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Pin an award to your lapel! I did this today, inspired by my own style post, and it’s making me very happy. I won this award 20 years ago when I played clarinet in the fourth grade. It says: Illinois Grade School Solo Music Ass’n Do you know how funny an award that says “Ass’n” [...]

The Balch Family is set to beguile decked out in vests of argyle while Brandon regales with holiday tales they wish you good tidings in style

Gray and white attire is mandatory. Stripes are optional, though highly encouraged. A touch of yellow is also permissible; Note the tie, shoes, and necklace. (Thank you to Brandon and Ashley for obliging me in this ridiculous photo.)

And still pregnant! Sorry for the unexpected break — seems it led to a little speculation that I may have had a more exciting announcement to make. ;) I’ve just been uncomfortable and exhausted. My doctor thinks I’m on track to go to my due date (April 14) or longer since first babies tend to [...]

I look like this now: I feel like I can’t get much bigger, but I know that I can (and will).