tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-44320550329732353532024-02-21T08:32:02.619-05:00MacTaggart MarriedKeeping up with the BrittsJMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.comBlogger140125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-24625727173665861292012-06-26T12:50:00.001-04:002012-06-26T12:50:50.595-04:00HOLY CRAPHoly Crap I'm having a baby. IN TWO DAYS. At this time in two days, I will be a mom. It's not even real...I can't believe it. This whole pregnancy has felt like it's been SO long at times and yet the big day is almost here. How is that possible? I'm dying to know what he looks like. I'm dying to learn his little personality and see Jarrett and I embark on this next adventure. Boy are we in for an adventure! I'm definitely full of emotions and anxiety. LOTS OF EMOTIONS. I've cried a lot this past week or so. I'm just so overwhelmed with work and all the little things that need to get done and preparing the house, etc. And I can't wait to see the pups with the new little guy. I actually think they are going to be amazing with him. Being home with them has been a nice treat this past week or so.... lots of sleeping (by them) and snuggling.<br />
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So here it goes... If I find time, I'll post some pics of the baby room. If not, next post--BABY!!!JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-81743712672117590702012-06-12T09:35:00.000-04:002012-06-12T09:35:50.164-04:00Home StretchYou are probably wondering where I've been. Or even more likely, not. But... I've been busy lately, y'know finalizing the baking of this little boy. I'm fully baked at 37 weeks (ok, 2 more days) and I'm over being pregnant. I'm sick of feeling sick and I want to meet this little guy. I've realized being pregnant is full of ups and downs and anyone that hasn't experienced it just cannot grasp how it's full of so many ups and downs and so many aches and pains. Quite the physical and emotional rollercoaster.<br />
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I learned recently that Baby Britt is breach and after some chiropractor and acupuncture attempts, he seems quite content. I've gone back and forth about this and I'm not sure how I feel. The recovery stinks, but then I don't have to fear labor and all that goes with it. I also like the planning aspect, I pack my bag and show up at the hospital ready to go. So I showed up Friday to my 36 week appointment and it was confirmed that he is still in fact breach, enjoying my right rib, belly button and whatever else is over there and so he's got an official arrival date--JUNE 28th!!!!! He's all over the place, sometimes he kicks me and I think his foot might fall out.<br />
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At this point I'm not overly excited about sharing a bumpdate, but perhaps you'll get one this week. Why you ask? MY ASS IS HUGE and i am addicted to dessert. I have exploded ladies and gentlemen. I also sleep in 20 minute increments, I swear. And commuting to work has become a nightmare.<br />
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Buttttt....as I write this, my fabulous photographer just sent me maternity photos. I just had to share one in particular. I melt. And I actually forgot about how uncomfortable I am for a moment. Ahhh baby britt, I can't wait to meet you <3<br />
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<br />JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-64083556898457110442012-04-25T14:42:00.002-04:002012-04-25T14:45:50.581-04:00Dear Baby BrittDear Baby Britt,
I've been thinking a lot about you lately. I think it may be your arrival nearing and those fabulous kicks you like to startle me with. I've been thinking about what kind of mom I want to be...and even about the man I want you to grow up to be. And forgive me, I'm quite hormonal at the moment. I go from moments of shear bliss to panic like the flick of a switch. I'm jealous of all of my friends who've had their baby recently and have all this love and I don't know quite what that feels like yet. But I did want to write down a few thoughts that have crossed my mind lately, things I want you to know. And I asked your Dad to participate too!<br />
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1. I hope you grow up to be just like him. I don't mean you have to be a carbon copy, I want you to make your own decisions...but I hope you are as passionate, loving and devoted as he is. And if you can be as good of a cook, even better. You and your girlfriends will thank me later and when you marry the woman of your dreams and it all started because you made her dinner when all the other guys just took her to a bar.<br />
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2. I'm sorry in advance if for the rest of your life I remind you that I carried you for 9 months AND GAVE BIRTH TO YOU. That I couldn't eat for 5 months. That my back constantly hurt. I peed every hour. And I was pretty uncomfortable. Just let me have this one. I'll try not to be annoying in other ways, but it was long and painful and I'm sure worth every second...but I might have to remind you.<br />
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3. Don't go through life without taking a risk. I made a lot of safe bets, and I don't regret them. But if you are 18 and want to live a little (and I may regret this later) do it. Don't be in such a rush to grow up. You'll have plenty of time to do that. Just remember to work so you have some money to do those things you want to do--mom and dad won't be paying for everything!<br />
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4. You can pretend to like the Blue Jays for your Dad's sake. He'll need the support. But in reality, we both know you are a Boston sports fan at heart. You don't have an option here.<br />
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5. Don't blame it on the dog. They show guilt. We know what they are capable of...and they don't have thumbs. Just remember we'll know. We always know...<br />
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6. Don't let the name fool you, country music is not "music"- listen to Beatles, Stones and U2 and you will be fine<br />
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7. Your mommy's favorite place on earth is Disneyworld, so when we take you, if it's not your favorite, you have my permission to lie<br />
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8. You are one lucky kid to grow up in Boston, you might actually see a sports team with a championship<br />
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9. Don't be afraid of the dogs, they are adorable and loving, and only bark at other people's children<br />
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10. Just because Daddy cooks all the meals, don't let that deter you from marrying a girl in the future who cooks, it's more normal than you think<br />
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Keep baking in there little guy. Catch ya on the flipside in 10 weeks.
xoxo<br />
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j&jJMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-18783981348712380492012-04-23T21:03:00.002-04:002012-04-23T21:03:50.432-04:0029.5 BumpdateYou've been asking for it....BUMPDATE!
I'm nearing the 30 week milestone and Baby Britt is growing every week.
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It's a great feeling knowing the baby is getting stronger and stronger, especially if anything were to happen. I have this overwhelming feeling of "UGH, how can I still have 12 weeks???" and then at the same time... I think OMFG (insert crazy expletives) we will have a baby in 12 weeks. I just had my most recent check-up and everything looked great. I'm measuring right where I should be, I'm up about 2 lbs all said and done from my weight loss and then finally putting that back on. I am being neurotic about not getting huge, I really need to stop. And of course, the aches and pains are in full force. My back kills...along with my tailbone and pelvic bone. Every time I mention it, the doctors look at me like, DUH, you are having a baby--you didn't think this would be easy did you? Baby Britt is very active and kicks me in all sorts of ways. I'm just DYING to know what he looks like. Does he have hair? I also think he's getting a hiccups a lot. THERE IS A BABY IN MY BELLY. And the hubs is so freaking sweet to me, I can't even stand it. He's pitching in extra so I don't need to keep getting up, then sitting down, then getting up. Makes the world of difference. He's so freaking wonderful and I think I might just love him more once the little guy comes. <br /><br />We are now going down the checklist and getting things ready on the home front. We'll have the room painted this weekend and about late May will set up the crib and dresser (which are here already) from Pottery Barn.<br /><br />Next up: baby bumpdate and picks of the room and ideas for decorating. <br /><br />xoJMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-85089587476350043352012-03-19T16:55:00.001-04:002012-03-19T17:00:38.463-04:00Baby BumpdateI am a terrible blogger and I don't even know where to begin. But I'm pregnant-- you can tell. And I can eat again...franky, I can't stop eating. And then I eat myself sick. <br /><br />Here is a little picture of me (more later!)<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5YW4dOZ48dIBtx2CmFHkXK0ZFil9Dzcnpo6KTAKphCpzu2XkVrY3QvJV00-i_8PK1B_YjWWmMkwbeNp-Wv4nG23BrDst2ewfdT1qjp45cE0d0YFz7YCzi_Bul7dGzJuivLhwHf9QOLk7/s1600/baby+bump+23+weeks+003.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 239px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiT5YW4dOZ48dIBtx2CmFHkXK0ZFil9Dzcnpo6KTAKphCpzu2XkVrY3QvJV00-i_8PK1B_YjWWmMkwbeNp-Wv4nG23BrDst2ewfdT1qjp45cE0d0YFz7YCzi_Bul7dGzJuivLhwHf9QOLk7/s320/baby+bump+23+weeks+003.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5721715905072053554" /></a><br /><br />Happy 24 weeks!JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-24032407133809572412012-02-19T20:27:00.009-05:002012-02-19T21:16:50.764-05:00Baby BumpdateOk universe...I've been slacking. Works been busy, we just got back from a babymoon and this blog has taken a backseat. Where do I begin? <br /><br />IT'S A BOY!<br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWbn5X6keNkJKth7rLflwJjnxCjdq9Jwy-OrNjtUrvgNnlPmcHwMYGBJRGmugeptAMKCq7kdZO41LllqFeCHF2yj28mlnQc4y4WDjpZLeWBQNkjHvaA3g0YuV6u_n6ZJUu9FTD_vKq7rn/s1600/ps_2012_02_06___19_09_34.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 243px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhuWbn5X6keNkJKth7rLflwJjnxCjdq9Jwy-OrNjtUrvgNnlPmcHwMYGBJRGmugeptAMKCq7kdZO41LllqFeCHF2yj28mlnQc4y4WDjpZLeWBQNkjHvaA3g0YuV6u_n6ZJUu9FTD_vKq7rn/s320/ps_2012_02_06___19_09_34.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711023863899767858" /></a><br /><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbbIzA4sYiVVXcpgn-j1ta0x6p44EMBJYtEVTGtR7LDNsdSVVXly8qCTGSMvEF2PmJrwyQYr4NT6K7cbOlHWhS1f1yiLKsj7zlp9XvvzRMj8hfJNEKzL_2IOh2T_pYLLM5_8Iqhwv8CqnZ/s1600/ps_2012_02_06___19_12_17.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 245px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbbIzA4sYiVVXcpgn-j1ta0x6p44EMBJYtEVTGtR7LDNsdSVVXly8qCTGSMvEF2PmJrwyQYr4NT6K7cbOlHWhS1f1yiLKsj7zlp9XvvzRMj8hfJNEKzL_2IOh2T_pYLLM5_8Iqhwv8CqnZ/s320/ps_2012_02_06___19_12_17.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5711024105203590770" /></a><br /><br />I had myself convinced that it was a girl, but in the end I'm happy. :) And Jarrett is thrilled...first secretly...then PUBLICLY. Shouting from the rooftops...ok I kid.<br /><br />And I'm half-baked (20 weeks!) I'm still dealing with some of the aches and pains (and I don't think it will ever end). Backaches, sinus issues, some nausea. Buttttt I'm sure it's worth it ;-) Many more posts to come, I promise! Especially about some house updates (painting!) and our trip to Babies R Us for the registry (kill me!)<br /><br />until then....JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-37352650950064339742012-01-11T20:58:00.004-05:002012-01-11T21:07:44.947-05:00oh the things that clutter my mindjust a few months ago I would be sitting home and thinking about the pair of shoes I needed to buy, or what curtains I should get, or what vacations Jarrett and I wanted to take next year. Now? Well now I'm consumed by baby purchases. So many choices. So many opinions. And don't get me wrong, I'm quite happy to have these decisions to make. <br /><br />For those former or current brides, you know how everyone had an opinion about your wedding? Well think that x 1,000,000,000. You get the point. Except now...everyone is an expert. And instead of admitting they made choices and some were right and some were wrong and every baby is different, it's a whole lot of nah, you don't need this and you SIMPLY HAVE to get that. And a lot of stares and judgments about your decisions. Yknow the ones you are making for YOUR baby?<br /><br />And don't even get me started on the internet! I could get lost with the amount of stores and baby blogs out there. Maybe sometimes less information is more? I know, I'm ranting, but I can't help it. This is hard. <br /><br />This weeks topic? Bottles. Which freaking bottles do I register for? Nevermind there are tons of brand choices, now they offer some that are better for gassy babies and others for babies having trouble transitioning from breast feeding. There are different nipple sizes... I mean for the love of god... how do I know what this little baby (the size of a lemon, BTW) will need? <br /><br />So instead of deciding? I'm going upstairs to watch Teen Mom 2. I'll be sure to feel better about this situation after a little bit of that, right?<br /><br />If anyone is in fact reading this. What did you choose?<br /><br />...until next time.JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-71196890805332854062012-01-01T18:07:00.004-05:002012-01-01T18:16:33.969-05:00There is a baby in my belly<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9P60u29LDJIRSQ_keORHtZfPoVbeWtJJvyTZoe74QodmEUDaZUaHTTkF36HubS5wMifPLM1Rao38YIBrxb6M7Gm_N03te4RfiUJ0KDyvphLxsq0zkFFJ2PRETvM_RxoW5SX_yEYU17Tlz/s1600/2011-12-30_07-22-56_145.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 181px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9P60u29LDJIRSQ_keORHtZfPoVbeWtJJvyTZoe74QodmEUDaZUaHTTkF36HubS5wMifPLM1Rao38YIBrxb6M7Gm_N03te4RfiUJ0KDyvphLxsq0zkFFJ2PRETvM_RxoW5SX_yEYU17Tlz/s320/2011-12-30_07-22-56_145.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5692804980017390066" /></a><br /><br />If you are a friend, family member, facebook friend, etc you may already know this. But it's public and my blog is now back to being public since the world can finally know! <br /><br />I'm starting to feel a little better and get my mojo back. I don't want to curl up and cry due to nausea. But things that I've learned recently:<br /><br />My due date is now July 5th (not June 28th), so I'm almost 14 weeks. <br />Our little peanut seems to be healthy and stubborn already based on our first ultrasound.<br />I was sick for sure-I lost 5 lbs during the first trimester! (ok, maybe the lack of booze also had something to do with it).<br />My hubby is the cutest and sweetest man alive. <br />The baby is a medium shrimp.<br />We found out if it's a girl or boy on February 6th.<br />and...I still pee constantly<br /><br />Happy New Years!JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-54275877030629205852011-12-19T17:28:00.003-05:002011-12-19T18:05:15.542-05:00First Trimester Recap: Weeks 1-12As I'm wrapping up week 12--yay! I thought I'd spend some time teaching you what I learned so far. <br /><br />1. Being anti-social makes me sad. Looking forward to having more energy for the next 3 months and sorry to my amazing for bailing on every set of plans possible and having the craziest excuses.<br /><br />2. If you are someone who had no morning sickness (BITE ME), but also, you should seriously have like 100+ kids. you go girl.<br /><br />3. E.T. (until it's been proven to be a boy or girl) is now the size of a lime and I should probably stop calling it E.T. since it "His face looks unquestionably human: His eyes have moved from the sides to the front of his head, and his ears are right where they should be". Q-where were they before?! and WTF?<br /><br />4. Speaking of limes. I love limes. Limes in water, limes in soda, Raspberry lime rickey's. I mean HEAVEN. delicious heaven. <br /><br />5. Underwire bras are a thing of the past.<br /><br />6. I am sick of waking up over 5x a night to pee. <br /><br />7. There is a BABY inside me. I won't believe this until our sonogram. <br /><br />8. I don't think I've gained much weight since I was having issues eating, but my pants are a little snug at times. Just around the belly button. Bella bands it is!<br /><br />9. My god, hormones are a funny thing. I could cry and laugh at the same time. God forbid I accidentally leave the TV on for something like extreme makeover home edition b/c stick a fork in me, i'm done.<br /><br />10. E.T. is one lucky kid, already. Our parents are through the moon and I can already tell will spoil 'it' rotten. So will it's wonderful aunt, and many friends by the name of auntie and uncle too. <br /><br />I'm so excited to finally share the news and make this public. Only another week until Christmas to share with our families and then the world can know!<br /><br />until then...JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-47612067468925868962011-11-29T12:42:00.004-05:002011-12-03T21:46:42.353-05:00Times are a changin'Some of you were probably wondering why my blog was suddenly private. This was only temporary and by the time you can read this it will be public again. Why do you ask when it's been MONTHS since I last blogged?<div><br /></div><div>Well lot's of things going on with the Britts and life just got in the way ;-) We had a wonderful (and fast) summer, filled with lots of family QT, a trip to Europe and some amazing weddings. We started planning for 2012 and all the little things we want to do to the house, the trips we wanted to take and even talked about potentially starting a family sometime... </div><div><br /></div><div>and well, you guessed it. <i>some</i> time came a lot sooner than I was planning for. All of a sudden, we came back from Miami and something didn't seem right. I wasn't feeling myself and a positive pregnancy test told us I was 6 weeks pregnant. I'm not one to hide things so I'll tell you honestly--I was SHOCKED. I was so surprised that I couldn't even truly muster a smile. The ultimate guilt. I don't know if woman want to admit this, but it's really hard to go from being a 20 something gal to PREGNANT. no drinking, no unpasteurized cheese, no deli meat...oh and exhausted. Tired in your bones, in a way no man could ever understand. And now, well, the nausea. I want to throw up constantly. My body was hijacked by something the size of a pencil eraser. </div><div><br /></div><div>And at 10 weeks now, I'm ever so close to being able to reveal the news to the world. I'm in a much better place emotionally, yes, i'm excited :P (and scared out of my mind) but I'm still feeling le mis. And as I write this, it's Saturday night and I should be at 1 of 3 christmas parties. But instead, i'm sitting on my couch watching tv because I literally cannot get up and feel like puking. And the idea of pretending to drink two nights in a row makes me ill. Did I mention it's 9:30 and I feel like it's 2am? But I can say, I'm sitting in on a Saturday night with the absolute most wonderful husband in the world. He chose not to go out. I cried because it made me so happy. And then I laughed for crying? (oh hormones) Did I mention the bagel he got me this morning? (because if I can eat, it's only starch). And then the soup he tried to make me? And the countless tasks I asked him to do while I sat on the couch in misery? If there is one thing this baby has done thus far...it's make me realize how lucky "it" will be to have this man as their father. </div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-92228508101133078912011-05-03T22:00:00.002-04:002011-05-03T22:05:06.983-04:00quick snapshot of the landscaping<a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpg_NspJkRnPIwrYCGlQ3BNPI_lNHAdSzpUPOuZUoDiDYmUa4MGi1KCoIE15RfTwZuDaVwV2vzEICyJaPmWTBWNVSe1S41heygu7oGjL9PRGYQCfd7_8W0Bd-W7_-C_3vC6cVoH_ws3Vp5/s1600/IMG00075-20110426-1908.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpg_NspJkRnPIwrYCGlQ3BNPI_lNHAdSzpUPOuZUoDiDYmUa4MGi1KCoIE15RfTwZuDaVwV2vzEICyJaPmWTBWNVSe1S41heygu7oGjL9PRGYQCfd7_8W0Bd-W7_-C_3vC6cVoH_ws3Vp5/s320/IMG00075-20110426-1908.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602676027949912914" /></a><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpg_NspJkRnPIwrYCGlQ3BNPI_lNHAdSzpUPOuZUoDiDYmUa4MGi1KCoIE15RfTwZuDaVwV2vzEICyJaPmWTBWNVSe1S41heygu7oGjL9PRGYQCfd7_8W0Bd-W7_-C_3vC6cVoH_ws3Vp5/s1600/IMG00075-20110426-1908.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpas5Zd5A2InsT2x3E-QgNfh6OAwAVkQcL8sdl3wcqWzqQ3gT9KKSvLD-hVwU5khAb5ACK_sfuR19arQwTS1dGmhEq2xSdrzLBxvNmh703C_4IeHE3hRnR1FChtZ_9jDDJK247Edm5JshB/s1600/IMG00074-20110426-1908.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpas5Zd5A2InsT2x3E-QgNfh6OAwAVkQcL8sdl3wcqWzqQ3gT9KKSvLD-hVwU5khAb5ACK_sfuR19arQwTS1dGmhEq2xSdrzLBxvNmh703C_4IeHE3hRnR1FChtZ_9jDDJK247Edm5JshB/s320/IMG00074-20110426-1908.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602676021549274914" /></a></div><div><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjpas5Zd5A2InsT2x3E-QgNfh6OAwAVkQcL8sdl3wcqWzqQ3gT9KKSvLD-hVwU5khAb5ACK_sfuR19arQwTS1dGmhEq2xSdrzLBxvNmh703C_4IeHE3hRnR1FChtZ_9jDDJK247Edm5JshB/s1600/IMG00074-20110426-1908.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"></a><br /><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0lzG1WLJcqq_OA65Fqw5QPxyUk1T2jbgPz4ln8IMl-lXByEhnJCHNBvaNH2lww7gObqpc4N_WCxPtMpl2H7zTZ38Z_nuQaOj3YJUWXOH0ascDzyezrm-3Hb4uvuRU-M3X2lfplNeIzU-/s1600/IMG00072-20110426-1907.jpg" onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjc0lzG1WLJcqq_OA65Fqw5QPxyUk1T2jbgPz4ln8IMl-lXByEhnJCHNBvaNH2lww7gObqpc4N_WCxPtMpl2H7zTZ38Z_nuQaOj3YJUWXOH0ascDzyezrm-3Hb4uvuRU-M3X2lfplNeIzU-/s320/IMG00072-20110426-1907.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5602676009593993986" /></a><br /><br /><div>here are some pictures of the new landscaping. It's already starting to look different from Day 1... stay tuned for updates.<div><br /></div><div><br /></div></div></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-78131793294112556442011-04-24T20:59:00.006-04:002011-04-24T21:11:49.058-04:00It's all starting to come togetherThe first step before the landscaping is finalizing and installing the fence. And due to some unexpected rain, we were set back and so we don't have much to show just yet. The fence looks <i>AMAZING</i> and now finally the landscaper can come and start work! <div><br /></div><div>Before:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEguFVHf55teoyqHFJOD_CB6uaJiBtFeYpaIbAa9ogUe7H0UUikhhyphenhyphenbCObqLbKJ7XHhTgaz6WPPMPdbUmYhVdOPYR9sdYB1Y3ZJAR2MR3WrBPRvHyRD39s9-3_mMrbqDX4ogKG8N_AFD7mxD/s320/Jazz+Fest+025.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599320995894279650" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgly4aGXTQwzJfOycs51yw7LnplDhVXbxGcKHd9Cn4m6cQRex7UpkzqfAutVjhzTuG9zSS7Q5QXFLEVd8894uT4wlpbASW-7ekLha9im0H45yjSb7vXoe8IN6DCLFZU1ouNR8bQi3MKAZYU/s320/Jazz+Fest+026.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599321000903144738" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiU-5eaQXlKoX9ckFUxgWHfoXeaNDh2HQmA7eT4iuLE94GdFaNYkRjBeVSYMmeDB7to7NR5qP-xBqehE0hO6urI-0_9w2qXQEp3KsYLbfjBFFRIEWP2H9Kw73SNZEmvIwQt-0MrnYwLJqsO/s320/Jazz+Fest+027.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599321003825740626" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgGCum94Qw42kCxDjRVp9pcIyPuHYA_aNzfq6sX2fMxemUwHjSXXIkeeK3wJ-MH-QoxNdQxEzMEaXFmISlvblYbCrMsru-APaaipX9JSJJcOD6ZHdO0NKP7G46cHZ6uRHQoq7n5gR5bAJAC/s320/Jazz+Fest+028.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599321002959128866" /></div><div><br /></div><div>After:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8EmvTefY15F-6Fzmo6B1kpJSMolugEWCFK5mv4QZ68YeW_5lbPMYaXrSHTy1DXtCLKIG-c_l8DjRjjYWSoWK1WUXvcpu-ppyX_o6eCleWDJtEPZ2KjAoUWf2u3u1wMAF_WbdQY89yDXIz/s320/April+2011+028.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599321621286509826" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEikohuO6Ob5LoR-P7vmjVqXZnm0nFZ9A8LyfdtEcujqCg5OGjn7TSeYAdNFS1XRyKU0PdEAMUPAHA3jexpjn4PUeZMHnT8fB6-Iqre7xIbFDegMHjouLPgISQ9_-WzvctpM-7BhLb2V6GxW/s320/Copy+of+April+2011+024.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599321628839227074" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiSR6oFhWoxlOzWRzj89Bu5Eto5S5rNE2mveoayLobMO2IXc5_qszBmeUHJM53as0SAyJDzVAUTiTujsUAaFL30-T6hQuMPv4Bif3z4Na3NkmyhWUKYpCeazCyteNasQ2zoJM5W_zizXs_v/s320/April+2011+029.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5599322041532163314" /></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-49469819842680877912011-04-02T15:04:00.005-04:002011-04-02T15:22:24.653-04:00Landscaping :)With spring around the corner, Jarrett and I have committed ourselves to making the house look better <i>on the outside</i>. (And when I say "we", I really mean we are committed to it getting done, just not by <b>us</b>). It wasn't horrible...but just not what I wanted. It's become an obsession for me. Here I am with no understanding of plants, what works in the northeast, how much it costs. NOTHING. And yet, I have a vision I want executed. Enter google hell. I don't even know what I should be googling for ideas. "Bushes? Plants? Pretty House?" Boy does our landscaping have his work cut out. So here we go...in a couple of weeks, we'll have a new fence, and a new yard! <div><br /></div><div>Here are some pics of before and current. Since it's just April, we need to wait to plant...but I wanted to get everything that was there GONE. (And remember, before picture was taken in the summer....not March where it's quite the ugly canvas)<div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg9nAANJZ1HU1RW9Z1-b3gdqUB59wygg-6wx8x0swzeqlhu00A85FFZpDU4o0YEWpAKGsb13if9RC1hfFT_rlEhIEj160cKbcdyYt71p5E0LEi_86cGpY515Bikhm1gzd89FIrN7KwqTB8a/s320/70971648_0.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 250px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591065078606045058" /></div><div><br /></div><div>So here is our blank canvas:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi9ADMgiAZ7Dq1lCCjzfMdnn9-OmbLGUFxNqqnoBn6osxW1xjg3AHix8zPbNjAEbxAcnX3vO_ufFMaw2HSzjgSs-38t3Nax_7N17tvPhcaNIAkts90LX5Vy8AHEE4vw7Lu8nI3M9SyT74VG/s320/Winter+2011+025.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591066378772618450" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEio82Yioux0DDHTuopPG43i_2Q8cCW5-A6PPdEUj-63nMNGoQtdDFtoKY17cFvvhiFHO_wi6NFbTk0On_4-UZXe8TB1mFosEZKb81kiS5MhMouIJ2nYFv2Hgt-wnc9r4MjcnjF77rHK9e-V/s320/Winter+2011+023.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591066384526027378" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhdQLvC-2MfZ2zSsmRzHvmwJC2nVzkUCI_U9BC_dOe5V26HV7UNObsluCgsx2Sb9AdLTYTkpvfH1k-ZtfqW9Bj-5e6KSs1-qnN7lyo2pZNLRSbUzyYTQ1fTfj-nAcYvt5TBvX5uUMUIwAFz/s320/Winter+2011+026.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5591066383610864098" /></div></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-8911184023745653942011-03-29T21:11:00.008-04:002011-04-01T19:27:21.393-04:00Happy 30th Jarrett...and 7th Knight!By now I'm a week late announcing it, but last week was a fabulous week which was capped off by Jarrett's 30th birthday (and our little guy has turned 7!). (See pics from our photo shoot from their birthday night!) <div><br /></div><div>We started the birthday with some Veuve Clicquot with Rich and Laura and then headed to the infamous <a href="http://www.lapalomarestaurant.com/">La Paloma</a>. This is by far our favorite Mexican restaurant in Quincy. In typical fashion I overate...and we finished the night with the boys <3</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiVwvRCSXG4yGKfBhgpr0SFeitMCPJxObqK-kfxExWvZAW6xyIOT4wA-6xg_r6X7ppP_qd-BuhP_8NMRnpUrWcutKZNyRTD6PZnGCSWpcinnAPmQn2kR9owLeUvEAaFAUenu3PRxwCNpPsZ/s320/March+2011+002.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590759541030441266" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhi2Oh6P_nlodMTMLho-2QVkvRQ-bS88ZqKYmM7Mtze_dYE-69kUtyGjExtSQ_RP7SvbcvtKPaFLZAiUzfqpb2p5XyBbm4kQo2kvhRC_y84VTs438wjNEUYngoloWAK3a54kRvkWA6Lg4ug/s320/March+2011+013.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590759545334114162" /><br /><div><br /></div><div>Then came the present! I had been keeping Jarrett's present a secret for months and it was killing me. <b>K I L L I N G M E</b>. I had debated what to get him. I wanted to blow it out of the water and really do it up since we don't have children yet and this is a big one. Jarrett and I have a huge love for food and Jarrett loves cooking....so I found a place in Boston called <a href="http://www.stirboston.com/">Stir</a>. Stir is owned by Chef Barbara Lynch (think No. 9 Park, Menton, The Butcher Shop, B&G Oyster....). They have all kinds of cooking classes and offer private events... SO, i thought perfect! But even better you can hire BL herself to cook. We made a four course meal and it was TO DIE FOR! </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh2DXqaJ5LsdJbXRhgUBDQzyqf1c-Fdr4XtCscQISo4i5OuTDKqHXosvJRtiOsTsNmtdZGfmC0rtVlfL-_rTIcVKNqKDpPCOagIO6nI03NYSjja1KxbYDlwzx3XfL9iTYANpJvk-pR6SD_6/s320/Winter+2011+030.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590753498529275842" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj0Nf52adJXWOHvX4mP32Qb_zBg9e33lA7gYJuKYdiNem1CRK7HiStkU4_kEpoNe7PzW8UfDlDUuylSGiKN85rdq2ynSqr29I10eC-kMNeW32d-nlRn4oPBgJQHowkI5MwVkBmfnlg9G8uT/s320/Winter+2011+031.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5590753668280866370" /></div><div><br /></div></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-35865921826915863092011-03-20T18:14:00.002-04:002011-03-20T18:20:09.423-04:00Where dreams come true....<div>Here's a couple shots from our trip to Disney. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtpzYJXRlreolT-Ji0AIFFekFy5ggP86UHngOi0B2EU0uXWMvxAws6oD57csVkzTyCaYhHTWDG06GjVTp2zq-omZSjxOoaY7Qr8KelqoiFzV0Zzl79VvnMvO28lpE3eKRspSkKBZmra1m/s1600/Disney+World+2011+043.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtpzYJXRlreolT-Ji0AIFFekFy5ggP86UHngOi0B2EU0uXWMvxAws6oD57csVkzTyCaYhHTWDG06GjVTp2zq-omZSjxOoaY7Qr8KelqoiFzV0Zzl79VvnMvO28lpE3eKRspSkKBZmra1m/s320/Disney+World+2011+043.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586289901223338930" /></a><div><br /></div><div>Our hotel. Love Disney Vacation Club!<div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjCtpzYJXRlreolT-Ji0AIFFekFy5ggP86UHngOi0B2EU0uXWMvxAws6oD57csVkzTyCaYhHTWDG06GjVTp2zq-omZSjxOoaY7Qr8KelqoiFzV0Zzl79VvnMvO28lpE3eKRspSkKBZmra1m/s1600/Disney+World+2011+043.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoz6zWetHfnXCrWgk8EtKGzp-dmuoRQrswsSjICzQRcWUw93o6-GPi9phcJHzpTR3oiJHQfP67IRy-UYmHptXAoFfnXMIjZkj0cM_iQ_g1kwGnjEuSKihyphenhyphenbnXf2BFZGtkAxRSjmXOHbIvk/s1600/Disney+World+2011+004.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoz6zWetHfnXCrWgk8EtKGzp-dmuoRQrswsSjICzQRcWUw93o6-GPi9phcJHzpTR3oiJHQfP67IRy-UYmHptXAoFfnXMIjZkj0cM_iQ_g1kwGnjEuSKihyphenhyphenbnXf2BFZGtkAxRSjmXOHbIvk/s320/Disney+World+2011+004.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586289897915359938" /></a></div><div><br /></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoz6zWetHfnXCrWgk8EtKGzp-dmuoRQrswsSjICzQRcWUw93o6-GPi9phcJHzpTR3oiJHQfP67IRy-UYmHptXAoFfnXMIjZkj0cM_iQ_g1kwGnjEuSKihyphenhyphenbnXf2BFZGtkAxRSjmXOHbIvk/s1600/Disney+World+2011+004.jpg"></a>@ the Flying Fish. Amazing wine pairing dinner.</div><div><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14PjYAU4sF_Rj5hWXHZPrpush91N4h9r4T8Zd3TZVwCkOLtocmgJ2j99VKdZttv62cw39mW2EvpxfYiY9xHWwly55ISsdbj5_24TqDrHNQmzqu1wR9KE_Jar6ymfGwQogVc_5DI5VPMJr/s1600/Disney+World+2011+073.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEh14PjYAU4sF_Rj5hWXHZPrpush91N4h9r4T8Zd3TZVwCkOLtocmgJ2j99VKdZttv62cw39mW2EvpxfYiY9xHWwly55ISsdbj5_24TqDrHNQmzqu1wR9KE_Jar6ymfGwQogVc_5DI5VPMJr/s320/Disney+World+2011+073.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5586289887089345026" /></a><br /></div><div><br /></div><div>@ Bluezoo (Todd English's restaurant)</div></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-5378616030169174452011-03-19T20:06:00.004-04:002011-03-19T20:55:06.224-04:00I am a terrible blogger.2011 has not been good for my blogging. It has however been good for the hubs and I, which means it's been very very busy. I promise to be better!<br /><br />In January, we took on Disney World. What a fantastic way to be kids by day and posh foodie adults by night. I have to admit, it was a perfect trip. The weather was good, the rides were extremely fun and the food (Flying Fish, California Grill, Bluezoo...) all awesome!<br /><br />February had me traveling a lot for work, including a trip on Valentine's Day. But also gave us some insight into our tax returns so we could plan for the home renovations. On the list was:<br /><br /><ul><li>New carpet for the stairs (installed, pics soon!)</li><li>New dining room chairs (done!)</li><li>Landscaping (in progress)<br /></li></ul>...I'll have some great pics soon. But as we got into March, we had a wrench thrown into the mix. While outside playing, Lincoln noticed a somewhat week, old fence and took advantage of the situation and "visited" our neighbors. Luckily I found him...but it made us realize we need to fix it sooner than planned. So we are currently getting quotes for that. OY!<br /><br />I'll follow-up soon with pictures of the transformations and in the meantime we'll be focused on Jarrett's 30th birthday this Friday. What a weekend I have in store :)JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-78991000970842588212010-12-31T13:41:00.006-05:002010-12-31T13:59:34.271-05:00Farewell 2010Compared to 2009, one could say 2010 was a little dull. We didn't buy a new house, we didn't get married, etc. We did however get Lincoln, and life is never dull with that guy. And we did settle into our home, our marriage, celebrated our first anniversary, and hosted our first holiday. We took a bunch of trips and saw many of our friends get married. And I have to say, it's been wonderful. <div><br /></div><div>So goodbye 2010, the ups and downs, the good and the bad. It's been fun. And now... a look back.</div><div><br /></div><div><b>Mexico City, January</b></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEipY-3WD0z0xklIuT6oPfGtqXPhgJvvzqU3K3Ro2BOwF1LM2Xoq2HkzPUfUoxUc1lF3VU8_WM1FNbbhqDHz-2-rNRp123dhmbAGGFp1_27zAjnX_e8vV3_Es4m54GMGCW66zvd3h73FBTc3/s320/DSCN0115.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556920538175379906" /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Lincoln's homecoming, January</b></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgmlqkHCOMJmFkGwe0JzP2SkGvzBnGLdIt74aGYH5_KUPaDo8qz30Setc7qPMN4BiodzaFw2mS8DrveUhL47iMbbtXcXGlvSs_e81FmB-bMdbNI0drK9ct_PgjLUUk3j7ZI0aEfNabiZ19v/s320/Lincoln+and+Knight+022.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556921058898652274" /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Jarrett's 29th birthday</b></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg8qRvzPUkBVlOj6V8cm-rhtRyfDz6yf5-l_uKG1JqkHGMZBzJQ81xpP2jfC4fUmNyq2fPCzChcs5OgLoph6Qha5MEfXWLR0SxHgp-6qb9fWzEhKgVAqNDgqYhi-SG7d6p9OTNnfyIPhJa1/s320/untitled.bmp" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556921832673177922" /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Our anniversary, August</b></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhVBOJJ1lAi57n9_L6R9zwXJFK6MW0k2Q17erHsh814W8QPzwnYJYY_gxVWFOxyF1omagr5Ec0nm89Zb8pm_jDUpAxkFqvWAL4G5swqifjrWVuPinWq8QEJhsbLBkZJnb1bIERgcw4h3ONW/s320/P8160111.JPG" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556921060318772066" /></div><div><br /></div><div><b>Nicole's Wedding, September</b></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEj7_-hxz1Ke5muLQbE8qqMbP4CkYo3eM_hi3AS6X-YIcMgzosPdMLMGYZHvbAGOk452uOPxtkY37mpu4bgFpFfIBIEtvO1QRtYU4iIVseIXHMOHj2RQf49LODSDxa9l5cHNIoEYmoTz3fjS/s320/Nicole%2527s+Wedding+053.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556920549333003138" /></div><div><br /></div><div><br /></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-84195905694724877462010-12-29T21:35:00.008-05:002010-12-29T21:47:29.157-05:00Merry ChristmasI know, i am such a slacker lately. Per usual, December becomes a month where I just lose track of time. With the holidays and shopping and end of year/quarter at work...it gets very busy for this gal. <div><br /></div><div>We had a simply WONDERFUL Christmas. Jarrett's dad came to visit the weekend before, then his sister and mom came for a few days before and after. We ran around, saw both sides of my family, and got to share my traditions with the Britt's as well as create our own. We (and really I mean Jarrett mostly) pulled off a successful meal with WAY too much food, but I loved every bite of it.</div><div><br /></div><div>I thought I'd share some pics of our house and dinner on Christmas Day. </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjt28gx9jfGX7ejXaW6Mq428t3yFHRK9QRDTU2azUV7975txLpCprgwUFDyaJxy25-9NVlcdl-uBtvQww_z1YmRzjrHgwvzpEvkIZ_RXmJkmf6vaDnHJSnW9KP6aFFsr0dYXnMZj0JWIUXG/s320/Jimmy+%2526+Cristina+Wedding+%2526+Christmas+2010+065.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556300200116000434" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhFUFS8LfzhCGbeZo4PJTYlT7dVd5qJjkPVuJZ4dAGAutZ8qwhG9M6h5p-tJtcTCE4-twofyDcTiDllF29dKXrLm3UIuCrpSzdQNBiEzFhmvsIJ1fzRkuewoIhe9gEj42baFvLt3I3INVog/s320/Jimmy+%2526+Cristina+Wedding+%2526+Christmas+2010+078.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556300491189590610" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi_OqXhY1u8gWXCL4FhrB0S8JdlY6IEuPnUy9sRykCKlXmrzxksI4Wiwf8rvJnr5-Z3rGzg-Hf78hlW3mhkpmyeBPJI_067DaqeqAnf4M5nPR2GW08M5xmHCOy4obEiMk39ZkQRi6adVqXg/s320/Jimmy+%2526+Cristina+Wedding+%2526+Christmas+2010+069.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5556301124695428610" /></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-72805807782348829532010-12-09T10:57:00.003-05:002010-12-09T12:28:50.819-05:00Kitchen Renovations Part IIHere are the pics of the finished kitchen. I am absolutely in love with all aspects of this kitchen. Someone told me it looks like an HGTV kitchen, and I blushed. I really think we picked fabulous, neutral but warm colors that make this kitchen rock!<div><br /></div><div>A few shout-outs to the vendors we went with, and our contractor. Awesome, and highly recommend!</div><div><br /></div><div><a href="http://www.bellewtile.com/">Bellew Tile</a><br /><a href="http://hubstoneworks.com/">Hub Stoneworks</a> <div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiD4gEjqyIkhw8oGaz7qn4QZVeQWlS6ooEI-suoIMeFin-pTHuyjzQRI-Zm-pRJfa8vBi5flhdktOHmeeKRE-L0jM71DSaxB5kHqbSXyP79Q0fhGOCu2DZpHrha_dszWOYj5a8bUqHByckB/s320/House+Renovations+021.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548712662499546290" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgUocW6Zf518HbuGKxjGNMDeCX3m89obXPkeJ1xblv22jHzELtmmeeWy07RRssip9JIQG_IKMjDCY3Qh9DUNF3sknKagq1-iGnVSH5sT9VMXAvEVLpTJGp4T0SwSRrALsSw8txqw9P9-Hjd/s320/House+Renovations+017.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548712665830571842" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgRRU5xq5ffW3aPOpO0lVDD5lX1mAfdH3QzYOM4X1nZI2yPvTA1G_JdClBTbEsTr7NkFxhOZFZsmkIOKUVl42yKXbBbur_lxivoaIGtzYHtEtyXOGOyxDfo3m7U5_P7BBxo96qIEE0vBhlb/s320/House+Renovations+020.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5548712668743371906" /></div></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-46454782986738413352010-11-23T09:28:00.003-05:002010-11-23T09:47:11.792-05:00Kitchen Renovations Part II have some exciting news and pictures! The kitchen is *almost* done. We are waiting for the tiles for the backsplash to come in, and then we'll be done! The granite was installed, the sink looks AMAZING, and we changed the hardware. It makes a HUGE difference and I can't believe how much better the kitchen looks. <div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjJ5V727nTnDj6Fu-BUErM6v44lY64bcw_pG8bEybCA3GkIw9VgxFmsD3rdR09I8yGwh5HhGy1OoEMJSZCNhY8fF0rXLL0QKNlERrrz31Q-xl2aYZ1RLGEF1xoFh7yAqivCSPxW36y-Z_DC/s320/House+Renovations+013.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542756142101072514" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiOOBlLgMUyQ_iyjxDgMHIjWHikgOI5i0J4zZAQrksjvu0Ob1gOIl63u63C0DYFXVQMRgY_tumVG9iuAfKJ21eH-5PtZoTxHJHegAKLqJxNIZyGK5gpen42DagFkCUCVXiv7cecdnOKOiX/s320/House+Renovations+014.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542756155397383922" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhbI3zNt1ZvqeGgBVhWHzgYQBNZHt4GxMhUhjQsZSlEOPqohJ-KaUvc3gsOPRcAuF5BH6-dMMgL05DOsyMSuKfr_VTzIQN-uozNB861vhXpItNrEeLpXiJmDCB-oaUdfmRNXx3Xc8NKtfzf/s320/House+Renovations+010.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5542756173824970322" /></div><div><br /></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-22268981788714777902010-11-18T10:53:00.004-05:002010-11-18T13:50:35.414-05:00Strike a PoseI am so lucky that I have friends that are talented. Especially when those friends become photographers and can shoot <i>amazing</i> work.<div><br /></div><div>This year, I wanted to make really snazzy Christmas cards. I half-assed it last year, and was really displeased with the result. And given our handsome pups, I thought why not get a picture taken with the four of us by someone who knows what they are doing?? Capturing these four-legged friends looking at the camera at the same time proves quite challenging. </div><div><br /></div><div>So I enlisted a friend, and former Bentley classmate--<a href="http://brookeallisonphoto.com/">Brooke Allison Photography</a>. I encourage you to check out her work. Not only does she do fabulous work, but she is a warm and bubbly person just waiting to take pictures and so easy to get along with!</div><div><br /></div><div>We headed to Marina Bay in Quincy on a brisk fall day. So here are a couple shots of her fantastic work.</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhOQvqEpmT0P5SJ6Ez_DLolC-V3jRmbbUuth5M9ouGYFMLVzjcDCKYYKNH5CTcEc7Ft9yUZ5VA1t7vQYq5JrrhbBDjNVHt4k0rWGWbSqWeWv1tiF4eMGdQ_OWZEO6vIx7yQlwSmCVclTGPJ/s320/Christmas+Pics+024.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 213px; height: 320px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540963624499226706" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgr0Tw61VzVABvXgD03mte4Es7fxi9L5oVtmM_chg1Pbw3vTJNYdD8UsblPTe0j2o1wvj9iQQi8hNdTmUCH_Vt5NFyseBQikRivPzJBi5SEC_Dt2NLkFOXmuE90maLnygXmJjGzZkIi6xlq/s320/Christmas+Pics+001.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540963581648424754" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEirT6RP_mYLglQWf2Jgh87nZeeaTSIy4eKhm31LWldKmeU23YrZQIzHLOgOOCo9LIMcyiUpzO_6cWssdjbMkDronImkZirhmcHCaF7iUS9Wy-D6QdBy95xG7u20iJ_q0PnUfN5m3fOIfPoT/s320/Christmas+Pics+007.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 213px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540963599378255890" /></div><div><br /></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-74476420403548070872010-11-17T15:41:00.003-05:002010-11-17T20:50:38.398-05:00Sneak Peek. Kitchen Renovationsthe house is a mess. I have cabinets on the floor, dining room, everywhere. I have no sink. I have no faucet. I have two dogs that don't seem to understand not to mess with the kitchen. I have leftovers because we were able to sneak in a dinner at Fat-Cat due to lack of kitchen. <div><br /></div><div>So I share...</div><div><br /></div><div>Cabinets in the living room:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhU_FS92a-eVFp0IGrAkV2sHd8Eis8Ea2WPU-Tv2p1UXnTzB5zE7byix4RVlQuPUoMJk_DZTOHEjgbIZti54X6Fl8HvGO7MfZiq5h9sgAx6Wi_ETk2TQcVn-F6xGSFyYlDQCN7NGw7yH4vy/s320/House+Renovations+001.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540700617031337986" /></div><div><br /></div><div>Messy kitchen and ugly hardware:</div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiZWGda9xSeRnVkodcD_6EJ7H7cN292BLYWyXbYbVkfcNbD_62mSXb2gyev3khGyaWDnqXk3LHfSJVog8o2wGoE9l3bma5hB-mJr3FIhzUugf1_Od-aBGfID4B7s115QbwjVCF09zDnJf4J/s320/House+Renovations+003.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540700602020003170" /></div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiTiWgjuGSOjtCVPmM-qmXfDRwaoTNXGAzD-_TZdZ102pB7iB6hMCOqqL_72WkSdyDYzM9m1GGwg6u-WxZBdG3sNFJ_NBmxOJOBtlxjR-5TUIbxW-e2s7ImYP5Zw17ok2PGQtO-JEnCb3b7/s320/House+Renovations+002.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540700596497917554" /></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-25549164290849580252010-11-16T14:43:00.005-05:002010-11-16T17:34:06.675-05:00PK 11.16.09Today's post is a solemn one. Today mark's the one year anniversary since my aunt patty's passing (and my Nana's birthday!). <div><br /></div><div>I've had a strange feeling all day. I feel like I should be sad. Then I think no no, stay strong. And then I feel like I could completely lose it. But I think it's because I have this sense of longing that will probably never go away. I find myself driving home some nights and going to pick up the phone to call her the way I always did. To update her on my life, work, personal, whatever it may be. She'd then of course give me her opinion whether or not I asked for it, the best part of our conversations. And of course her laugh, after I told her some ridiculous story.</div><div><br /></div><div>Last year was a blur, I can't remember if I told her I loved her enough. Or if I thanked her enough. So here it goes...</div><div><br /></div><div>Thank you Aunt Pat, for your amazing ability to listen and for your countless words of wisdom. Thank you for always being there and looking out for me, and my mother. Thank you for proving sometimes you have to give your mother a hard time because that's what daughters do. Thank you for believing in love despite hardships. Thank you for your ability to stay strong in the hardest of times...to never give up hope, to always believe, and to fight. We thought we were going to lose you 18 years before we did, and the world was a better place with you in it. </div><div><br /></div><div>And thank you, to the man above, for giving us those extra years. Thank you to Dana Farber, Hospice and all of her best friends for supporting her, John, and my family through such a difficult time. I miss you every single day. </div><div><br /></div><div><img src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiAUOb3iJIWCrsReYgHQrV3iUNWRyGiYzjvZoDHPNeI5J6YQj8BbeHro5JjwHynipbS9ziNO2LXR9NuV7R9JSUYDA1PZn4HsktCNSE2ucAEZ_DsQlAcC5WKIbVZuqiHCmIUwhJPN0GSf2to/s320/5973_1085094340195_1611487405_216012_605594_n.jpg" style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5540278647171707186" /></div><div><br /></div><div><span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-family: 'Times New Roman'; font-size: medium; "><span class="body" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; ">Even death is not to be feared by one who has lived wisely.</span><br /><span class="bodybold" style="font-family: Verdana, Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif; font-size: 10pt; font-weight: bold; "><a href="http://www.brainyquote.com/quotes/quotes/b/buddha382694.html" style="text-decoration: none; color: rgb(0, 17, 255); line-height: normal; ">Buddha</a> </span></span></div><div><br /></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-4432055032973235353.post-11070416189845369432010-11-13T15:49:00.003-05:002010-11-13T15:54:19.991-05:00Pupdate November<div>During a little break from raking leaves, I snapped some photos of the boys. We were lucky enough to get weather in the 60's mid-November, so we had to take advantage and let the boys play while we worked. </div><div><br /></div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT828oM3PHMyU81zhroQIc9Eh4mxRVqtn12a_XjQlqVgpHo2gpaXamBB2wpBNBMgDmTe7cRPt6Ooxxj_oe8cETMyq4kb7PeTj5ar7spcUMWeL2fdjYDbOV_9hv6tFFF1pC4FienKlqIuCx/s1600/Lincoln+and+Knight+Fall+2010+012.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT828oM3PHMyU81zhroQIc9Eh4mxRVqtn12a_XjQlqVgpHo2gpaXamBB2wpBNBMgDmTe7cRPt6Ooxxj_oe8cETMyq4kb7PeTj5ar7spcUMWeL2fdjYDbOV_9hv6tFFF1pC4FienKlqIuCx/s320/Lincoln+and+Knight+Fall+2010+012.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539139767402033058" /></a><div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhT828oM3PHMyU81zhroQIc9Eh4mxRVqtn12a_XjQlqVgpHo2gpaXamBB2wpBNBMgDmTe7cRPt6Ooxxj_oe8cETMyq4kb7PeTj5ar7spcUMWeL2fdjYDbOV_9hv6tFFF1pC4FienKlqIuCx/s1600/Lincoln+and+Knight+Fall+2010+012.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Iw0c1ySbO_0UhpwhlTE1iXW0AsjsHs94QJny8JhVf-APQuOjbIUkxAy_hx_8Oqo45cj6mGUy26bIQWuEdbSExh_oDR3DRFUkodVMbOmxXDTQaCuv7nGkZiD0DX3KVTTL-faWBorGQrqj/s1600/Lincoln+and+Knight+Fall+2010+010.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Iw0c1ySbO_0UhpwhlTE1iXW0AsjsHs94QJny8JhVf-APQuOjbIUkxAy_hx_8Oqo45cj6mGUy26bIQWuEdbSExh_oDR3DRFUkodVMbOmxXDTQaCuv7nGkZiD0DX3KVTTL-faWBorGQrqj/s320/Lincoln+and+Knight+Fall+2010+010.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539139763409637586" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEg5Iw0c1ySbO_0UhpwhlTE1iXW0AsjsHs94QJny8JhVf-APQuOjbIUkxAy_hx_8Oqo45cj6mGUy26bIQWuEdbSExh_oDR3DRFUkodVMbOmxXDTQaCuv7nGkZiD0DX3KVTTL-faWBorGQrqj/s1600/Lincoln+and+Knight+Fall+2010+010.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5Aa8mEDBvP7adW_f_iJwCbfItEntT74psu23qNHa1qHHT8XSdpE1P3gfibO2RNgKFnFpb9RIeH89GJZvQ8AT9_3uVgJmuuPVo6U6_i3C_IW1va1qvjWwa8okfyYI94JnYIfWlO0q5cqd/s1600/Lincoln+and+Knight+Fall+2010+017.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5Aa8mEDBvP7adW_f_iJwCbfItEntT74psu23qNHa1qHHT8XSdpE1P3gfibO2RNgKFnFpb9RIeH89GJZvQ8AT9_3uVgJmuuPVo6U6_i3C_IW1va1qvjWwa8okfyYI94JnYIfWlO0q5cqd/s320/Lincoln+and+Knight+Fall+2010+017.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539139753419504162" /></a></div><div><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhG5Aa8mEDBvP7adW_f_iJwCbfItEntT74psu23qNHa1qHHT8XSdpE1P3gfibO2RNgKFnFpb9RIeH89GJZvQ8AT9_3uVgJmuuPVo6U6_i3C_IW1va1qvjWwa8okfyYI94JnYIfWlO0q5cqd/s1600/Lincoln+and+Knight+Fall+2010+017.jpg"></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HFoMbG6bHFbBEmKBUZrNGe3uCiOmypxx3La0F0lUHjEdopmiou7RszCg_wQvJY656Ofxy6T3GWO3GQznTCkHaXhNahUiC1SKgdBjPn4OZJrdb3AeMk4QligA7OaHce9JbTGK2mmUFS2s/s1600/Lincoln+and+Knight+Fall+2010+020.jpg"><img style="cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEi6HFoMbG6bHFbBEmKBUZrNGe3uCiOmypxx3La0F0lUHjEdopmiou7RszCg_wQvJY656Ofxy6T3GWO3GQznTCkHaXhNahUiC1SKgdBjPn4OZJrdb3AeMk4QligA7OaHce9JbTGK2mmUFS2s/s320/Lincoln+and+Knight+Fall+2010+020.jpg" border="0" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5539139749635275458" /></a><br /></div></div>JMacBritthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/00798901035854106006noreply@blogger.com0