#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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May 5, 2009 · Narrative

Cuteness

Some days, oh the cuteness, I just can’t stand it!  But that mop of hair!  As soon as I try to put a hair clip, headband or any other accessory in it, she rips it right out.

We’re all going off to get haircuts this week and for my own, I am struggling with the age-old bangs or no bangs debate.  Or maybe getting it all chopped off.  I just might have enough to even donate to Locks of Love.  Decisions, decisions.  Just need to remind myself that it’s just hair and it will grow back, right?  Right?

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  1. Claire says

    May 5, 2009 at 10:12 pm

    If you don’t have QUITE enough to donate to LOL, the Panteen Beautiful Lengths program only requires 8 inches instead of 10. That’s what I did when I donated! You know…I don’t think many babies enjoy things near their face. I got my friend’s baby some sunglasses and he just fidgets until he pushes them off!

    Claires last blog post..In Remembrance

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  2. maris says

    May 5, 2009 at 10:23 pm

    SO cute! And wow, I didn’t picture you with such long hair! When I was a kid I hated anything in my hair, my eyes, my face. I had a huge cowlick in the back of my hair and I was always so frustrated because it stuck up!

    I love her little tights!

    mariss last blog post..Artisan Bread in 5 Minutes A Day: The Only Thing You Need to Bake Bread

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  3. Sarah Caron says

    May 5, 2009 at 10:50 pm

    That is just too cute for words. She is absolutely adorable, cute, lovely, pretty, every good thing you can think of … what a sweet girl.

    And Paige rips the hairclips out too. What is it with these girls?

    Sarah Carons last blog post..Chipotle Chicken Chili

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  4. Magda says

    May 5, 2009 at 11:31 pm

    YES YES!! DO IT!! Then get a really good styled, FUNKY haircut and color…highlights!! It is amazing what a brand new do can do for our souls!!

    Reply
  5. Kris #40 says

    May 6, 2009 at 8:02 am

    Love her cutie pie outfit!

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  6. Patsy says

    May 6, 2009 at 8:59 am

    So adorable! As for the cut-it-off question… done it many times myself… and it is just hair and will grow back! I get bored every so often and go in and say cut it off! Then, I get bored with that and grow it out again… it’s a never ending cycle with me! I can’t decide right now if I’m growing mine out or gonna just go in and cut it short again!

    Patsys last blog post..Cooking Light "Fried" Panko Chicken Tenders & Cajun Creole Dipping Sauce

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  7. Cathy says

    May 6, 2009 at 9:04 am

    I hated having long hair when I was really little…I wanted to be like the boy cousins who had hair that did NOT get in the way while we played. I’m 34…I still have super short hair ;)

    Cathys last blog post..They’re here!!!

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  8. Amanda Nicole says

    May 6, 2009 at 10:01 am

    It must be the time of year – renewal and such – but I am seriously considering taking drastic measures with my hair. We need to shake things up once in a while, I think!

    Amanda Nicoles last blog post..pink on grey

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  9. Sara says

    May 6, 2009 at 3:17 pm

    Her hair is getting so long! I have never done anything drastic to my hair, what can I say, I’m not one for change in that regard :)

    Saras last blog post..Fresh chickpeas and wax beans with baby artichokes

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  10. Cate O'Malley says

    May 6, 2009 at 5:11 pm

    Claire – oh good to know, thanks! But that’s the thing … barrettes would keep her hair out of her eyes – it should be a good thing. Funny thing is when she rips them out, she gives them back to me to put them back in. Crazy monkey.

    Sara – I totally hear you. I’m big on skipping change too. :)

    Amanda – sometimes it’s definitely good to shake things up a bit … slowly … baby steps. ;)

    Cathy – oh that’s too funny! Certainly low maintenance, and my hair is usually up anyway, so I’m always thinking “what’s the point of having it long?”, you know?

    Patsy – it’s just so hard to know what to do!

    Kris – she loved the tights. I kept catching her stroking her legs during the day. Of course the color white might not have been such a bright idea…

    Magda – so easy for you to say! I think it’s actually longer than when I got married. I was thinking this > (cut, not color) hairstyle

    Sarah – they’re crazy, in the very best possible way. :)

    Maris – it’s funny how we can totally picture someone a certain way, isn’t it? The last time I grew it out this long was when I got married, because I wanted it up in big thick curls. Then after we got back from the honeymoon, I chopped it all off. Think it’s longer now, but with Madeline always trying to put her fingers in it, I usually have it up in a ponytail or lazy bun.

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  11. Dazzle says

    May 6, 2009 at 9:49 pm

    Hi there, just wanted to say “hello” and thank you for stopping by (added you to the blog roll as wellI “wink”!

    Dazzles last blog post..Ugcute! Ugly Cute

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  12. Chefdruck says

    May 7, 2009 at 12:00 am

    What a great cause. I’ve never had hair long enough to donate, but I applaud your generosity. I thought a lot about Locks of Love when my mother got her wig last year. It made her feel so much better to be well coiffed, even when feeling so lousy.

    Chefdrucks last blog post..Making Change

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  13. hair accessories says

    May 19, 2009 at 12:14 am

    Donating your hair is a great idea, one way to help others. Yeah! It’s only a hair, and soon it will grow back but don’t forget that our hair is our crowning glory and considered as one of the biggest beauty asset of a woman.Don’t forget to choose a hairstyle that will look good on you and use hair accessories for you to be look more beautiful. :)

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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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