Hope everyone had a fabulous Valentine’s Day. At the House of Usher every day is Valentine’s Day – meaning I expect to be treated like a princess on a daily basis (tongue firmly planted in cheek), but we did plan a nice dinner to ring in the holiday. As you may know, SF Strong Beer [...]
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December 30, 2009
It’s almost over, but not just yet…
2009 has been a great year – we experienced weddings and engagements with great friends, Will and I went on many weekend getaways and we even celebrated our first wedding anniversary. Rather than bore you with a long list of highlights – especially since most have already been captured here – I compiled some photos [...]
December 6, 2009
Oh Christmas Tree, Oh Christmas Tree…
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas here at the House of Usher. Last year we decided to forgo the Christmas tree route and settled on a fresh wreath to simulate that fresh Christmas tree scent. Thankfully, this afternoon we set out to get our Christmas tree. Of course, per usual, a typical trip [...]
November 29, 2009
Post Thanksgiving Thanks
Is Thanksgiving really over already? We had a fabulous Thanksgiving dinner – and, for the first holiday ever – had (some of) the Ushers and the Manos’ under the same roof. My dad cooked dinner at our place and Will’s dad and littlest sister came to the house to join us. Also present were both [...]
July 9, 2009
Vacation shopping: Show me the jewelery
‘Tis the season for vacation shopping – while on vacation I always like to pick something up to later remember the trip by. Like most women (let’s be honest, all women) I love jewelry. It’s a perfect item to buy on a trip, and the memories will last a lifetime. Today my Shopaholic’s Daily Calendar [...]
July 6, 2009
Camping, Shopping and Swelling – Oh My!
Our Fourth of July weekend was splendid – I hope everyone had a relaxing, enjoyable weekend. This year Will and I joined our favorite family and trekked to lovely Petaluma, California. KOA Kampground was our destination for the weekend and the accommodations were very nice for a not-so great camper like myself. The B’s have [...]
May 10, 2009
To our mothers….
Thank you for everything you do for us each and every day. We love you and hope you did something special. XOXO, Will and Jen
May 7, 2009
She’s not so little anymore
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TALIA! My little sister turns 23 today. Though we started off rocky (meaning I tried to suffocate her several times…I was three) we’ve grown into best friends. Of course, my first recollection of Talia must have been a day or so after she was born. I should have been suspicious – my [...]
April 9, 2009
Happy Birthday, Mom
Today is my mother’s birthday. My sister, Talia, is with her right now – having cupcakes and champagne cocktails – but since I’m not able to be there I’ll have to send my love via the blog. My mom is pretty funny, sometimes she means to be, sometimes she’s more the butt of the joke. [...]
