#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨
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Happy Birthday to Me!

July 31, 2006 · Narrative

Today, this inquisitive little thing turns 36 years young.
Happy Birthday to Me!
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  1. Laura Rebecca says

    July 31, 2006 at 12:02 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate! I hope your day is absolutely wonderful!

    Reply
  2. Anonymous says

    July 31, 2006 at 12:30 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday!

    Hope you have a great day!

    The Neighbors

    Reply
  3. wheresmymind says

    July 31, 2006 at 1:00 pm

    Happy Bday…hope you have a super coolio day!

    Reply
  4. bourgogne says

    July 31, 2006 at 1:35 pm

    happy birthday, cate! have an excellent day; you deserve it.

    Reply
  5. sam says

    July 31, 2006 at 2:55 pm

    have a great day, Cate

    -sam

    Reply
  6. Alysha says

    July 31, 2006 at 3:00 pm

    Saw the post on Cooking Light and came on over here to wish you a Happy Birthday!

    So, is DH moving the cooking night to Monday instead of Wednesday or are you going out? Or “obligatory other”? :)

    Our birthdays are only 2 days apart – I just turned 40 on Saturday. :)

    Reply
  7. Alanna says

    July 31, 2006 at 3:31 pm

    Happy Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  8. Catherine says

    July 31, 2006 at 4:16 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate! Cute picture! And you’re still a youngster! Eat well!

    Reply
  9. Anonymous says

    July 31, 2006 at 4:37 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    Reply
  10. Pamela says

    July 31, 2006 at 4:46 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate!!!

    Reply
  11. Robyn1007 says

    July 31, 2006 at 6:25 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate!

    Reply
  12. WhiteTrashBBQ says

    July 31, 2006 at 7:04 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate!

    Reply
  13. Stacy says

    July 31, 2006 at 7:22 pm

    pgHappy Birthday Cate!

    Have a wonderful day :)

    Reply
  14. Dani says

    July 31, 2006 at 8:21 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate! I wish you a wonderful day with your family!

    Reply
  15. Ivonne says

    July 31, 2006 at 8:47 pm

    Happy Birthday, Cate!

    Reply
  16. Patti says

    July 31, 2006 at 9:16 pm

    Happy Birthday Cate!

    Hope you had a great day!

    Reply
  17. Anupama says

    July 31, 2006 at 9:31 pm

    Hey Cate,
    A very happy B’day to you . You were a very cute baby.I am supposing its you in the photo

    Reply
  18. Anonymous says

    July 31, 2006 at 11:32 pm

    To my beautiful wife happy birthday you are my soul mate my one and only true love happy birthday my princess

    Reply
  19. Anonymous says

    July 31, 2006 at 11:35 pm

    Happy Birthday!!!!!!!!!! To my favorite 2nd wife. To many dinners,vacations and happy times. I don’t even mind the extra food testing weight i have gained.

    The neighbor husband

    Reply
  20. Tammy says

    August 1, 2006 at 2:01 am

    Happy Birthday!!
    Hope you had a delightfully pink day.

    Reply
  21. Ed Tep says

    August 1, 2006 at 2:21 am

    Happy Birthday, Cate! I hope your birthday wish comes true!

    Reply
  22. Claire says

    August 1, 2006 at 4:18 am

    I hope that your birthday has been great! Celebrate to the fullest!

    Reply
  23. sher says

    August 1, 2006 at 5:21 am

    Happy Birthday Cate!! You look adorable in that picture!

    Reply
  24. stacey says

    August 1, 2006 at 5:47 am

    yeah! week long (or month long) birthdays are the best! happy bday! many more…

    Reply
  25. Catesa says

    August 1, 2006 at 10:12 am

    yes a very very happy birthday to you!!

    Reply
  26. Sumitha says

    August 1, 2006 at 2:39 pm

    Belated birthday Wishes to you Cate!You look very very cute in that pic !

    Reply
  27. krhm says

    August 2, 2006 at 1:41 am

    Happy belated birthday!

    Reply

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I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛

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#flowertherapy might be right up there with #water #flowertherapy might be right up there with #watertherapy.  Love passing the time in secret wildflower patches. As you do. 🌸
I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon I remarked how pretty that tiny sliver of the moon was on the way home tonight, and my friend pulled over right away so I could grab a photo. That’s when someone really knows you! It was just too beautiful to resist. 🌙
Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ C Weekend photos in review, old school style. ✨ 
Context: 1/ picture perfect weekend, 2/ threw together a quick meal w udon noodles, steak and broccoli, so good, 3/ the sun reflections on this painting struck me today, looked like a cross 4/ it takes all afternoon but nothing like Sunday Gravy, 5/ six months old, 6/ when he wants some serious zzzz’s, he covers his eye with his ears, the cutest, 7/ breakfast pastries at @coniglios
I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New I have plenty of reusable shopping bags since New Jersey banned the plastic ones last year. But when I spied this beauty for a buck, how could I resist? It just is so darn happy, which makes me happy. The little things aren’t so little. 💛
Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged Cheers to the weekend! This may look like a staged photo, but Lola just has ZERO boundaries and Clifford is exceptionally patient. 😂
I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s I’ve been on a smoked salmon kick lately (it’s so good for you), so when I saw that a local patisserie has a smoked salmon croissant available (weekends only), I added it to my list of things to seek out. I popped into @chocolatinenj early on Mother’s Day and was rewarded with this deliciousness. Layers of soft flaky croissant dough, tender smoked salmon, light whipped cream, thinly sliced red and green onion slivers and dotted with capers… it was every bit as amazing as you’d imagine it would be. If you’re local, don’t sleep on this one. 😋
Weekend photos in review, the belated edition. 1/ Weekend photos in review, the belated edition.

1/ hit up a few yard sales and snagged this beautiful pasta dish from Italy with my favorite color for a buck, 2/ and one of these printer trays came home with me too, 3/ pre Mother’s Day celebrations with 30 local moms, 4/ finished the weekend supervising furniture assembly
Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd bir Today would have been my friend Cathy’s 53rd birthday. Unfortunately she’s not here to celebrate because she died suddenly at age 49. I think of her often … every Mother’s Day because we spent most of them together since her husband worked weekends … when I discover a new food adventure (we once did a day long donut crawl) … when I’m sharing a special time with my kids knowing that her then-11 year old is growing up without her. Before she passed, I always appreciated every day, but since then, even more so. You never know what the next day can bring, so relish in the sunshine, surprise rainstorms, making wishes over railroad tracks and all the wonderful randomness life can throw your way. Don’t waste a single second, say yes, live on the outskirts of your comfort zone, laugh often, tell people you love them, give eight second hugs, and squeeze every ounce of joy you can out of life. Do it for the people who can’t. ✨

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