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In random news, I found an article today called 80 Totally Awesome Things from the 80s.

It's worth scrolling through and watching the videos and commercials if you are looking for a trip to the good old days.
I think I owned just about all of those toys.

I miss being a kid.

A kid from the 80s.
 

Who remembers Reading Rainbow?
When this show came on my sister and I used to go apeshit.
 

 In food news, I made creme brulee on Tuesday night. I used this recipe. It was runny and since I don't own a blow torch I had to use my oven broiler so the the top wasn't caramelized properly, but it was delicious. I planned to take a photo of the final product but by the time they were finally done (you have to cook and cool them twice!) I went caveman on it.

No photographic evidence.  
I love me some creme brulee.

 

In Quinn news, she likes having showers. I find that some nights blow by and we run out of time for a bath. On those occassions, Simon will take Quinn into the shower with him the next morning and she LOVES it. Her favorite part (according to Simon) is at the end when they have a cuddle. Simon holds her and lets he water spray down on her back. Adorbs.

 

In baby-making news, I had a full medical checkup at my regular doctor's and apparently I'm healthy. Everything checked out which is both good to hear but also kind of bad . I'm happy that everything is working as it should but that only makes the situation of not keeping a pregnancy that much more of a mystery.

In house news, I found this bedroom photo and although it doesn't show the whole room, I love the layout. Our bedroom is kind of laid out like that right now minus the pretty headboard, nightstands, armchairs, etc. I think this photo will serve as the inspiration for our bedroom furniture layout down the road.

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And in music news, nothing makes a crappy day better than listening to Huey Lewis and the News.

And that's all I have for today.
xo, Vicky

Whoa, whoa, whoa

This is good...
xo, Vicky

Snow Day Extraordinaire!

Ottawa was literally dumped on with snow.
30 centimetres to be exact. 

 I opted to stay home today instead of driving five hours to get to work.
Simon brought Quinn to daycare as usual so I had the day to myself. 

Did I accomplish much? 

Well if you don't count:

- blogging

- watching The Food Network

- eating Almond Slices (stay tuned for the recipe!)

- taking a ridiculously long shower followed by a bathroom dance party 

Than NO I didn't. 

But if you do, than I seriously rocked all the above items. 

It was glorious. 

For some reason when I'm showering and getting ready, there is nothing that want to hear more than gangster music. 

Before you gawk at me, let me explain. 

I DO NOT agree with ANY of the lyrics in most rap songs. But to be honest, I don't even really listen to the lyrics. My question to the world is, if rap music is so wrong, why is it so damn catchy?! 

I LOVE a good beat, so for any of you rappers reading this blog (pshhh) can you try to rap about nice things like rainbows, sunshine, candy or puppies so I can listen to it around my one year old? Thanks. 

But until that fateful day comes, I only listen to it when I'm alone in the car or at home alone in the shower. 

Here are two gems that made my mid afternoon shower/dance party pretty darn enjoyable: 

Man I wish I could dance like those ladies from TLC....

Happy End of the World!

xo, Vicky

Every little thing is gonna be alright :)

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My phone died with all the pictures I wanted to share on it.

So, instead of posting what I intended to (Halloween stuff), I share with you a pretty song that is helping me get through this rainy, gloomy Wednesday:

 

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kVtkOUJhpcA

If It's the Beaches - The Avett Brothers

 

I'll be back later today once I have access to my photos.

 

xo, Vicky