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Mr. and Mrs. NACHO!

(with Bella, the official bubbles attendant)

 

CONGRATS, NACHOS!

Our Labor Day: A Recap

The Boys

P r e s e n t i n g . . .

Rusty & Trouble Murforelli!

We picked our guys up from the MSPCA shelter in Methuen last Thursday and they are home and doing great. A wirehaired dachshund mix, this bonded pair, we decided, was the perfect gesture to our future union in lieu of "traditional" wedding presents.

WELCOME, BOYS!
Now, stop jumping up on the bed and leave your big sister BKP Sophia alone, because she will smack you into next week.

Love,
Your "ma",
Blogorelli

 

Happy Third Year, Big Boy King

Things have been so hectic that I didn't have the chance to say an online

* * * H A P P Y  D A Y ! * * *

to Linc, who turned three this past week! It's so hard to believe that my waiting with baited breath for that call announcing his arrival was over 1,095 days ago...

You've still got a present coming from Aunt Titi and Uncle Bink, dearness, and you're doing a bang-up job at being the older brother.

Introducing...

Despite his every effort to stay inside Cho (which he did, for more than a week past his due date,) the Bean is  O U T:

Cabell Gunnar
7.11.09
7 lbs, 12.6 oz
20 inches long
2:56 PM

Everyone is doing well, and headed home tomorrow to an eager Barbarian Big Brother. The Prof, Half Pint, and I visited the the new little guy + proud parents today at the hospital...

He's perfect (and sooo little!)

I've worked a lot on my technique since the last time, and the practice paid off -- Cab slept the entire time I held him.

The Baby Whisperer and his newest recruit.

Half Pint, a pro with both the babes and adults (she brought Rancotore's ice cream, YUM.)

A-Z

How many times can I mention baby Henry in a week? At least two for June 22-26, because I wanted to post this really unique idea that The Polish Princess and Mad Hungarian's GTP (Good Time Pals, the Cincinnati Gang) came up with for a baby shower gift. The rules were basic and simple:

- design a 10" x 10" square based on the theme of one letter of the alphabet, with the square being a pictorial expression of the alphabet (think animals, nature scenes, musical instruments, and kid friendly)

- any medium is allowed, but the letter must be at least 2" tall within the square

These specifications might seem fairly loose...until you send them to a group of designers. I got to participate (!) and couldn't wait to see the final result. If you're planning a shower for some mama-to-be, I thought this was a really fresh idea.

Here is the amazing outcome (for full disclosure: I did "Q," don't bash, y'all):

And in the context of Henry's nursery (bunnies are so "in" right now, love it!)

Congrats again to the Eastern European royal family...I hope that first week at home is going smoothly.

Hearth

“A little House well fill'd, a little Field well till'd, and a little Wife well will'd, are great Riches”
– Benjamin Franklin

C O N G R AT S  to Jeffé and Claire Voyant on taking advantage of that 2009 tax credit and BUYING A HOUSE! I've been lucky enough to see the new manor and it is a very charming place indeed, with lots of nooks and crannies, quirky historical details, and a big yard with almost any kind of plant imaginable, including strawberries. YUM.

(Here is the nested couple with the letter "O" that Sarah won at the BoNE Show Opening. She said that the piece will hang in the office, like "O for Office.") 

Manwich

I am a queen of procrastination, especially when something big is on the horizon. Even though The Prof and I are less than three months away from our wedding, I decided that my time would best be spent searching online for a dog to adopt and love in our new apartment. Two weeks ago, I found him:

The dog's name is Manny, but because of some Red Sox prejudice due to a certain player, I proposed that we call him MANWICH. Oh, what a wonderful weekend I spent inside my head, thinking about "Mr. Man" and how he and BKP Sophia's fur complemented the other's so perfectly, and how cute would matching sweaters be for all of us?

Then, just as suddenly as the whole thing began, I got a little tipsy at a picnic, forgot to call MSPCA Methuen, and the next time I checked, Manwich had been adopted. I'm happy to know that he's in a great new home (even if said home may not perhaps understand the necessity of clothing for pets.)

Luckily, I can refocus my puppy love on Tara + Hal's new guy:

THOR!!!!

(I know that you're not coming home until August, Thor, but Auntie Blogorelli is gonna squeeze you good when we meet, you lovable fluffy canine cupcake.)

Robert C. Tobin, Architect

Here ye, here ye:

Blogorelli is proud to be the exclusive online media outlet to break the exciting news: Bobby Crocker passed all of his architectural registration boards! All peoples may officially refer to him as "Architect."

Yippee -- and CONGRATS, Robert C.!

Aside from being able to "stamp drawings," whatever kind of technical mumbo jumbo that is, Bobby also recently celebrated a birthday and is readying to be a father of two...which meant Murforelli had to get him this novelty tee:

Speaking of which, here is one of his angelic offspring (who sat across the table from me):

Sláinte!

The sun is shining outside this St. Patrick's Day, and I'm getting excited for The Prof and I's annual hop over to the historical, local Doyle's Cafe later tonight. This year, we're extending the celebrations to dinner; I want to try this "best corned beef and cabbage dinner in Boston" self-proclaimed on the bar's web site.

Bust out the kilt, don some green, bake a batch of Guinness cupcakes -- and a lucky day to all...