tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-84439424667149876882024-03-20T18:06:54.000-06:00Megan, Thomas, & PeteMegan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.comBlogger157125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-85170990624172271242015-03-08T22:42:00.001-06:002015-03-08T22:42:02.553-06:00Pete and the bike rack<div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7gajv_mqhdHfV7tVJlKzlyu_r9DkTrlU6imwKxK4MI-1uPQvelr5sTWdwVqFJA13rMO4-YUiEWiw4QUoR1wK2AjGo7M-OSYttJjR2lCN84jZiWO2vwvYxlCLdEucRTgIaNyP6b-Q7k8/s640/blogger-image-386636798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"></a><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEja7gajv_mqhdHfV7tVJlKzlyu_r9DkTrlU6imwKxK4MI-1uPQvelr5sTWdwVqFJA13rMO4-YUiEWiw4QUoR1wK2AjGo7M-OSYttJjR2lCN84jZiWO2vwvYxlCLdEucRTgIaNyP6b-Q7k8/s640/blogger-image-386636798.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; 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We love it there and there were birds everywhere chirping and the sky was incredible. I feel close to the spirit being outside and it rejuvenates me. Pete was adorable and he loved riding in his stroller and eating his tiny fruits as he got pushed around. </a></span></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBFFyI2B7h9KQfI5zXLeUMROGiaUJu0TVxciOwp1Kva1yC8j7W024PFz_BlMKAtZtK-85tcbN3Vcz20dUC3VLoIbZihurNK1kB_cYEZX7nddG8PozIOrp4CXPE2phO_aBwWbVWc03o7Bs/s640/blogger-image--1909835629.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiBFFyI2B7h9KQfI5zXLeUMROGiaUJu0TVxciOwp1Kva1yC8j7W024PFz_BlMKAtZtK-85tcbN3Vcz20dUC3VLoIbZihurNK1kB_cYEZX7nddG8PozIOrp4CXPE2phO_aBwWbVWc03o7Bs/s640/blogger-image--1909835629.jpg"></a></div><br></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhaztBLaiqTNuczuRB3LEAXES4DU3vKNnZFAP9IcT6zWG23WTzxwTYi34YvKb6rQ3X-3chdYx4jWtV58nDc0OydAHBDhLyRh26bcqwXWsSselxYj9y1kSn9yN4RlL2zbwsa4aO4DkRW_IE/s640/blogger-image-779883017.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgf5Tfpg3ZoSjT0aObudLBCiSdcaKFHIOHmErNrPKpwkdiKramkCNw-hnhW2RlM3wYsq8JKc-8uhDrwd6WcjI0Br0K9yD_TdsTKLy7OQ1PorsxaxzYQCd_TGKeuXQ8ydg7Cl_9vPjzdxSY/s640/blogger-image-404153553.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgoHw_mxAOufsCJcXjH4wluwju0W2fpFEhHW2c-vsGJrvUzcJwg6Iy6vKJfLPtW3Bg6OiaH6QXpdB5hfCuBbKUI8a1EZB5X3jybmSfdITpVOGAVauJ0Td27Zfe7rm9tu4Rr4bcIWVCNtjE/s640/blogger-image-353520048.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjk_16O5vDwYpPr5tYASnhUDg2f5aYyYRCKeISC3vQTk97kggwd_2lKV4c8eM3pphwZ9SCDNgEKAqowZ7U7R5AQA7bCXehEkLn-lp3RPQsZD0kxGoflA7Lft4d_tKKS9IP6bkssRGgfJf4/s640/blogger-image-758363676.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><img border="0" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhqO8wjYLzceQtTeqashCJc4F4A2quFazURe3m1xfNErPrRINWjcqrtzD5TKwWlJWJmZjJ6ScZyCMgqb5ssudBmYj9EKVNMGihjx5RoiSF0Js64ViGkF0GdzuxhCIHLWsTmmYCNNvAdK7c/s640/blogger-image-643663989.jpg"></div><div class="separator" style="clear: both;"><br></div><div><br></div>Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-41145857822960825102014-08-12T09:40:00.002-06:002014-08-12T09:40:16.596-06:00Edgar Gets Ready For Bed Craft on Paging SupermomI had the fun opportunity to create a kid's craft based on a kid's book for the cute site Paging Super Mom. Check it out<a href="http://pagingsupermom.com/2014/08/books-alive-edgar-gets-ready-for-bed/"> here</a>.<br />
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<br />Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-52840918298123292432014-07-29T19:45:00.003-06:002014-07-29T19:45:38.872-06:00First WordPete's first word (besides some unassociated "mamas") was ball. He started saying it a week ago and I've never said the phrase "Where's your ball?" more in my life.<br />
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Also I have to post some of these Pete pictures from a mini photo shoot I did in the backyard a few weeks ago. His outfit coordinated with our worn down fence. So obviously, I had to take some pictures.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So, I'm taking that as a "no"?</td></tr>
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<br />Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-79061203989099812362014-07-20T18:33:00.001-06:002014-07-20T18:33:23.268-06:00Where to start? I've come here to write a post after a long absence about 12 times. How do you just pick up and start writing again? I feel like I need to document everything that's happened to me in the last 3, 4, 5 (how long has it been?) years! That's a daunting task. So I guess I better just start with something and not feel like I have to fill in the gaps. The gaps are documented in notebooks, random slips of paper, and my phone. I'll just think of it as giving my posterity something to compile…like a detective game! Yeah, I like that.<br />
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But really, the biggest change since I've written IS my posterity. That would be Pete (so far). <br />
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"bbnbbv bv bb nbvnv b mn nm, nbbvc bvbn vb bv vbn"<br />
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In fact, the little blurb above is from Pete and he was in high heaven while I let him play with the keyboard to produce it. He likes everything he can't have. Here's a picture of him a few days after we brought him home from the hospital.<br />
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Oops. That was two…What a little squish face! Not nearly as squishy as he is now. He is a champ with so much personality it can hardly be contained in his little (albeit fat) body. Let's just end with a couple more shots of when he was teeny tiny and we were worried he wasn't gaining any weight.</div>
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More Pete to come soon with some ramblings from his mom (and maybe his Dad [if he isn't scared and has his blogging pants on]).Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-91182230214442977322014-06-19T22:21:00.000-06:002014-06-19T22:21:07.107-06:00I might start posting againI need a way to journal and have a place to post pictures. Most of the pictures I will be posting are of my baby, so I'm going private. If anyone is still following this blog and you want an invite, let me know.<br />
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Later!<br />
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MMegan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com5tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-46064480532735527012012-08-09T10:18:00.001-06:002012-08-09T10:18:05.644-06:00Pocket Post<b>Dear Blog,</b><br />
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You are so sad that I haven't written on you in a while. Unfortunately, I have no guarantees that I will be a more faithful writer in the future. Life is just busy. Mostly a good busy.<br />
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<b>Dear Persimmon Floral,</b><br />
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19 weddings! In one year! That's a lot! Makes me tired.<br />
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<b>Dear Pears & Nectarines from Costco,</b><br />
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You have been so delicious and lovely to have around the house to snack on. My new favorite breakfast is a sliced pear, laughing cow lite cheese, and pita chips. A little sweet, a little savory, a lot awesome!<br />
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<b>Dear Zumba,</b><br />
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You make me very aware of my "whiteness", but also make working out soooooooo much fun! And sexy (if I don't look at myself in the mirror).<br />
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<b>Dear Mom,</b><br />
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Thanks for being so nice and caring. You helped me out with my lesson, came and cleaned behind my fridge, looked for new sheets for me, and always show how much you love me. I love you!<br />
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<b>Dear <a href="http://pinterest.com/pin/28851253833595474/">Raspberry Cream Pie</a>, </b><br />
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Mmmmmmmm. You were good and gone in about two seconds. We liked your tartness and crumble topping. I'd try you again!<br />
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<b>Love,</b><br />
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<b>Megs</b>Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-19585991473958414792012-06-09T10:34:00.003-06:002012-06-09T10:36:25.294-06:00Oh. It's going to be one of those postsYou know, the posts where you are like "Hey, we haven't dropped off the face of the planet" or "Let us tell you about all the fun we've been up to" or "We're going to be better bloggers we promise". Yeah, it will probably be like that.<br />
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So, turns out The Dunfords are still around. Feeling pretty good overall. We are working. Working out. Eating. Sleeping. Tripping (like we go on trips, not falling down). Starting new <a href="http://www.imdb.com/title/tt1189430/quotes">bidnesses</a>. Eating. Redecorating the living room. Pinning things on Pinterest like champs. Doing wedding shows and teaching classes at conferences. Researching new ways to build aquariums. Churching. Watching movies. Listening to books on tape. Cabining. Building stuff.<br />
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So we're busy. And happy. And a little sleepy. But good.<br />
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Tom had a birthday. Megan made him go to IKEA, but also let him go fishing, so she seems like a pretty great wife.<br />
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We went to the Cabin for the first time this season and smoked meat and pizza. And were so happy.<br />
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We went to California to visit family and see a brand new baby that never cries and visit new soda stores and get crazy with envy because we don't have our own soda store and to go to the temple and to visit the Getty and stock up on delicious treats from Trader Joe's and play Settlers of Catan and eat tacos in East LA and go to the beach.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Rows and rows of any soda you could imagine.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">At the Getty. Posing awkwardly.<span class="Apple-style-span" style="font-size: small;"> </span></td></tr>
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We started a new business this year. It's called <a href="http://www.sweetcreamsodapop.com/">Dunford's Sweet Cream Soda Pop.</a> We think it's great. We're biased. We hope other people think it's great. We may just have a soda cart now. Who knows? You gotta try things. That's our motto. When we're feeling adventurous.<br />
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I taught a flower class at a blogging conference and it was really fun!<br />
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There's probably more to share, but there's a lot of house to clean. So, bye!Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-25457117712228739942012-06-09T09:50:00.003-06:002012-06-09T09:50:48.683-06:00The Gospel & BirdsPerfect combo in our opinion.<br />
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Oh and make that 1 hour and 3 minutes now...better go eat more pie before it all ends.Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-79879219587351279002012-02-27T11:13:00.004-07:002012-02-27T11:13:57.704-07:00#22 - Make a garlandBeing the overachiever that I am, I ended up making three garlands. And made a video tutorial for each of them. Check it out <a href="http://www.mycraftchannel.com/Shows/One-Charming-Party/?omedia_id=977">here</a>. I haven't finished the ruffly one yet, but plan to...after I'm done with my list!<br />
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<br />Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-72910695691796545262012-02-12T18:15:00.002-07:002012-02-12T18:15:24.685-07:00#23 - Serve at the church bakery or cannery or other assignment.I had the opportunity to serve two places this year so far. Our <a href="https://www.lds.org/youth/theme/2012?lang=eng">Young Women</a> group served at the <a href="https://apps.lds.org/welfareoperations/overview.jsf?operation=bishops.storehouses">Bishop's Storehouse</a> in January and it was such a great opportunity. I had not served there since my Young Woman days and it was amazing to see all of the good work going on there. We stocked shelves and it was great. I enjoyed serving with the girls and just doing good.<div>
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I also volunteered to help clean the Salt Lake Temple this month. Tom and I went after hours to the Temple and vacuumed. It was also a fun experience, although I have to admit, the vacuuming is very unrewarding :) It is so clean in there! There is hardly a thing to vacuum up. Oh well, I guess that is another reason the temple is such a lovely place to be. I suppose I could strive for the same cleanliness in my house. Probably not going to happen though.</div>
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<br /></div>Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-4616679167522547232012-02-12T17:52:00.002-07:002012-02-12T17:52:48.248-07:00#14 - Cook one dish out of every cookbook I ownThis week I chose to cook herb-crusted pork tenderloin from Robin Miller's Quick Fix Meals. Check out some of her videos here: <a href="http://www.foodnetwork.com/quick-fix-meals-with-robin-miller/index.html">http://www.foodnetwork.com/quick-fix-meals-with-robin-miller/index.html</a><br />
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What I love about this cookbook is that she takes the first recipe (pork tenderloin) and then morphs it into three more recipes. So this week we will have pork and swiss quesadillas, pork with apples, and pork medallions. I'm excited! I've got six more recipes to try after this.Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-56014475979127647252012-02-12T17:34:00.000-07:002012-02-12T17:34:30.098-07:00#7 - Listen to Lord of the RingsI have finished the first book! Fellowship of the Ring.<br />
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Nay, say rather that I have completed an epic journey. A journey fraught with peril and magical lore. I will now delve into books two and thrice in order to become a full member of the fellowship of the fair LOTR fan club. I hope that I will be worthy of the honor and become known as Megan of the Avenues! Or, as the elves might say, Inwe Surion. The hobbits will most likely call me Esmerelde Bracegirdle of Hardbottle.<br />
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Yes, I just translated my name into Elvish and Hobbit. You can too, if you click on this handy link.<br />
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Tom, I know you want to know yours. I took the liberty of doing it for you. You're welcome.<br />
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Elvish: Orodreth Surion<br />
Hobbit: Moro Bracegirdle of Hardbottle<br />
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I hope the nerdiness doesn't last. But I have to say that I am enjoying the books very much so far and would go as far as recommending them.Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-10334505370669929402012-02-01T13:23:00.002-07:002012-02-01T13:23:37.178-07:00A letter from my friend Brandon<span style="background-color: rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.917969); color: #222222; font-family: arial, sans-serif; font-size: 13px;">Friends -</span><br />
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As many/most of you know, about a year and a half ago I lost my right index finger in a fight with a table saw. It was rather unfortunate, but I haven't stopped playing music. There will be a benefit concert for me to raise money for a prosthetic on February 11th, 2012 at the University of Utah Post Theater in Fort Douglas. I would like to invite you all to come and hear my band, Fictionist, and some of my other talented musical friends. Admission is free and donations are greatly appreciated (excess donations will go to fund prosthetic research). You can read more about it, find concert info, donate online, and help to "give me the finger" at this blog:</div>
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Thank you all so very much! If you know of anyone that would be interested, please pass this link along to them.</div>
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<br />Brandon</div>Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-84578334572737705072012-01-31T13:00:00.003-07:002012-01-31T13:00:49.689-07:00Orange you glad?<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: left;">
I think it's great that God made winter (often a gloomy season) oranges' (such a sunny, happy fruit) peak season. Just something that occurred to me last night. Thought I'd share.</div>
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<br />Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-84726634286274099012012-01-21T08:48:00.004-07:002012-01-21T08:48:38.042-07:00Look alike?Does anyone else see the resemblance? I think it is kind of crazy. Anyway, just thought I'd share.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Joshua Jackson - <a href="http://dittynet.com/raisin-joshua-jackson-and-katie-holmes/">Source</a></td></tr>
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<br />Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com7tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-54320342798754098872012-01-13T08:13:00.002-07:002012-01-13T08:13:42.645-07:00<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;">
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<br />Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com3tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-43602949943189319702012-01-04T07:27:00.001-07:002012-01-04T07:27:18.691-07:00Cecil LilyI have to post this, so I can pin it. Long story. Enjoy the lily. <a href="http://www.google.com/imgres?q=CECIL+lily&hl=en&sa=X&rlz=1C1GGGE_enUS347US347&biw=1280&bih=909&tbm=isch&prmd=imvns&tbnid=ixRxrnTc1-ZYgM:&imgrefurl=http://lilyflowerstore.com/CSSHOP/cecil-asiatic-lily.html&docid=FORaILnpiBp-NM&imgurl=http://lilyflowerstore.com/CSSHOP/images/detailed/0/Cecil_Asiatic_Li_4a898f02e7622.jpg&w=640&h=480&ei=K2EET7DjAuagiQKEm-3RDg&zoom=1&iact=hc&vpx=902&vpy=145&dur=930&hovh=194&hovw=259&tx=103&ty=121&sig=115000569544933293913&page=1&tbnh=125&tbnw=195&start=0&ndsp=33&ved=1t:429,r:4,s:0">Here's</a> where I got it.<br />
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<br />Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-31998410603196706682011-12-30T16:28:00.002-07:002011-12-30T16:28:46.985-07:0030 x 30Okay. I'm scared. A thoughtful friend asked me how I was doing on my list. So I looked. And that's when the worry set in. I really thought I had done more than what I'm about to show you. Granted I have made progress on a few...but...Ah! I need to get crackin'. Here's the run down.<br />
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<br />Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com4tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-45212214116579506622011-12-04T22:13:00.001-07:002011-12-04T22:22:16.768-07:00# 20 - Get sucked into a made for TV dramaI've done this several times. I have nothing to report about the quality of these shows, but they sure are intriguing. That is all.<br />
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But seriously, I made two pies for Thanksgiving and they rocked my socks off. Lemon Truffle Pie and Persimmon Pie. They were delicious! Lemon Truffle came from the Lion House pie book and the Persimmon came from a combination of the internet and my own head. And, to make this whole experience even better, I learned that I like persimmons! I was very happy about this because I have actually never eaten one. I just blindly named my business after one because it is fun to say and thought they were cute. I was nervous to actually eat one in case I didn't like it. But I bit the bullet, sliced one up, ate it, and they are yummy. So then, naturally, I made a pie out of them.<br />
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<br />Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-30483074806890394432011-12-04T21:47:00.001-07:002011-12-04T21:59:42.820-07:00#5 - Catch a fish by myselfNumero cinco on my <a href="http://meganandthomas.blogspot.com/2011/02/30x30.html">30 x 30 list</a> was to catch a fish by myself and I am pleased as punch to announce that I have accomplished this. Usually when I go fishing with Big T (oh Tom, that's your new nickname p.s.) I make him cast, then I hold the rod, then I catch one, reel it in, and then he gets it out of the water and unhooks it. So my goal was to do all the steps by myself and I did. It was back in August on our way back from girl's camp. We stopped at Jordanelle Reservoir and I caught a small-mouth bass. He helped me a little, but mostly I did it. Small-mouth bass are super fun to catch. Pound for pound, they are the hardest fighting fish around.<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">So, we didn't get a picture of my bass. But I needed a picture for the post, cause it turns out posts without pictures are boring. So, I stole a picture of Tom and his friend's bass. It's cool. It looked just like this....but WAY bigger. Trust me.</td></tr>
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<br />Megan D.http://www.blogger.com/profile/06026418895365736570noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8443942466714987688.post-24335646469140980802011-10-13T11:29:00.000-06:002011-10-13T11:30:22.528-06:00Pocket PostDear Suzie C.,<br />
Thanks for saying you read my blog and that I should update it and that I have clever ideas. You are the best and I will pay you later.<br />
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Dear Wild Horses,<br />
I've wanted to see you for a while now and I got to last week! I kind of wanted you to be running when I saw you...but seeing you standing out the field worked really well for me too. I can check that off my To Try Before I Die list.<br />
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Dear Lists,<br />
I love making you and crossing stuff off of you. And writing notes to you....<br />
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Dear New Camera,<br />
You are such a fabulous investment! I was a little wary about spending the money on you, but you've already paid yourself off. I have better self-esteem now. I am way better looking. And I think I can run faster. So thanks.<br />
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Dear <a href="http://pinterest.com/persimmon/">Pinterest</a>,<br />
Thanks for being a time-waster that gives you a sense of accomplishment afterwards. Oh! I just spent a half an hour pinning, but I have 212 pins to show for it. Much more satisfying than watching T.V. or staring into space.<br />
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Dear Plans,<br />
Like my lists, I really love having you in my life. But I also appreciate the lessons I'm constantly being taught about how to let you go and just go with the flow. Like a hippie (sans patchouli and hairy legs).<br />
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