A Cozy Vermont Wedding

As a couple, Nathalia and Jackson are one half Brazilian, one half Vermonter, and completely in love. For years they have weathered the challenges of a long-distance relationship. Compared to that, who cares about a little rain? On the day of their wedding, outside it was wet and chilly, inside it was warm and glowing, and joyous.

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Jackson & Nathalia

Corkie the Cutey

Is the title too much? Sorry, but it’s true! This dog is 15 1/2 years old and has more spunk per square inch than a lot of dogs half her age. She has a little trouble getting around these days, but doesn’t let that stop her. Chicken scraps are her passion, but her owners Jan and Mike are the loves of her life. I think the feeling is mutual.

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Corkie the Yorkie

Baby “Lucy”

I could not get enough of this pretty little girl! Her parents, Lisa and Josh do such a great job with her. It was fun watching them all interact. We had a really beautiful morning. The only problem I have since run into was narrowing down the images for this blog post.

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Lucia Mae

YUM!

Yesterday was my birthday, and I just had to share photos of my cake. It was so pretty and so delicious! It’s called a princess cake, for those of you who don’t recognize it. The inside is a simple yellow cake, with layers of whipped cream and vanilla custard, a ribbon of raspberry puree, and the best part is that it is covered in a layer of soft pink marzipan. It’s subtle and the flavors and textures are varied. Such a treat! My husband got this one from the Paris Bakery Cafe here in downtown Monterey. They have a lot of specialties and this cake has got to be one of them!

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Happy Birthday to Me!