by Mary Carver | Aug 23, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
I got to spend a great evening with my sweet friend Brittany last night and then chatted for a bit with some other great friends. I also wrote a brilliant blog post yesterday – in my head. All that adds up to this: a celebrity lookalike post. Here’s who...
by Mary Carver | Aug 23, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect, Home Life, recipes & food
Over the summer, Annalyn got to spend the night with my parents once a week. My mom is a teacher, so she has a couple months off to do things like baking, organizing and hanging out with her favorite (okay, only) granddaughter. That worked out well for Annalyn, who...
by Mary Carver | Aug 20, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
Last night at choir practice, I sat behind the line of high school girls. I used to sit in the front row, but the teenagers slowly took over. Now I sit in the back with the other old fogies. (I’m kidding, friends! You’re not old!) As I watched them whisper...
by Mary Carver | Aug 17, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
I wasn’t able to get a good shot of the stage, but how pretty was the sky behind it?! One of my goals for this year was to have a monthly date with Mark. It has happened more months than last year, but I can’t say we’ve got a perfect record. For...
by Mary Carver | Aug 16, 2010 | Giving Up on Perfect
I know they don’t look pretty. I probably could have garnished with cilantro. Or something. But just trust me: it was GOOD! Do you ever get in a cooking rut? Cooking the same meals over and over, dreading leftovers and wishing your “eating out” envelope wasn’t...