tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-77455404886095432512023-11-16T18:59:58.733+03:00{32 Riverview Road}The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.comBlogger60125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-10628244776156239502012-01-14T22:37:00.000+03:002012-01-14T22:37:36.248+03:00and in two days... the Demo begins!and we'll be on our way to (2) new bathrooms and a new kitchen/dining room :)<br />
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I thought I'd give you a sneak peek of my idea file for the new kitchen today and the bathrooms later this week. <br />
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We still need to choose exact cabinet styles, countertop and backsplash. The hubs is going to a slab yard next week to look at some granite options - and i'll post our narrowed down choices then!The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-17535244617845741152011-06-11T09:51:00.000+03:002011-06-11T09:51:49.856+03:00Looking at renovations...Some big changes are afoot in the Murphy household! After several months of being unsure of what our near future would hold, we now have a concrete plan in place. Brian has been offered an Active Duty position at Fort Hamilton, NY (in Brooklyn), and will report there in December of this year. Katie will be completing her active duty commitment at Fort Hood, and will transition to the National Guard in late summer while going back to school full time (first on the agenda is completing a post-bac pre-med program so that she can apply to and hopefully gain admission to medical school). <br />
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Since we now know definitively that we will be moving to New York in the next year, it's time to start planning the renovations! Today I thought I would share some "current" (hopefully soon to be "before") pictures with you so you can see where we are starting from. Over the next few weeks I'll add photos of renovation ideas I'm playing with in my head - and would love any/all advice and feedback!! Some areas of the house will only require minor cosmetic changes (refinishing floors, new paint or wallpaper) while other will require a complete gut/remodel. The house was built in the 1950's by Brian's grandparents, and very few changes have occured since that time. <br />
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We'll work with the interior of the house first - so here is a first look!<br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The living room (which stretches from front to rear of the house)</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Fireplace in the living room. The door to the left leads to a sun porch, and an (unseen) door on the right leads to a den area.</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The staircase leading to the second floor, located in the front entryway</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">View of the current kitchen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">Another view of the kitchen</td></tr>
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;">The ground floor bathroom </td></tr>
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</tbody></table>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-15202051247973445902011-03-29T01:28:00.000+03:002011-03-29T01:28:04.558+03:00R&R<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_94e8jYgHyQej_S6BU4R7rmg3v5PJmXkRDxlwJc1dItxeMrkkQTmGaVMgVsKOuTa9W8q6NYM-yh6nfZbO0AO7xRMRyDyOrxQvBAhYlNuSw9-DpmCvtfYRU8RDkNLTxk4s2MX_vrcj4tU/s1600/204685_203872846303141_100000412808669_673928_1892801_o.jpg" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="240" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgj_94e8jYgHyQej_S6BU4R7rmg3v5PJmXkRDxlwJc1dItxeMrkkQTmGaVMgVsKOuTa9W8q6NYM-yh6nfZbO0AO7xRMRyDyOrxQvBAhYlNuSw9-DpmCvtfYRU8RDkNLTxk4s2MX_vrcj4tU/s320/204685_203872846303141_100000412808669_673928_1892801_o.jpg" width="320" /></a></div><span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">We just finished a GREAT vacation with the little man in Charleston, S.C. It is amazing to realize that he is two years old, and the strides he has made and milestones he has met since we last saw him are nothing short of extraordinary. We included a few pictures from our trip - which included multiple trips to Middleton Place to view the farm animals, the aquarium, and the park to (attempt) to ride his brand new tricycle! Aidan <i>loves</i> his Elmo, Thomas the Train, bunnies, and french fries (he likes to repeat his favorite meal to anyone who will listen: "chicken, french fries, apple juice, honey". We're not sure where the honey comes from - he doesn't actually eat any). He also loves the "shopper in training" carts at the local grocery stores- but Mr. Independent will <b>not</b> let you help him steer at all! We enjoyed spending time with Papa Pete and Babci, as well as our visit from Aunt Jackie and Jimmy. It was great to catch up with family on the phone a couple of skype calls as well. We are going to miss Aidan so much, and can't wait to see him again in September!</span></span><div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTveuNQlTZ65-i87V4xDQWVwZscwfFwOW2PRuBi9agsZgW_RAn5Q6gQfbz7wAfIwhPENkUoCHShKa7Kg9DtRa6xQ3Nv7OJWKPrj3t88EfvuGckU5IvpiowuXCrUXrwXMSsMb7QnJlMKOg0/s1600/IMG_5135.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEgTveuNQlTZ65-i87V4xDQWVwZscwfFwOW2PRuBi9agsZgW_RAn5Q6gQfbz7wAfIwhPENkUoCHShKa7Kg9DtRa6xQ3Nv7OJWKPrj3t88EfvuGckU5IvpiowuXCrUXrwXMSsMb7QnJlMKOg0/s320/IMG_5135.jpg" width="240" /></a></div><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><b>32 Rue de Jean</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: left;">One of our absolute favorites for moules (in six preparations!) & frites. I hear they have an amazing brunch menu<b> </b>as well...the omelettes & quiche sound divine!</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><b>The Mustard Seed</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b> </b><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">The food here is always delicious & fresh. I'm partial to the mushroom risotto, and Brian enjoys the Pad Thai, however they always offer tempting specials. A must at least once (probably two-three times!) over leave. </span></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><b>82 Queen</b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I'm drooling already... baby spinach salad, fried green tomatoes, lowcountry crab cake, seared scallops with jumbo shrimp and mussels, entering into a food coma just imagining the possibilities...<b><br />
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</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">We'd like to try:</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><b>Jestine's Kitchen </b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b> </b>Super popular -always with a line wrapped around the corner; a storied eatery we've been meaning to try for a while. Appears kid friendly (always a plus!). I couldn't find a menu posted online, but I know it's billed to be down home southern comfort food - and I'll be more than happy to indulge :)</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><b>Fig </b></div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b> </b>{Potato Gnocchetti, Strube Ranch Wagyu Bistro Steak, Pancetta wrapped golden tilefish...mmmm}</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><b>Slightly North Of Broad</b> </div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">{Tuna Crudo, Jumbo lump crab cakes, Pad Thai and grilled salmon sound delish!}</div><div style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; text-align: center;"><br />
</div><div style="text-align: center;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><b>Amen Street Fish & Raw Bar </b> </span></div><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </span><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">{lobster & shrimp risotto, petite filet of beef, fried oysters, tempura shrimp and vegetable triange spring rolls - yum!}</span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">For anyone who has been to Charleston - any "musts" for restaurants?</span>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-11575339269284750232011-03-04T21:53:00.000+03:002011-03-04T21:53:53.290+03:00In my mind I've gone to Carolina...<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">and with any luck I'll be there for real next week! I am beyond excited to see my baby boy, who turns <span style="color: blue; font-size: large;">2</span> tomorrow!</span> <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">For those of you who don't know, my husband and I are currently deployed to Iraq, and are SO looking forward to our upcoming leave. We miss our son so much! </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">So... I thought for the next few days I would post about things I enjoy about Charleston, where we will be spending our leave. </span><br />
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<span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">First... the architecture and custom ironwork. Here are a few photos I snapped during our trip last summer. I hope you enjoy!</span><br />
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<div class="separator" style="clear: both; text-align: center;"><a href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6kLQWyjq46K3IPv1L3FFPIo9pFHD19PSlTotjSIQ-RwRaygxzui128-edtW5WJPZR1MXsPb86NB_lUSHBwvTpeUhzPSdjFaj-q_MbgcQc6q4cRIfZ4Rzg3NOWJ18_e5qf6vAauONcH8_/s1600/IMG_1146.jpg" imageanchor="1" style="margin-left: 1em; margin-right: 1em;"><img border="0" height="320" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEju6kLQWyjq46K3IPv1L3FFPIo9pFHD19PSlTotjSIQ-RwRaygxzui128-edtW5WJPZR1MXsPb86NB_lUSHBwvTpeUhzPSdjFaj-q_MbgcQc6q4cRIfZ4Rzg3NOWJ18_e5qf6vAauONcH8_/s320/IMG_1146.jpg" width="213" /></a></div><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> </span>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-73671249129590804002011-02-26T17:53:00.001+03:002011-02-26T17:54:00.953+03:00Daily Quote<div xmlns='http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml'><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/daily_quote/set?id=28720202'><img alt='Daily Quote' title='Daily Quote' height='400' width='400' src='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFjdqTnZQYmhCNEJHQzZIdy01YWN5TVEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg'/></a><br/><small><a href='http://www.polyvore.com/daily_quote/set?id=28720202'>Daily Quote</a> by <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/profile?id=2199968'>32 Riverview Road</a> featuring <a href='http://www.polyvore.com/hair_clips_accessories/shop?query=hair+clips+accessories'>hair clips accessories</a></small><p/><br /></div>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-16381216893781313592011-02-26T17:52:00.000+03:002011-02-26T17:52:59.203+03:00Time for shorts?<div style="color: #666666; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"><span style="font-size: small;">Loving these see by Chloe shorts....</span></div><br />
<div><div style="height: 400px; position: relative; width: 400px;"><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/im_going_out/set?.embedder=2199968&.mid=embed&id=28611467"><img alt="I'm going out..." border="0" force="1" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlJFcEk4WDgtNEJHNkpzNVJQWTA3bFEAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="I'm going out..." width="400" /></a></div><br />
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<tr><td class="tr-caption" style="text-align: center;"><span style="color: #444444; font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace; font-size: small;">While browsing the Ballard Designs website...(and simultaneously consuming a Girl Scout Lemondades cookie) I was inspired by the pop of lemon yellow... fresh, clean & ready for spring! What do you think?</span><br />
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<div style="text-align: right;"><span style="color: #444444;">- </span><span style="color: #444444; font-size: large;"><b><i>Audrey Hepburn</i></b></span></div><small><a href=""><br />
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<span style="color: #666666; font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">Since I'm living vicariously through the internet right now.... here is an outfit I think would have been fabulous for the recent birthday bash of my friends Diana and Liz. These girls are stylish and chic... and birthdays are always an excuse to dress up! </span></span><br />
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<a href="http://www.polyvore.com/shimmery_soiree/set?.embedder=2199968&.mid=embed&id=27548632"><img alt="Shimmery Soiree" border="0" force="1" height="400" src="http://www.polyvore.com/cgi/img-set/BQcDAAAAAwoDanBnAAAABC5vdXQKFlloc3FrWDhwNEJHRDF3cEFwb21OTWcAAAACaWQKAWUAAAAEc2l6ZQ.jpg" title="Shimmery Soiree" width="400" /></a></div><br />
<small><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/shimmery_soiree"></a></small></div>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-57807370537301333222011-01-25T22:59:00.001+03:002011-01-25T23:06:20.684+03:00Saturday Stripes<span style="color: #666666;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I just ordered the shirt below from topshop. I can't wait to wear it when I'm on leave this spring. I think it will be perfect for shopping around town and playing in the park with Aidan. Overall, the outfit is plain, but comfy chic is kind of my thing. I'll leave all the glamour to my girls in the city...but it IS fun to play dress up once in a while ;)</span></span><br />
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</div><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">View the entire apartment and interview by Carol Prisant <a href="http://www.housebeautiful.com/decorating/studio-apartment-decorating-ideas-0710?click=main_sr">here</a></span> . <span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> I love the mini rooms, the color scheme and the chic and sophisticated design. Plus, those windows are amazing! </span>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-80801039854638733722011-01-22T01:10:00.001+03:002011-01-23T01:40:55.412+03:00Bridesmaid Inspiration<div xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><br />
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<span style="font-size: small;"><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">I recently stumbled upon a fantastic </span><a href="http://www.polyvore.com/" style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;">site</a><span style="font-family: "Courier New",Courier,monospace;"> which allowed me to play around with some ideas for a wedding I'll be in next October. The dress is from Ann Taylor, and right now I'm loving the gold paired with the navy. The bride will also be including a dark orange in the theme, so I'll have to tie that into my inspiration at some point in the future. Col, this one's for you!</span></span><br />
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I may be biased, but I think I have a beautiful family and we rarely take photos together. We won't get these moments back - so I need to make sure I commemorate them. I'm thinking of creating a grouping - either going up the stairs or above the couch in the living room. The question is... black & white or color?</li></ul><ul style="font-family: courier new;"><li>Read my son a book before bed every night once I'm home. Work to build his library, and teach him to love education and the many adventures it can take him on and lessons it can teach him. Ultimately, I'd love to have a collection built of all of the Caldecott winners in hardcover. This could get expensive, so this will be a work in progress.<br /></li></ul><ul style="font-family: courier new;"><li>Convince myself to love running. I hate getting started, but I don't seem to mind it too much once I get going. Specific goals for this year are to run and complete a 1/2 marathon. The hubs has already run a whole, and has plans for an ultra, so in the scheme of our household, a 1/2 should be easy. I hope to run an additional 5 races along the way, and work my way up to 25 miles a week by June.</li></ul><ul style="font-family: courier new;"><li>Become more mindful - of who I am, where I am, what I am doing and why. Practice mindfulness based techniques, and continue to practice yoga.<br /></li></ul><ul style="font-family: courier new;"><li>Hone my sense of design style, and along the way learn that if I don't love something or it's not exactly what I envisioned it's ok to say no - even if it is a bargain (for those of you who know me - you know how hard a bargain is for me to resist!)</li></ul><ul style="font-family: courier new;"><li>Learn to do my hair. and makeup. by myself. by Colleen's wedding. This probably will involve the purchasing of something besides bronzer and mascara, however I'm on the downward slope to 30 and it's high time I learned how to doll myself up a little bit. This army life has not been kind with opportunities in that regard.</li></ul><ul style="font-family: courier new;"><li>Truly develop the 5 year plan. I'm looking at a career change, it's not that I haven't enjoyed my work in clinical social work, but I would love to be a doctor. Now that I finally have enough experience in the medical field and enough self-esteem to realize I can do it, I need to develop the plan of how I'll get there. Right now I'm looking at post-baccalareate pre-med programs, and trying to figure out if we can afford for me to go full-time, or whether I'll go part time. Suggestions?<br /></li></ul><ul style="font-family: courier new;"><li>Complete a DIY project. I found a great inspiration on Eddie Ross's <a href="http://www.eddieross.com">blog</a> on re-creating a secretary. I think I might just attempt it. Granted - he is a professional - but I have skills, right? (No comment B!) </li></ul><span style="font-family:courier new;"> Check out his before: <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiujrzckqo1ICBRRnAcYTi8DvfBDpkvqwRF3IsnhS7-dj1UT1VHXLMJh1FidT7o1RuIpbw0gE6eqGFja4wmJ9aVfo3LuybfTLy-wG_J3Ehm1EgJMWCoAAOjCK09S6oE-vmkkhQFksI8TY2/s1600/secretary+before"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 187px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEjiujrzckqo1ICBRRnAcYTi8DvfBDpkvqwRF3IsnhS7-dj1UT1VHXLMJh1FidT7o1RuIpbw0gE6eqGFja4wmJ9aVfo3LuybfTLy-wG_J3Ehm1EgJMWCoAAOjCK09S6oE-vmkkhQFksI8TY2/s320/secretary+before" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560651074004364050" border="0" /></a></span> <span style="font-family:courier new;"> And After:<br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlK31vAQWS1CuMiQjwtNqjIHKPm15ER06G3M97mgn3fb57BhwcbWXOoiGPqta560Mk4AQKQEUi_g84LKmmQkHmUVviKtNfcZnv22HgE3V_pMoyeTtQsq8JzMn9TvsqD4HBVxTSpAFrN70n/s1600/secretary+after"><img style="margin: 0px auto 10px; display: block; text-align: center; cursor: pointer; width: 227px; height: 320px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEhlK31vAQWS1CuMiQjwtNqjIHKPm15ER06G3M97mgn3fb57BhwcbWXOoiGPqta560Mk4AQKQEUi_g84LKmmQkHmUVviKtNfcZnv22HgE3V_pMoyeTtQsq8JzMn9TvsqD4HBVxTSpAFrN70n/s320/secretary+after" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560651069617468626" border="0" /></a> </span> <span style="font-family:courier new;">I'm sure I'll come up with more along the way, but I think this is a good start! </span><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;"><span style="font-family:courier new;">photos courtesy of EddieRoss.com</span></span>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-10261800346716458242011-01-10T19:21:00.000+03:002011-01-10T22:33:31.311+03:00Currently Crushing On...<span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 153);font-size:100%;" > <span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;" >So, I finally decided it was time to launch my own lifestyle blog, a venue to share my musings, current obsessions, and trials of life. I hope that you enjoy!</span><br /><br /><span style="color: rgb(0, 0, 0);font-family:courier new;" >My nights here in Iraq find me yearning for life outside of my small metal box. Right now I'm crushing on some luxe, soft handbags...</span></span><br /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">This Proenza Schouler PS1 Leather Satchel in saddle</span><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7Kl_ZblxG2GdGJeqM80sqUb9KTXJe1gc5yeV1kljCIgWNSctggmISvxVX34C55cQD5D5ZPkFMWcXbpJZ7VdVXso3v7epP09S6vKzzvZfePgR_IKWvuj1mi9ZDnSlaCdDl_DqwozXY99X/s1600/ps1"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 173px; height: 259px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEiK7Kl_ZblxG2GdGJeqM80sqUb9KTXJe1gc5yeV1kljCIgWNSctggmISvxVX34C55cQD5D5ZPkFMWcXbpJZ7VdVXso3v7epP09S6vKzzvZfePgR_IKWvuj1mi9ZDnSlaCdDl_DqwozXY99X/s320/ps1" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560596142529344146" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;">& this Chloe Cary Satchel</span><br /><br /><img style="width: 179px; height: 221px;" src="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/products/mn/NMV0KBH_mn.jpg" /><br /><br /><span style="font-family:courier new;"><br />& this Marc by Marc Jacobs Classic Q High Schooly Bag<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEZZ81w92aq9hMon32ko6DV9zOS-yBDxSGtv9IgVdZm3rOgvGd54xYKkCk_mJV4IPkYYIjb6UN9r4K71NrB3QJij-fvGN_b_T75iw5ViTjXibijSoEwOeZiLhbZSgouHKeVWo-t_mJmsv/s1600/NMV0LXL_mn.jpg"><img style="cursor: pointer; width: 216px; height: 270px;" src="https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/img/b/R29vZ2xl/AVvXsEizEZZ81w92aq9hMon32ko6DV9zOS-yBDxSGtv9IgVdZm3rOgvGd54xYKkCk_mJV4IPkYYIjb6UN9r4K71NrB3QJij-fvGN_b_T75iw5ViTjXibijSoEwOeZiLhbZSgouHKeVWo-t_mJmsv/s320/NMV0LXL_mn.jpg" alt="" id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5560608151686881458" border="0" /></a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:78%;">Images courtesy of <a href="http://www.net-a-porter.com/">net-a-porter</a> & <a href="http://www.neimanmarcus.com/">Neiman Marcus</a><br /><br /><span style="font-size:100%;">I've also been looking at some amazing furniture, and some DIY projects for when I return. I'll be sure to post on these soon!<br /><br />Until next time,<br />Katie<br /></span></span><br /></span>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-49933721979013970502010-07-20T06:21:00.000+03:002011-03-19T15:40:04.052+03:00Sea World & Sesame Street Live! at Fort Hood<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUXLjXzWyI/AAAAAAAAAbk/CqOWoZJJ7OI/s1600/IMG_4490.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUXLjXzWyI/AAAAAAAAAbk/CqOWoZJJ7OI/s320/IMG_4490.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495824407516633890" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUXD5ymqRI/AAAAAAAAAbc/Rz8ztV_9jNM/s1600/IMG_4488.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUWpFC568I/AAAAAAAAAak/05cXsJkeDA0/s320/IMG_4454.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495823815260367810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUWok9X8fI/AAAAAAAAAac/TK-526l5MP4/s1600/IMG_4451.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUWok9X8fI/AAAAAAAAAac/TK-526l5MP4/s320/IMG_4451.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495823806647235058" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUWoG4hvWI/AAAAAAAAAaU/pGqItG9HIwk/s1600/IMG_4449.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUWoG4hvWI/AAAAAAAAAaU/pGqItG9HIwk/s320/IMG_4449.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495823798573841762" /></a>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-80461150554472219252010-07-20T06:03:00.000+03:002011-03-19T15:40:04.077+03:004th of July!Mom and Dad returned from Fort Polk to pick up Mr. Aidan from Plymouth and visit family! Godmommy Colleen made the trip down from Boston to spend the day with us and bring Aidan on his first trip to the beach (fyi.. he did not care for the cold Long Beach water!)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVai--LKI/AAAAAAAAAaM/ILKnkfoC0e0/s1600/IMG_4445.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVai--LKI/AAAAAAAAAaM/ILKnkfoC0e0/s320/IMG_4445.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495822466087267490" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVZxiyZ_I/AAAAAAAAAaE/MxNtAhNAeBk/s1600/IMG_4444.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVZxiyZ_I/AAAAAAAAAaE/MxNtAhNAeBk/s320/IMG_4444.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495822452815718386" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVM_BaI1I/AAAAAAAAAZ8/9neAjGRPYck/s1600/IMG_4443.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVM_BaI1I/AAAAAAAAAZ8/9neAjGRPYck/s320/IMG_4443.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495822233095512914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVMu3wPcI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/1fUhgLEz548/s1600/IMG_4441.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVMu3wPcI/AAAAAAAAAZ0/1fUhgLEz548/s320/IMG_4441.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495822228760051138" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVMHVu26I/AAAAAAAAAZs/f4fcXnfEitY/s1600/IMG_4438.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVMHVu26I/AAAAAAAAAZs/f4fcXnfEitY/s320/IMG_4438.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495822218148371362" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVLjgiOnI/AAAAAAAAAZk/Z94EuSpc8dE/s1600/IMG_4433.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVLjgiOnI/AAAAAAAAAZk/Z94EuSpc8dE/s320/IMG_4433.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495822208530004594" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVLIAK_3I/AAAAAAAAAZc/oDJy3xY1ERE/s1600/IMG_4429.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUVLIAK_3I/AAAAAAAAAZc/oDJy3xY1ERE/s320/IMG_4429.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495822201146507122" /></a>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-22951209553537625852010-07-12T01:03:00.000+03:002011-03-19T15:40:04.091+03:00Texas BluebonnetsWe snapped these photos of Aidan back in April - but those outside the region might want to see the little man visiting with the state flower. Sorry we are so late with updating the blog! <br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo_-82ErCI/AAAAAAAAAZU/HioUxX0qKho/s1600/IMG_4403.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo_-82ErCI/AAAAAAAAAZU/HioUxX0qKho/s320/IMG_4403.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492773046249106466" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo_-iDXJ6I/AAAAAAAAAZM/pcf51BiFF9k/s1600/IMG_4400.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo_-iDXJ6I/AAAAAAAAAZM/pcf51BiFF9k/s320/IMG_4400.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492773039057086370" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo_-DNwZ0I/AAAAAAAAAZE/TRnn1mAgNqM/s1600/IMG_4398.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo_-DNwZ0I/AAAAAAAAAZE/TRnn1mAgNqM/s320/IMG_4398.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492773030779184962" /></a>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-73000155459916326092010-07-12T00:53:00.000+03:002011-03-19T15:40:04.103+03:00Washington, D.C.We recently took advantage of an opportunity to visit the White House in Washington, D.C. for the annual easter egg roll. While there, we got to spend time visiting with Mema Murphy, Uncle John, Aunt Mary Paule, and Godmommy Colleen and her family! It was a whirlwind couple of days, but we managed to take in several of the Smithsonian museums, a double-decker bus ride of the city, and the national zoo! We hope you enjoy our pictures of the easter egg roll!!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo98cJGQzI/AAAAAAAAAY8/Ju4tRrqbGck/s1600/IMG_4393.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo98cJGQzI/AAAAAAAAAY8/Ju4tRrqbGck/s320/IMG_4393.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492770804087538482" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo9732lFRI/AAAAAAAAAY0/wyZv7BuOvPA/s1600/IMG_4383.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo9732lFRI/AAAAAAAAAY0/wyZv7BuOvPA/s320/IMG_4383.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492770794346190098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo97tnq9EI/AAAAAAAAAYs/yhmtjksEVgU/s1600/IMG_4382.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo97tnq9EI/AAAAAAAAAYs/yhmtjksEVgU/s320/IMG_4382.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492770791599305794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo97AD6mDI/AAAAAAAAAYk/sRH47EvQLeM/s1600/IMG_4391.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo97AD6mDI/AAAAAAAAAYk/sRH47EvQLeM/s320/IMG_4391.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492770779369740338" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo96nJvsYI/AAAAAAAAAYc/IzXspmqF31s/s1600/IMG_4373.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TDo96nJvsYI/AAAAAAAAAYc/IzXspmqF31s/s320/IMG_4373.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5492770772683305346" /></a>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-2898250567696442662010-05-06T06:51:00.000+03:002011-03-19T15:40:04.114+03:00Aidan - 1, Pnemonia - 0We wanted to let everyone know that our tough little man pulled through and Aidan is now recovering at home. Aidan became very sick on Monday and was admitted to the hospital with bilateral intrastatial bacterial pnemonia and Sepsis. Dad did a great job of bringing him in and making sure that he got the care he needed. The little man was having quite a tough time, with difficulty breathing, low blood pressure/reduction of blood flow to the extremeties, a temp over 103 degrees, and a white cell count over 18,000. He was a real champ with multiple chest x-rays, blood draws, urine samples, iv sites, oxygen and breathing treatments. He did not care to be hooked up to anything, but eventually realized those darn nurses would continue to re-attach him to the various devices and succumbed to the pressure and gave up. He's doing so much better now, but still has awhile to go before the full infection has run its course. We have a few more tests to be run later in the week, but wanted to share that he is now recuperating at home. Thank you all for keeping our brave little man in your thoughts this past week!The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-59846822993519846552010-03-07T18:45:00.001+03:002011-03-19T15:40:04.139+03:00The Holidays<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUi_kivH6I/AAAAAAAAAck/Nr4Whn6OC-I/s1600/IMG_4329.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUi_kivH6I/AAAAAAAAAck/Nr4Whn6OC-I/s320/IMG_4329.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495837395812032418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUi_UanIvI/AAAAAAAAAcc/pgawEdF93_c/s1600/IMG_4326.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUi_UanIvI/AAAAAAAAAcc/pgawEdF93_c/s320/IMG_4326.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495837391482987250" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUi-hMa1pI/AAAAAAAAAcU/tY5z0XccmcM/s1600/IMG_4315.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUi-hMa1pI/AAAAAAAAAcU/tY5z0XccmcM/s320/IMG_4315.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495837377733252754" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUitAehGaI/AAAAAAAAAcM/hjl5dY-85BA/s1600/IMG_4318.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUitAehGaI/AAAAAAAAAcM/hjl5dY-85BA/s320/IMG_4318.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495837076893014434" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUissW7PDI/AAAAAAAAAcE/ilcot-6BkD4/s1600/IMG_4309.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUissW7PDI/AAAAAAAAAcE/ilcot-6BkD4/s320/IMG_4309.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495837071492463666" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUisX3kXeI/AAAAAAAAAb8/sbOYL_tZUu0/s1600/IMG_4307.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUisX3kXeI/AAAAAAAAAb8/sbOYL_tZUu0/s320/IMG_4307.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495837065992232418" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUir2FRq1I/AAAAAAAAAb0/ZScf0HU6gow/s1600/IMG_4296.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUir2FRq1I/AAAAAAAAAb0/ZScf0HU6gow/s320/IMG_4296.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495837056922921810" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUirdOYPLI/AAAAAAAAAbs/ckcyTAzgTnc/s1600/IMG_4294.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/TEUirdOYPLI/AAAAAAAAAbs/ckcyTAzgTnc/s320/IMG_4294.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5495837050250214578" /></a>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-65065370613828992312010-03-07T18:45:00.000+03:002011-03-19T15:40:04.125+03:00Aidan's First Birthday!<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PK2ILLgpI/AAAAAAAAAXM/J44JHV-vRRA/s1600-h/IMG_0913.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PK2ILLgpI/AAAAAAAAAXM/J44JHV-vRRA/s320/IMG_0913.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445919405677183634" /></a><br /><br /> Me with all my fun presents!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PK2vxUhDI/AAAAAAAAAXU/iU5WwytisIY/s1600-h/IMG_0917.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PK2vxUhDI/AAAAAAAAAXU/iU5WwytisIY/s320/IMG_0917.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445919416306140210" /></a> <br /><br /> Playing catch with my Handy Manny Ball!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PK22ldUMI/AAAAAAAAAXc/IAR_x7rfI6c/s1600-h/IMG_0918.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PK22ldUMI/AAAAAAAAAXc/IAR_x7rfI6c/s320/IMG_0918.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445919418135433410" /></a> <br /><br /> Checking out my new basketball & hoop!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PK3TjKeSI/AAAAAAAAAXk/qZF7ATy2Lmw/s1600-h/IMG_0933.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PK3TjKeSI/AAAAAAAAAXk/qZF7ATy2Lmw/s320/IMG_0933.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445919425910438178" /></a> <br /><br /> My very own Sesame Street Cake :)<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PK3qClnvI/AAAAAAAAAXs/aRiC_Q4o5Ko/s1600-h/IMG_0922.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PK3qClnvI/AAAAAAAAAXs/aRiC_Q4o5Ko/s320/IMG_0922.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445919431947820786" /></a><br /><br /><br /> My personal Elmo Cake - just for me so I can make a mess!<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PM6SPqfdI/AAAAAAAAAX0/AYX8eEwpWjQ/s1600-h/IMG_0925.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PM6SPqfdI/AAAAAAAAAX0/AYX8eEwpWjQ/s320/IMG_0925.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445921676123078098" /></a><br /><br /> Ooh! Balloons!<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PM6h60WsI/AAAAAAAAAX8/DZo9sHAkVzE/s1600-h/IMG_0930.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PM6h60WsI/AAAAAAAAAX8/DZo9sHAkVzE/s320/IMG_0930.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445921680330611394" /></a> <br /><br /><br /> Not so sure about this cake thing...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PM7K3DPEI/AAAAAAAAAYE/x2hnWANjgTc/s1600-h/IMG_0936.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PM7K3DPEI/AAAAAAAAAYE/x2hnWANjgTc/s320/IMG_0936.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445921691320663106" /></a><br /><br /> I think I like it! (At least the making a mess part)<br /><br /> <a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PM7hqWuII/AAAAAAAAAYM/zIpVcv21xr8/s1600-h/IMG_0949.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PM7hqWuII/AAAAAAAAAYM/zIpVcv21xr8/s320/IMG_0949.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445921697441429634" /></a> <br /><br /> Still figuring out the taste...<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PM76oxA-I/AAAAAAAAAYU/cJrVHvUZ5i4/s1600-h/IMG_0954.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/S5PM76oxA-I/AAAAAAAAAYU/cJrVHvUZ5i4/s320/IMG_0954.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5445921704145650658" /></a><br /><br /> You want me to eat the whole thing????The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com2tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-33817301912340780872009-12-21T01:10:00.000+03:002011-03-19T15:40:04.155+03:00Thanksgiving, Assumption of Command, and recent Visitors<a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6iYvWtUlI/AAAAAAAAAXE/VArksEqmdCg/s1600-h/IMG_0885.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6iYvWtUlI/AAAAAAAAAXE/VArksEqmdCg/s320/IMG_0885.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417445947685556818" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6iYVWUPtI/AAAAAAAAAW8/L9sUc4Wu37g/s1600-h/IMG_0884.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6iYVWUPtI/AAAAAAAAAW8/L9sUc4Wu37g/s320/IMG_0884.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417445940704591570" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6hbI30rJI/AAAAAAAAAW0/Uglc-ai_Xrs/s1600-h/IMG_0881.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6hbI30rJI/AAAAAAAAAW0/Uglc-ai_Xrs/s320/IMG_0881.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417444889383447698" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6hak81u0I/AAAAAAAAAWs/nA8QZTOKQr8/s1600-h/IMG_0874.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6hak81u0I/AAAAAAAAAWs/nA8QZTOKQr8/s320/IMG_0874.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417444879740812098" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6haakhkbI/AAAAAAAAAWk/yDaLAFdfMCA/s1600-h/IMG_0867.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6haakhkbI/AAAAAAAAAWk/yDaLAFdfMCA/s320/IMG_0867.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417444876954472882" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6haFmoXJI/AAAAAAAAAWc/iUBQ_NxDyJc/s1600-h/IMG_0865.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6haFmoXJI/AAAAAAAAAWc/iUBQ_NxDyJc/s320/IMG_0865.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417444871326162066" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6hZzMVd9I/AAAAAAAAAWU/jzDu_VlQCmw/s1600-h/IMG_0864.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/Sy6hZzMVd9I/AAAAAAAAAWU/jzDu_VlQCmw/s320/IMG_0864.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5417444866384033746" /></a>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-30394281826840998382009-11-05T06:24:00.000+03:002011-03-19T15:40:04.173+03:00Successful SurgeryDue to concerns over successive ear infections, Aidan recently had PE tubes placed in his ears. The tubes should fall out on their own in 6-18 months and reduce the risk of long term hearing loss or repetitive use of antibiotics. The procedure was short, but Aidan was put under general anesthesia. He did great! He was a little disoriented at first but was back to his usual self by the next day. We snapped this shot about a half hour after the procedure.<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJGN--XAzI/AAAAAAAAAWA/6SWT9bvRFQM/s1600-h/IMG_1266.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 240px; height: 320px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJGN--XAzI/AAAAAAAAAWA/6SWT9bvRFQM/s320/IMG_1266.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400456109227442994" /></a>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com1tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7745540488609543251.post-64728819354092295812009-11-05T06:10:00.000+03:002011-03-19T15:40:04.189+03:00Welcome Fall!It's been a busy October! Babci Kasarjian recently came for a visit and Aidan, Mommy and Daddy all loved spending time with her. We took a trip to the Sweetberry Farm Pumpkin Patch and enjoyed a beautiful fall day! Aidan just had his fifth tooth poke through, and enjoys lots of different foods! He is beginning to mash up pieces of fruit and vegetables and enjoys different flavored "puffs". He loves playing peek-a-boo, knocking over stacks of cups, "walking" in his baby walker and trying to pet his kitty and puppy. He still hasn't mastered the conventional crawl, but certainly is able to move around and get where he wants to go using a type of heaving and pulling method. We hope you enjoy these new photos, they are beginning to showcase the personality we are so excited to see every day!<br /><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJFfKJEHwI/AAAAAAAAAV4/7yHeh_QNRr4/s1600-h/IMG_0715.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJFfKJEHwI/AAAAAAAAAV4/7yHeh_QNRr4/s320/IMG_0715.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400455304771280642" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJFe_FxpHI/AAAAAAAAAVw/Vz1bUdBG3p4/s1600-h/IMG_1189.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJFe_FxpHI/AAAAAAAAAVw/Vz1bUdBG3p4/s320/IMG_1189.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400455301804696690" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJFeqavWKI/AAAAAAAAAVo/FA7CrfqlarQ/s1600-h/IMG_0764.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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height: 214px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJFdmd3Z7I/AAAAAAAAAVY/3hEjLzDso9I/s320/IMG_0802.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400455278014982066" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJEiK3hu_I/AAAAAAAAAVQ/DUT-iNzWc5E/s1600-h/IMG_0685.jpg"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 214px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJEiK3hu_I/AAAAAAAAAVQ/DUT-iNzWc5E/s320/IMG_0685.jpg" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400454256994139122" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJEh9-b17I/AAAAAAAAAVI/nhEYRHYIbzo/s1600-h/IMG_0677.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJEh9-b17I/AAAAAAAAAVI/nhEYRHYIbzo/s320/IMG_0677.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400454253533452210" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJEhlc-S1I/AAAAAAAAAVA/i2Wcer2_ZFg/s1600-h/IMG_0787.JPG"><img style="display:block; 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height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJEg4gouPI/AAAAAAAAAUw/m9dTOUPv-mI/s320/IMG_1248.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400454234886420722" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJDygBB8zI/AAAAAAAAAUo/B7nCCLpdRDA/s1600-h/IMG_0830.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 214px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJDygBB8zI/AAAAAAAAAUo/B7nCCLpdRDA/s320/IMG_0830.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400453438037422898" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJDyDfrDqI/AAAAAAAAAUg/lejatpBY9P4/s1600-h/IMG_1197.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJDyDfrDqI/AAAAAAAAAUg/lejatpBY9P4/s320/IMG_1197.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400453430381317794" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJDx4GPTCI/AAAAAAAAAUY/1lk14fW1jOI/s1600-h/IMG_1171.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://3.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJDx4GPTCI/AAAAAAAAAUY/1lk14fW1jOI/s320/IMG_1171.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400453427321850914" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJDxioNCwI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/8raRHY0XOhA/s1600-h/IMG_1161.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 320px; height: 240px;" src="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJDxioNCwI/AAAAAAAAAUQ/8raRHY0XOhA/s320/IMG_1161.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400453421558729474" /></a><br /><a onblur="try {parent.deselectBloggerImageGracefully();} catch(e) {}" href="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJDxcNYvDI/AAAAAAAAAUI/hM7ZFnbW9S0/s1600-h/IMG_0742.JPG"><img style="display:block; margin:0px auto 10px; text-align:center;cursor:pointer; cursor:hand;width: 312px; height: 320px;" src="http://2.bp.blogspot.com/_j_3VX94lGEA/SvJDxcNYvDI/AAAAAAAAAUI/hM7ZFnbW9S0/s320/IMG_0742.JPG" border="0" alt=""id="BLOGGER_PHOTO_ID_5400453419835636786" /></a>The Murphy'shttp://www.blogger.com/profile/03452928640486801680noreply@blogger.com0