-10T11:20:00.000-05:002013-03-03T12:55:53.065-05:00blueprint prints for valentine's day<br />
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Jordan Ferney of Oh Happy Day shared these adorable and giant <a href="http://ohhappyday.com/2013/02/giant-valentines-day-posters-free-download/">valentine's</a> last week. They reminded me of the customized prints on <a href="http://www.abeautifulmess.com/2012/09/blueprint-copies-of-family-photos-diy-sneak-peek.html">A Beautiful Mess</a>. So I thought it'd be fun to personalize one or two for the upcoming lovey dovey holiday.<br />
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And it really was! A project that I don't have to leave my couch to do, that I can do while watching skiing, heck yes! I did my desaturation to get close to similar levels. The second photo had already been processed through vscocam so I think there's an extra hightened exposure causing the blur there. It was taken the morning Matt and I made the <i>engagement </i>officially, official with a ring and a proposal. <br />
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I didn't go as big as I could, just 18x24". But we'll be moving someday and probably won't get muchg of a chance to hang them. What am I going to do with two 18x24" prints? I'm not sure, but it sure will be fun to see them in person and gift them to Matt.<br />
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ps. holy crap! A blog post, a real one, where I actually did something with the cool stuff I saw online. Not original content but something cool anyhow.<br />
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A self-confessed tv junkie since the age of eight. I follow 100+ blogs. I'm falling in love with podcasts. I have enough books to fill a room. I receive, by choice, oodles of emails every day, yes oodles. Add to that facebook, pinterest, instagram and twitter what I'm trying to say is:<br />
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It is starting to become slightly <b>exhausting</b> and overwhelming. (or always has been) I want to <b>share </b>so much of what I read and see and yet never quite get to posting what is so wonderful about each thing because there is always something new to consume and discover.<br />
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I don't know how to <b>break it down</b>. Of course, I want to go out and read the latest well-articulated thing, see the cutest outfit, pin a great idea. Yet.. What do I take away from that article? Who will I share it with? Am I going to wear that outfit or ever get to pet that cat? Will I get around to try to make those cool wine bottle glasses?<br />
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I don't think so, because soon I'm on to the next thing. Vicious cycle. I said to Matt on Monday, sometimes I feel like a link hoarder. No lie.<br />
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Anyway, I want to share some of the things I'm reading and maybe make this a more frequent occurrence.<br />
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<a href="http://thoughtcatalog.com/2012/how-to-be-an-administrative-assistant/#0lqK9xJMW3zIL0qX.15">How To Be An Administrative Assistant | Thought Catalog</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.theawl.com/2012/08/twenty-seven">Twenty-Seven by Adriane Quinlan | The Awl</a> I now want to read <a href="http://adrianequinlan.com/">all the things</a> written by her, particularly <a href="http://adrianeq.tumblr.com/post/35555734954/feminist-psa-for-the-daughters-of-all-fathers">this</a> with a big box of tissues.<br />
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<a href="http://or-so-i-feel.blogspot.com/2012/11/attraction-and-expectation.html">attraction and expectation by meg.</a> I've basically already read <a href="http://or-so-i-feel.blogspot.com/">all the things</a> written by her. I suggest you do the same.<br />
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Meg's post also lead me to <a href="http://www.motleymama.com/">Motley Mama</a>. Who seems to have some great content I might peruse. It seems there was a lot of hoopla on her blog last week. <a href="http://www.motleymama.com/2012/11/12/qa-with-zoe-dawn/#comments">I can't even imagine.</a> Truly, I can't, particularly concerning abusive relationships. Makes me ill. It's one of those times that I wish I hadn't learned about a particular "school of thought." It's hard to comprehend. Though as I continue to think on it, maybe it helps me understand that gap between what I believe. as a liberal, agnostic. and what others less conservative than Zoe believe.* It also makes me incredibly grateful to be surrounded by intelligent, self-sufficient, and empowered women.**<br />
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This post about <a href="http://apracticalwedding.com/2012/11/internet-relationship-status-wife-mother/">defining yourself on social media</a>. Particularly topical to this post, my first read of the day so possibly why I'm writing this now. <br />
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It's never been a question to me if I would vote in a Presidential election or not. We're electing our country's representative and leader for the next four years. That person is someone that I would like to represent my views. I'm proud to say that although I don't follow politics closely (they're so politic-y) everyday I'm proud to support President <a href="http://www.barackobama.com/news/entry/12-must-share-facts-about-President-Obamas-record?source=primary-nav">Barack Obama</a> tomorrow and a <a href="http://katerees711.blogspot.com/search/label/Fill%20in%20the%20Blank%20Friday">few months</a> ago and <a href="http://katerees711.blogspot.com/2009/01/yesterday.html">four years ago</a>. <br />
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You don't have to vote for everything, but you should vote. Here are <a href="http://www.thehousealwayswinsblog.com/2012/11/ten-reasons-to-vote/">10 very good reasons why</a> from Rachel. Not convinced? Want me to tell you you suck? No, okay well here are <a href="http://yourexcusesucks.com/">more reasons</a>, just overlook the <i>suck</i> part.</div>
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And if you so happen to be reading my blog in the Great Lake Bay Region, do remember to vote for the Delta College millage renewal! This millage will support our community college and all of of the students and much more. </div>
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instead i'm here posting a monthly goal list. hello november. i've got a few good ones for you.<br />
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...be consciously thankful every day. <br />
...work on our list of house projects<br />
...decorate a cozy home for the christmas holiday<br />
...host a super fun shopping weekend<br />
...develop well thought out christmas gift lists for myself and others.<br />
...move my body more <span style="font-size: x-small;"><i>(habit)</i></span><br />
...eat well, but don't overdo it<br />
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november: <a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2012/11/november-goals.html">elise</a>. <a href="http://hulaseventy.blogspot.com/2012/11/hello-november.html">andrea, hula70</a>. <a href="http://www.freckleditalian.com/2012/11/dont-wake-me-i-plan-on-sleeping-in.html">freckled italian, megan</a>.<br />
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and now if the clocks hadn't fallen back the living room light would have gone out which signifies it time to sleep. sleep tight friends. wear a lovely scarf tomorrow.katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-35226093327094617482012-10-31T22:23:00.000-04:002013-03-03T12:57:23.276-05:00Happy Halloween!<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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After the heat being on in the house for a week and a few nights close to or at freezing I decided on Thursday it was time to clean out the front bed. An hour later, into the dark and four big bowls of goodies later I ended up with all of this. This morning I sorted through all of it and tried to get the dirt off it as best as I could. We have a lot of tomatoes and peppers to eat and quite a few that will get green over the next few weeks! My mom told sometimes you can have homegrown tomatoes at Christmas, wouldn't that be cool?<br />
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I think I'll be making <a href="http://inthelittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2010/09/sundried-tomatoes.html">these <strike>sun</strike>ovendried tomatoes</a> soon. yum!<br />
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<i>Some things I learned from tomato-ing this year:</i><br />
Trim the plants back as they grow, even though there might be a smaller yeild that yield will probably be tastier and grow quicker.<br />
We're not really fans of beefsteak tomatoes. Variety. <br />
Be ready to stake peppers and tomatoes as the grow.<br />
Use bigger tomato cages. <br />
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I loved watching <a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/backyard-garden/">elise's backyard garden</a> this year. Lots of inspiration, none of tomatoes were ever this red!<br />
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Previous hauls this summer:<br />
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<br />katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-7006630752101522842012-10-12T04:00:00.000-04:002013-03-03T12:17:34.453-05:00our day in one yearOne year from today (the date, not the day) I will be marrying my best friend, my <a href="http://katerees711.blogspot.com/search/label/love">love</a>. I am so, so geeked!<br />
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We'll be tying the knot here, the <a href="http://www.baycitycountryclub.com/events_wedding_details.html">Bay City Country Club</a>:<br />
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With <a href="http://blog.bryanandmae.net/weddings/chelsea-and-bryan-wedding/">Bryan & Mae</a> to document the day. <br />
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Sometimes<i> our day </i>is the only thing I want to think, talk about, look for inspiration for and plan. I'll probably be sharing some of our planning process and lots of <a href="http://apracticalwedding.com/">APW</a> links.<br />
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Our next step is to talk food, <a href="http://pinterest.com/katerees711/our-day-paper-goods/">invitations</a> and <a href="http://pinterest.com/katerees711/our-day-flowers-tablescapes/">flowers</a>. <br />
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Get geeked along with me, won't you?! ;) 365 days katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-82207170117551285742012-09-27T13:50:00.002-04:002013-03-23T22:24:41.731-04:00things<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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It's been a weird month money wise. A baby shower and a wedding that had me spending more than usual on fun, fun gifts. Family in town had me up late into the night on two separate occasions and craving grease in the morning and all through the day. Adjusting to being responsible with my cash and not spending wily-nily, although there's been some of that going on.<br />
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Which is really, what I'm here to tell you about! All of the lovely things are making their way to me!<br />
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katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-22806081672112920942012-09-18T14:06:00.000-04:002013-03-23T22:12:04.927-04:00fallHere we are half way through September, and I'm ready to consider it Fall. I've celebrated by breaking out the long sleeves, wearing a few sweaters, enjoying a pumpkin spice latte, a salted caramel mocha, and a pumpkin chai.<br />
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Fall brings open windows, crisp air flowing through house, football, Matt making chili, a squash & stout extravaganza, tea drinking in the evenings, halloween!<br />
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Fall...I love you. Next year we're going to celebrate our love among your colors. How cool is that?!<br />
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ps. I'm so resisting the urge to rush out and buy a few new notebooks.katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-57921751517131111992012-08-26T10:00:00.002-04:002014-04-07T15:35:07.125-04:00rape / slutwalk / legitmatethis image is from just over a year ago, but it's as timely now as ever.<br />
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i've been angry at the <a href="http://www.nytimes.com/2012/08/21/us/politics/rep-todd-akin-legitimate-rape-statement-and-reaction.html">akin news</a> since i woke up to it Monday morning (thanks NPR alarm). i've been wondering if it's more about his lack of knowledge of biology and the human body "<i>the female body has ways to try to shut the whole thing down</i><i></i>" or the use of the term "<i>legitimate rape</i>" that has everyone angry including myself.<br />
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here are some articles/posts that i've seen over the past week: <br />
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http://www.rhrealitycheck.org/article/2012/08/19/im-pro-choice-but-i-could-never-have-an-abortion<br />
http://www.huffingtonpost.com/eve-ensler/todd-akin-rape_b_1812930.html<br />
http://www.theonion.com/articles/pregnant-woman-relieved-to-learn-her-rape-was-ille,29258/<br />
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<a href="http://www.rainn.org/get-information/types-of-sexual-assault/definition-of-rape">RAINN</a><br />
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<br />katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-28834577467260895432012-08-04T16:40:00.000-04:002013-03-23T22:11:35.363-04:00happiness, loveEver since happiness heard your name, it has been running through the streets trying to find you.— Hafez (via blua) <a href="http://ache.tumblr.com/post/27381407972/ever-since-happiness-heard-your-name-it-has-been">via cosmic ache</a><br />
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This reminded me of this song...<br />
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Happy Saturday! We're enjoying quite the lazy one, but we'll be off soon to get bbq & watch little pigs race. Still lowkey, but out of the house.katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-25611029182241907792012-08-01T17:53:00.001-04:002013-03-03T12:22:51.978-05:00AugustDo you ever feel that the beginning of August brings with it the beginning of fall? It's no wonder with the Target aisles full of dorm room swag, Mead 5 Subject notebooks and pencils. As a kid of educators and a lover of school myself, August quickly ramps up with back to school festivities and then the fresh start of school itself.<br />
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This year I don't want to rush into fall, because there a great few weeks of summer still ahead of me. TWO vacations! a birthday! a wedding! another boating weekend! delicious bbq & racing pigs! in seasons foods! it's all gonna be so good and I want to enjoy it all. I want to continue to work on my summer list. Look, we have yet to walk to get ice cream! There's lots yet to do.<br />
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vacation with matt to the upper peninsula<strike><br />
b<span style="background-color: white;">uy a bicycle and ride it. </span><br />
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p<span style="background-color: white;">ick blueberries</span> <br />
have a cookout for friends <br />
picnic in the park<br />
purge and organize the craft room and main floor closet and library<br />
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do a picture a day<br />
spend most of a day floating on a lake, at least once<br />
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<strike>celebrate birthdays with love and fun</strike> and we still have matt's coming up<br />
fresh, local, simple foods and dinners, hello lover august<br />
grow our own stuff<br />
wrap a light string around the apple tree<br />
chicago in the midst of it<br />
get out of the house once a day<br />
walk to get ice cream<br />
visit as many great lakes as possible<br />
<a href="http://hulaseventy.blogspot.com/2011/06/list-36-100-things-i-love-about-summer.html">make a list like this</a><br />
<a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2012/06/my-palm-springs-minibook.html">make a book to record it all </a><br />
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I'm not the only one trying to hold on to the last bits of summer. Sheenas' <a href="http://inthelittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2012/07/blog-news.html%20">beautiful canola </a>background calendar is now gracing my desktop. <br />
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Wanderlust is something I'm enjoying a few little bits of this summer. I enjoyed Port Huron and views of the Blue Water Bridge with my momma two weekends ago. Cheboygan last weekend was fun, fun, fun in the sun, sun, sun on the boat, boa-!<br />
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heading to <a href="http://www.hackmatackinn.com/">hack-ma-tack</a> via the cheboygan river.</div>
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Next week I'm off to visit my bestest in <strike>Chicago</strike>Oak Park. We have grand plans of a real girl's weekend with wine and cheese on the porch, junk food and movies, wandering her town and two full days to catch up!<br />
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Then it will be Matt's turn. Five uninterrupted days of vacation in the Upper Peninsula, visiting family soaking ourselves in the lake, a trip to a waterfall or a mine may be in store, definitely some beers and really good food. Much needed relaxation, for reals. Then we'll be home to celebrate his birthday the next weekend. Plans are brewing.<br />
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I really want to enjoy every bit of it and make the most of the 23 days we'll both be home throughout the month. Make it my goals to enjoy the house, cook fresh food, open the windows and work in the yard a bit, sit outside and enjoy the last few weeks of summer. I think it can be done.<br />
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<a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2012/08/august-goals.html"><i>her august list. </i></a></div>
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<i><b> </b>I am in no way reviewing these, just quick, summary reactions. </i><br />
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<b>ten. </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0553382640/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rlbf-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0553382640" id="static_txt_preview" target="_blank">Annie Freeman's Fabulous Traveling Funeral, Kris Radish</a><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>reaction</b>: </span>I
enjoyed the story of this book, but I wish there had been more
interaction of the characters. found it would fall back to "then they
talked for hours and their lives changed and intertwined more and more."
okay that's fantastic, how? tell me about it.</i></div>
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<b>nine. </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0143119087/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rlbf-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0143119087" id="static_txt_preview" target="_blank">The Hundred Secret Senses, Amy Tan</a><br />
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A long, slow read but the dynamic between the sisters develops into
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<b>eight. </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0439023491/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rlbf-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0439023491" id="static_txt_preview" target="_blank">Catching Fire (The Second Book of the Hunger Games)</a>, Suzanne Collins<b> </b><br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>reaction</b>: </span>I'm really not sure if I like these books or not. I know they're quick reads and I like the concept, so I'm plugging through. </i></div>
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<b>seven. </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0515090174/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rlbf-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0515090174" id="static_txt_preview" target="_blank">The Cat Who Could Read Backwards</a>, Lilian Jackson Bruan</div>
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is the first book in the Cat Who Series. It's weird to read about
Qwilleran not in his hometown and be introduced to his faithful felines
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<b>six. </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1565124995/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rlbf-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1565124995" id="static_txt_preview" target="_blank">Water for Elephants</a>, Sara Gruen<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>reaction</b>: </span>I love <a href="http://katerees711.blogspot.com/search/label/elephant">elephants</a>! Rosie was a sweet one (well except that one thing, but that was totally justified). It's certainly not as good as </i><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0060929510/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rlbf-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0060929510" id="static_txt_preview" target="_blank">Modoc: The True Story of the Greatest Elephant That Ever Lived</a><i>, but I look forward to watching the film. </i></div>
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<b>five. </b><a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/0439023521/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rlbf-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=0439023521" id="static_txt_preview" target="_blank">The Hunger Games</a>, Suzanne Collins<br />
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was another easy, fast read. It's basically what you expect from a book
for teens about murdering 23 competitors. The character development was
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b>reaction</b>: </span>After slowly making my way through <a href="http://www.amazon.com/gp/product/1594483299/ref=as_li_ss_tl?ie=UTF8&tag=rlbf-20&linkCode=as2&camp=1789&creative=390957&creativeASIN=1594483299" id="static_txt_preview" target="_blank">Oscar Wao</a></i><i> it was relief to read something easy and quick. I put this away in a few days and it was exactly what I was looking for. </i></div>
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<b>two</b>. <a href="http://amzn.to/oJBRhw">Dead Until Dark</a>, Charlaine Harris. <br />
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<b>one</b>. <a href="http://amzn.to/nsPvXy">Blood, Bones, & Butter</a>, Gabrielle Hamilton<br />
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<i><span style="font-size: x-small;"><b> reaction</b>:</span></i><i> Yep, I too now want to open a restaurant and read more <a href="http://amzn.to/p5cMmb">chef</a> <a href="http://amzn.to/naZdz9">memoirs</a>.</i></div>
katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-45663434810704937312012-07-09T06:20:00.006-04:002012-07-09T06:20:00.477-04:00birthday week<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="http://thxthxthx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/thx_572.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="217" src="http://thxthxthx.com/wp-content/uploads/2011/08/thx_572.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><a href="http://thxthxthx.com/?p=1617">thx thx thx</a></div><div style="text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;">Birthday's should be celebrated for as long as possible.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> They are the celebration of you, rock it out! </div><div style="text-align: center;">Here's to the kick off of my birthday week.</div><div style="text-align: center;"> <span style="font-size: x-small;">{I'll be 27 on Wednesday!}</span></div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-size: x-small;"> </span></div>katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-34837175016049957652012-07-05T16:09:00.001-04:002013-03-23T22:16:21.227-04:00goal check in.Until I read that we're into the 26 week of the year, I completely forgot I'd written goals for this year. What the? Time to <strike>refocus</strike>focus on these for real now.<br />
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Good news though, even though I wasn't <b>intentional</b> with my work on most of these I have been working on some of them.<br />
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As I work to have more balance in my life with health, good food,
laziness, excitement, relationship strengthening, solitary time and friendship I want to be more <b>intentional </b>with that thought process. I don't want to feel overwhelmed, but consider my decisions and the alternatives thoughtfully.<br />
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I'll carry this word with me through 2012 and while tackling these four <i>resolutions. </i><br />
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<li><b>lose weight. get fit.</b> but seriously, lose a serious bit
of with like a final goal of forty to fifty pounds. whew! it's going to
take some serious work and i'm glad (very, very, glad) to have matt
along with me to get this done.</li>
<li><b>save at least $3000!</b> and be more financially responsible.
this year i learned to really budget and next year i need to learn how
to SAVE and not over spend.</li>
<li><b>be on time.</b> i tend to be a tardy to things and all this achieves is stress. seriously, i'm an adult. it's time to be timely.</li>
<li><b>develop solid communication skills.</b> i feel awkward in <strike>some</strike>a lot of social situations and i'd love to be the person who always felt comfortable and could put others at ease. </li>
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Number one and three have been mostly neglected.<br />
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Number two has been respected although any money that would have been saved has been put towards large financial obligations (a fence, a venue down payment). <br />
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Number four, I'm actively working on this. Although I think that I may always keep a general feeling of discomfort in many social and work settings I think I know how to handle it and where it comes from. (introvert for the win!)<br />
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we rang in the new year / ate lots of good food / flew to florida & and went red (head) / went skiing</div>
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it snowed / we drank beer / moved a bit / drank wine on a staycation</div>
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dressed up in anticipation / cleaned up the yard / received good things / went to dinner</div>
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and picked our drinks from an ipad / ate outside / bought flowers in rain / caught venus just before the sun sunk below the clouds</div>
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whined for food and wine at whine / started and finished the hunger games / drank out of cats / harvested basil</div>
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it's been a good year so far and i bet it will keep getting better!</div>
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it's another lazy friday for me</div>
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as i stay cool, watch the olympic trials</div>
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& wimbledon and read blogs. </div>
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i love Joanna's collection of <a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/06/have-inspiring-weekend.html">Nora Ephron links</a>.<br />
<a href="http://www.freep.com/article/20120629/SPORTS17/206290462/Michigan-gymnast-Sam-Mikulak-gaining-ground-at-U-S-Olympic-trials">Michigan gymnast</a> third after first day of Olympic trials. <br />
both <a href="http://blog.isavirtue.net/2012/06/snapshot-another-dress-am-sunrises-iras.html">Kaitlyn</a> & <a href="http://daintysquid.blogspot.com/2012/06/ff-163.html">Kaylah</a> shared Dorothy Parker <a href="http://us.dorothyperkins.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?beginIndex=0&viewAllFlag=&catalogId=34072&storeId=13065&productId=5906815&langId=-1&sort_field=Relevance&categoryId=339172&parent_categoryId=339496&pageSize=200&refinements=Size%7B1%7D%7E[16]&noOfRefinements=1">dresses</a>. add one those to the list of things i want.<br />
<a href="http://jessandruss.us/">this</a> amazing story, wedding rsvp site.<br />
i really appreciate meg's <a href="http://or-so-i-feel.blogspot.com/2012/06/what-im-eating.html">outlook on food</a>.<br />
Rachel and her guy Eric are <a href="http://www.rachelwilkerson.com/2012/06/28/living-in-sin-anniversary/">celebrating two years</a>. woot. <br />
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<a href="http://tattly.com/">tattly's</a> last for-ever. it's fan-tastic.</div>
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these <a href="http://tattly.com/products/monster-set">monsters</a> from <a href="http://ankepankedesign.blogspot.com/">anke panke</a> are still holding strong.</div>
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<b>anticipating: </b>this coming weeks fourth festivities. boating on the day of. 50,000 fireworks in 50 minutes on the 7th. three days + the weekend off.</div>
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<b>hearing: </b>we've moved on to swimming olympic trials now. swim, swim, swim.</div>
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<b>dreaming: </b>of our vacation. days on the lake, exploring the up with my guy, adventures.</div>
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<b>eating: </b>about to be eating some delicious, delicious sushi. it's been too long.</div>
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<b>drinking: </b>lots + lots of water. i'm kind of getting the hang of this.</div>
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two cats.</div>
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one chubby orange guy named sam.</div>
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one full of a dangerously delicious </div>
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i woke up with a sore throat and have fighting sinuses ever since.</div>
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<b>confession: </b>i slept til noon. and it's after 5 now. Matt will be home soon. and i have yet to shower. couch potato for the win!</div>
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<br />katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-15129125265554527802012-06-25T16:01:00.000-04:002012-06-25T16:01:20.529-04:00cateye tumbleweeds<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/94894846/handcrafted-wooden-faced-sunglasses">this pair</a> / <a href="http://www.etsy.com/shop/tumbleweedshandcraft">this shop</a></div>
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i've expressed my love for tumbleweeds in the <a href="http://katerees711.blogspot.com/2011/10/its-true.html">past</a></div>
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i'm really considering a pair of these snazzy cateye glasses.</div>
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for everyday wear. </div>
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<br />the shop is closed, while they catch up.<br />
catch up on all the orders<br />
for their fantastic fames.<br />
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this just gives me more chance to decide.<br />
but i'm definitely leaning towards yes.<br />
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now. after the birthday because it's two weeks,<br />
two weeks friends,<br />
from wednesday. 27.<br />
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ps. they're going to be at <a href="http://www.talesofatumbleweed.com/2012/06/easy-bistro-and-easy-friends.html">Renegade Chicago</a>!<br />
we're not. Chicago is for august this year. <br />
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really this could be any summer to do list. </div>
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but i'm pretty excited that it's this one right here.</div>
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thanks for the <a href="http://thelittlethingswedo.blogspot.com/search/label/fill%20in%20the%20blank%20friday">prompt from lauren</a>.</div>
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thanks for the photo <a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2012/06/here-we-go.html">inspiration from elise</a>.</div>katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-65873963364320118942012-06-20T20:35:00.002-04:002012-08-01T16:20:56.957-04:00SUMMER<a href="http://hulaseventy.blogspot.com/2012/05/pink-walls-and-safety-pins.html">the promise.</a> <a href="http://inthelittleredhouse.blogspot.com/2012/06/summer-is-here.html">it's here!!!</a><br />
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</i></div><a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2012/06/here-we-go.html">elise & paul's manifesto</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.kylaroma.com/2012/05/summer-intention/">kyla's summer intentions</a><br />
<a href="http://aliedwards.com/2012/05/summer-manifesto.html">ali's summer manifesto</a> <a href="http://aliedwards.com/2012/06/bringing-the-summer-manifesto-to-life.html">and project</a><br />
<a href="http://www.lisaleonardonline.com/blog/family/our-summer-list-finally">lisa's summer checklist 2011</a><br />
<a href="http://abeautifulmess.typepad.com/my_weblog/2011/06/summertime-goals.html">elsie's summertime goals 2011</a><br />
<a href="http://papermorning.blogspot.com/2011/07/summer-to-do-list-unabridged.html">summer to do (snagged lots of ideas here) 2011</a><br />
<a href="http://www.kylaroma.com/2011/06/summer-love-goals">kyla's summer love goals 2011</a><br />
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vacation with matt to the upper peninsula<br />
b<span style="background-color: white;">uy a bicycle and ride it. </span><br />
camp<br />
p<span style="background-color: white;">ick blueberries</span> <br />
have a cookout for friends <br />
picnic in the park<br />
purge and organize the craft room and main floor closet and library<br />
rock boat weekend<br />
mini vacation with momma<br />
do a picture a day<br />
spend at least one day floating on a lake, at least once<br />
fireworks<br />
celebrate birthdays with love and fun <br />
fresh, local, simple foods and dinners<br />
grow our own stuff<br />
wrap a light string around the apple tree<br />
chicago in the midst of it<br />
get out of the house once a day<br />
walk to get ice cream<br />
visit as many great lakes as possible<br />
<a href="http://hulaseventy.blogspot.com/2011/06/list-36-100-things-i-love-about-summer.html">make a list like this</a><br />
<a href="http://eliseblaha.typepad.com/golden/2012/06/my-palm-springs-minibook.html">make a book to record it all </a><br />
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<a href="http://joannagoddard.blogspot.com/2012/05/summer-essential-6-beach-blanket.html">jo's essential summer blanket</a><br />
<a href="http://the-frenemy.com/post/24050911304/things-to-do-when-its-hot">when in doubt</a><br />
<a href="http://lifehacker.com/5914523/where-can-i-find-free-or-cheap-things-to-do-this-summer">cheap summer ideas</a><br />
<a href="http://www.kellehampton.com/2012/06/hittin-road.html">road trip tips with kids </a><br />
<a href="http://www.kellehampton.com/2012/05/memorial-day.html">beach tips with kids</a><br />
(really i think these can almost always be modified for adults)<br />
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<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_673349497"><br />
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<div style="text-align: right;"><a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_673349503">one day this will be on the list.</a><br />
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<div style="text-align: left;"><span style="font-size: medium;"><span style="color: #e69138;">last year's List</span></span></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: left;"><strike>Swim in a <span style="color: #ffd966;">GREAT LAKE</span>. </strike><span style="color: #3d85c6;">DANCE</span> in the rain. <strike>Have backyard <span style="color: #783f04;">BONFIRES</span>. </strike>Stay up late and listen to a <span style="color: #38761d;">THUNDERSTORM.</span> <strike>Take more <span style="background-color: #e69138;">PICTURES</span> with my love. </strike><b><strike> </strike></b></div><div style="text-align: left;"></div><div style="text-align: left;"><b>What are <i>you </i>most looking forward to this summer?</b></div><div style="text-align: left;"><br />
</div></div>katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-57036987006587618442012-06-16T17:26:00.000-04:002012-06-16T17:37:47.545-04:00hotel v. country club<br />
bay city country club:<br />
<a href="http://www.blogger.com/goog_871294479"><br /></a><br />
<a href="http://alliesiarto.com/2011/10/18/cassandra-shane/">cassandra + shane / allie siarto</a><br />
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<a href="http://www.patrickhadleyphotography.com/mike-kendra-i-do/">mike + kendra / patrick hadley</a><br />
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<a href="http://alliesiarto.com/2011/10/18/cassandra-shane/">cassie + shane</a> / <a href="http://alliesiarto.com/">allie siarto</a></div>
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the doubletree - bay city<br />
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<a href="http://paulretherford.net/bay-city-michigan-wedding-photographer">melissa + aj / paul retherford</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.collierstudios.com/bay-city-doubletree-wedding-photographer/">becka + bob / collier studios</a><br />
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<a href="http://blog.collierstudios.com/bay-city-doubletree-wedding-photographer/">becka</a> / <a href="http://blog.collierstudios.com/bay-city-doubletree-wedding-photographer/">collier studios</a> </div>
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we're currently waiting to hear back from both venues with some answers to our questions before we commit to either. </div>
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both are beautiful and have as many positives as the other.</div>
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that balcony in the ready room, the closeness to home, a downtown feel.</div>
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these things are making me lean towards <a href="http://doubletree3.hilton.com/en/hotels/michigan/doubletree-by-hilton-hotel-bay-city-riverfront-MBSBCDT/index.html">the double tree</a>. </div>
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but our preferred date is gone. </div>
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but we're flexible.</div>
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the balcony for our ceremony location, three separate areas for celebrating, a chef who is excited to create a seasonal menu and work with his clients.</div>
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these things makes me lean towards <a href="http://www.baycitycountryclub.com/gallery_wedding.html">the country club</a>.</div>
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but it's far away (20 minutes) and a country club with funny looking bathroom wall paper.</div>
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but there are fireplaces and a willow tree.</div>
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<a href="http://pinterest.com/katerees711/our-day/">follow more of our wedding inspirations here. <3</a> </div>katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-5177776995033542112012-06-13T08:29:00.000-04:002012-06-13T08:29:59.389-04:00+ links + cats (in the meantime)<i>since a full blanks + insta + links post seems a little far off (i have 80 things on my to do list tonight & friday.) here are some links from a few weeks ago.</i><br />
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a <a href="http://bklynbrideonline.com/22689/wedding-inspiration/honeymoon-staycation-ideas">lovely idea</a>, could be very sweet for an anniversary.<br />
flower <a href="http://sendmoremail.blogspot.com/2012/05/sweet-peas.html">seeds</a> in the mail. <br />
ha, ha <a href="http://maddieonthings.com/post/23900621114/saratoga-ca">maddie</a>. there are some great shots <strike>this week</strike>always.<br />
matt loves sandwiches, i'll be following this <a href="http://statelysandwiches.com/">project</a> closely.<br />
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catstagrams from last night. </div>
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windows open. </div>
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looking for a little zen as our biggest decision creeps up on us.</div>
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three venues to choose from. </div>
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i think i know.</div>
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but we're going to break down the numbers</div>
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do a pro/con list</div>
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and hash it out<span style="font-size: x-small;"> TOGETHER</span>. </div>
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<a href="http://www.etsy.com/listing/102021008/rise-shine-8x10-print">the wheatfield.</a> her prints shine.</div>
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it makes my eyes pop open.</div>
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new desktop. no question.</div>
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<br /></div>katehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02468300052767181221noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-559980699481959187.post-40256120745859624852012-06-11T22:39:00.001-04:002013-03-20T22:30:32.571-04:00Getting GoodRemember when I started posted regularly again for, oh, like a week because I was <a href="http://katerees711.blogspot.com/2012/04/meet-someone-good.html">geeked</a> about something good?<br />
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Well the link up was weeks ago! and life has just been too busy. I've rarely spent time on the computer in the evenings. Well, well, here we are finally! <br />
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me & my GOODies. Sam. <span style="font-size: x-large;">yay</span> Joy's fun packaging.</div>
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My secret pal turned out to be <a href="http://avintagejoy.blogspot.com/">Joy</a>, a <a href="http://avintagejoy.blogspot.com/search/label/Thrift">vintage lover</a> from <a href="http://avintagejoy.blogspot.com/2012/04/relaxing-at-beach.html">Florida</a>. </div>
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She sent my great goodies.</div>
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Sam did claim Minnie Mouse quite quickly. </div>
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It was love.</div>
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I sent off my package to <a href="http://sarager.blogspot.com/">Jackie</a> from the House of Sarager.</div>
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It was definitely fun to participate in another package exchange. I've made a couple of new buds and that's always <span style="font-size: large;">GOOD</span>!</div>
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