#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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We Heart Mr. Sketch Markers

January 13, 2009 · Narrative

Maddie Purple InkI’ve heard my mommy talk about Mr. Sketch markers before.  She says that they’re her favorite markers ever and one of the first things she bought with her money when she was working at a stationary store when she was in high school.  She says that she loves how they smell like different fruits.

Yesterday morning when mommy was working at her desk, I went into the drawer underneath the tv in the playroom, and guess what I found?  That’s right!  Mr. Sketch markers!  I found the purple one first, and luckily my big brother forgot to put the cap on it, so I could smell it.  Mommy was right – it does smell good.  It smells yummy … so yummy that I had to taste it.

Purple InkThen Mommy saw what I was up to, and she came and took it away from me.  She said something about me being Dennis the Menace in a girl body or something.  Who’s Dennis the Menace?   Then she said something about me being a little monkey.  I started clapping when I heard that – I love monkeys!  And then before I knew it, we were heading upstairs to wash off my hands (both of them!), my cheeks and my mouth.  I love water!  And Mr. Sketch markers, just like my Mommy.  But I don’t think she’s going to let me play with them again.

xoxo
Madeline

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  1. claire says

    January 14, 2009 at 12:17 am

    How funny! At least she’s a baby. My mom has pictures of me and my cousin who thought it would be fun to make ourselves into clowns by drawing on our faces with markers! We were probably 4-5. They did the parent thing and took a picture….then we got in trouble!

    claires last blog post..Disappearing Cookies

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  2. Sara says

    January 14, 2009 at 12:48 am

    That is so funny, what great pictures!

    Saras last blog post..Pork chops with pepperonata

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  3. The Sister In-Law says

    January 14, 2009 at 2:27 am

    I love that first pictures… look at those eyes and lashes and that little purple mouth!!

    SIL

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  4. Patsy says

    January 14, 2009 at 9:29 am

    Too adorable!

    Patsys last blog post..Sage Rubbed Pork Chops with Warm Apple Slaw

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  5. Kris says

    January 14, 2009 at 10:12 am

    Oh my gosh! She looks great in purple lipstick though!

    Reply
  6. doggybloggy says

    January 14, 2009 at 10:20 am

    thats pretty cute and funny all at once…..

    doggybloggys last blog post..tomato fix

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  7. Jenna @ Newlyweds says

    January 14, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    Oh my! But it tasted good Mommy! Too cute!

    Jenna @ Newlywedss last blog post..Sweet Sweet Kitty

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  8. Blond Duck says

    January 14, 2009 at 3:19 pm

    I hope it was tasty! :)

    Who did your blog design? It’s fantastic!

    I’m so glad to meet a fellow writer and food addict. :)

    Blond Ducks last blog post..Twirling

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  9. Sophie says

    January 16, 2009 at 11:07 pm

    That’s too cute :)! I wanted to eat those when I was little :P…they did smell too good, I miss them! Your daughter is adorable!

    Reply
  10. pamela says

    January 18, 2009 at 11:18 pm

    Love it! So glad you got some pictures of this to share!

    pamelas last blog post..Dinner with Cooking Light

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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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