We Knew They Were Coming, So We Baked Some Cakes

by Denise // 8 July, 2011 // Comments off

With family back in town, we had a festive weekend for sure. It all began with my MIL’s birthday on Sunday. She requested Iron Chef Allan’s over-the-top brunch and to finish it off, he baked his mom a gorgeous rum... Continue reading →

A Fizzed Firework and a Party in the USA

by Denise // 4 July, 2011 // Comments off

Last night, my neighbors were having a dress rehearsal with their fireworks to prepare for tonight, which gave me an opportunity to test out the settings on my SLR camera. As you can see, I didn’t quite figure it out.... Continue reading →

Savoring Sanibel

by Denise // 1 July, 2011 // Comments off

Undoubtedly, Sanibel and Captiva are world-famous for some of the best shelling and beautiful beaches. But for my family and me, the islands are also known for some of the best eats in the Sunshine State. Next to the shells... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts about Running, Bikinis and Boobs

by Denise // 21 June, 2011 // Comments off

My SIL, Kirsten, has been trying to shed some weight, which she cleverly nicknamed Operation Shed a Small Child. The other day, we were discussing our weight loss progress and how certain foods cause us retain water which makes the... Continue reading →

Sorry, Ice Cream. I’m Dreaming of a Different Dessert

by Denise // 17 June, 2011 // Comments off

I stumbled upon some tickets for a prescreening of Judy Moody and the NOT Bummer Summer, but the girls and I arrived late to the AMC Theater at Westshore Plaza (which seems to be the story of my life these... Continue reading →

Random Thoughts About Being Back in a Flash

by Denise // 14 June, 2011 // Comments off

I’m slowly but surely returning to the world of group running because I have really missed running with a group, especially the Suncoast Striders. I’ve missed the laughs, the camaraderie, the support and the accountability. I need a crowd to... Continue reading →

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