On Saturday we went to the Manhattan Temple. I was hoping to see some picketers or at least get harassed so I could use some of my serious moves I've been saving up. but sadly it was a very quite evening in NYC. The Manhattan Temple is quite a unique temple. It's architecture is very contemporary and if not for the angel Moroni...

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We arrive at the Robinsons' at 5:30 PM. Where our gracious hosts had prepared a feast beyond measure. Beth REALlY out did herself. (Martha would be very proud) The Turkey was perfectly tender and the potatoes and pies to die for . We even got to taste one of Beth's Tukey day traditions. Raspberry soup.The company wasn't half bad either. ;) Liesle and...

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After the parade we took the PATH to New Jersey to pick up our zip car.Zip Car is a company that provides membership transportation to city dwellers who need to use a vehicle to pick up purchases, tool around town or just go for a leisurely drive. The car can be borrowed for an hour or up to a day. The pick up...

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The night before thanksgiving we headed to the local grocery store (by local I mean 6 blocks and a 10 minute subway ride) to purchase last minute thanksgiving ingredients. For a little taste of home we promised our hosts homemade buttermilk Ranch Dressing and Grandpa's Famous vanilla Ice cream.The next morning at 5:30 AM we awoke in preparation for the Macy's Thanksgiving Day...

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I finished the 1st stocking. I had to watch a snow flake cutting tutorial online to figure out how to cut snow flakes again. Not to mention I was cutting them out of fabric which was a little tricky. I hope they don't look like flowers... Blake says that they don't, but he might just be saying that to make me feel good...

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On Friday Night Blake took me out on a date to see Twilight. We went out to dinner at the Olive Garden were the prices were totally inflated but the atmoshpere was great. We didn't even have to wait in an hour and a half long line because Blake whipped out his mad charming skills and got use seated immediately.We saw the Movie...

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BrazilFoundation was established in New York as a Public Corporation, and non-profit organization.It raises awareness on the initiatives of the Brazilian non-profit organizations. It makes annual discretionary grants in the fields of Education, Health, Human Rights, Citizenship (including local community development) and Culture.These are some of the types of events that the foundation puts together. At Blake's first event he got to be...

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The Winter here has begun to get very bitter cold. The wind blows so hard here I feel like I'm one of those cartoons who is running as fast as they can but just doesn't seem to get anywhere. These conditions have lead to shivering puppy outings. Touluse already has a sweater which he loves but Isabella needed a new one since she...

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Established in 1936, the company started in the middle of America's Great Depression when Michael Cohen, the grandfather of the current M&J Executive Vice President Michael J. Cohen, started a linen store business with a determined spirit unhindered by the adverse times. Formerly called the Outlet Linen Store, it was located strategically at the heart of commerce activity for the garment industry on...

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I designed this logo for my mom. It was for and evening with all the women in there stake including relief society and young women the theme is from Phillipians 4:13 and also from this video "I Can Only Imagine"Eighty-five times Dick Hoyt has pushed his disabled son, Rick, 26.2 miles in marathons. Eight times he's not only pushed him 26.2 miles in...

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One of the best things about New York is all the great garbage. We found this beauty last week waiting for an afternoon garbage pickup. We decided that it had a lot of potential. ...

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Here's a shout out to my baby bro on his eleventh birthday. If you didn't know Mckay is an AWESOME kid, plus he's super talented. At the age of seven he had already been in a major musical production, standing on stage like he owned the place. Kayo is also a really GREAT friend if you ever need anyone to count on Mckay...

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PAUSE THE MUSIC AT THE BOTTOMAfter my first week at my internship I discovered 2 things1. I need a Black Berry2. I need a Bigger PurseSince the Black Berry is not really in my budget right now I settled for a purse. I never understood the need for New York woman to carry around such large purses. But after living a work week...

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This weekend we needed to run a few errands in the city. Unfortunately as you might have already discovered we are easily distracted. Blake had to work Saturday morning so I was to meet him at Union Square. When I came out of the subway it was POURING RAIN. Don't worry I had very little time to be disappointed there before me glowing...

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