Office Bed Beard

One of the things I really love about my new job is that I get to bring Figaro to work with me.  It's nice not to have to worry about rushing home because poor Fig's been alone and lonely all day.  Now he can spend the day with me, my co-workers, and their adorable dogs who also frequent the office.  Fig loves saying hi to everyone, alerting us as to when the UPS man has arrived, and exploring every nook and...

A New Year, A New Beard

Well, we've made it through the first full week of the year!  I have to say, 2011 is already shaping up to be a pretty good one.  My little sister got engaged (congrats Tori and Patrick!), I went to the Rose Bowl (we won't discuss the outcome) hung out with some of my favorite LA ladies, the Packers advanced into the playoffs, and last night I had dinner with an old friend that I hadn't seen since my...

The Year in Review & Bed Beard

Happy New Year everyone! Looking back on 2010, I can't help but feel truly blessed for what a great year it's been.  Michael and I had our share of disappointments, but overall, 2010 was very good to us. We took our 3 week honeymoon trip to Thailand and celebrated our first wedding anniversary.  We did a 3,200 mile road trip through the Midwest, and also traveled to France, Croatia and Germany.  Some very dear...

Snow Beard and Bed Beard: Double Christmas Edition

Fig joined us on our long flight back to Wisconsin, and he was a true champ! He stayed calm and quiet in his bag, even during our unexpected 4 hour layover in Chicago. Fig's been having a great time back in Wisconsin.  He's wearing his sweaters to stay warm and he loves playing in the snow.  My sister-in-law snapped a cute picture of Fig outside and had the great idea of posting it as his "Snow Beard." ...

Bunny’s Bed Beard

From the time Figaro was a baby, I have referred to him as my Little Bunny.  I'm sure I'm giving him an identity complex, but there is something so precious and cuddly about Fig that makes me think of a soft, little bunny on Easter morning hopping around with some plastic eggs.  I don't tell Fig about the fact that bunnies are Michael's arch rival, causing him to sneeze and his eyes to get red and watery...

New Feature: Fig’s Weekly Bed Beard

If you didn't know already, The Hub and I have another awesome member of our little family:  our dog, Figaro. One of my favorite stories to tell is about how Fig and The Hub became acquainted.  But to tell you that story, I have to first tell you how the The Hub and I met. Back in the spring of 2005, I decided that I had finally had enough of living in Boston.  I was ready for a change and got the...