#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 Saturday

October 2, 2005 · Narrative

Well, Nicholas has been having a great time, hanging out with the gang at Sesame Place today. I heard from him at lunchtime and then not again until 8:30 pm. In fact, I called him to make sure he didn’t forget about me! :) As if! They have Character Dinners, like Disney does, so he had a grand ‘ol time having dinner with Big Bird, Elmo, Bert & Ernie and the rest of the gang. The Husband said when Oscar the Grouch hugged Nicholas, he was so big, Nicholas practically disappeared in his arms.

No real cooking today. I took Eli to McDonalds for breakfast and then went into the office for a few hours. Wasn’t hungry for lunch or dinner, and I hate eating just because it’s “meal time,” you know?

I had a request for Beer Bread, so tried out a new recipe for it tonight. It was good, but I’m going to try another one tomorrow to see if I can do better.

Now that September is finished, it’s time for the Recipe Round-Up. I made a total of 26 new recipes … a little less than the month before, but The Husband cooked more than usual. Most of the recipes in September’s Round-Up can be found on my site, but if you’re looking for one and can’t find it, just let me know.

Planning on doing some cooking tomorrow, with Cheeseburger Soup and Paninis for dinner, and Pumpkin Praline Cake for dessert. A few more recipes planned, but we’ll see how it goes.

Tune in tomorrow to see what’s cooking … until then, send in your pup pics and check back in tomorrow night for the Round-Up.

September New Recipes
Roast Tomato and Prosciutto Salad
General Tso’s Chicken
Mrs. Potato Head Potatoes
Nutella Cupcakes
Smothered Filet Mignon
Pear Roquefort Salad
Banana Pound Cake
The Best Ever Oatmeal Cake
Brown Sugar Baked Chicken
Chocolate Chip Cookies
Loaded Banana Cookies
Spinach Parmesan Balls
Double Chocolate Cherry Cookies
Pecan Chocolate Chip Banana Muffins
Minnesota’s Favorite Cookies
Hot Artichoke Dip
Fettucine with Artichoke and Romano Wafers
Very Berry Cobbler
Green Beans with Parsley and Garlic
Chocolate Bread Pudding
Marinated Mushrooms
Oatmeal Jam Squares
Very Blueberry Muffins
Cold Rice Salad

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  1. Stephanie says

    October 2, 2005 at 8:40 pm

    Here are my dogs: http://thehappysorceress.blogspot.com/2005/10/wdb3-donegal-and-wicklow.html

    Reply
  2. Stephanie says

    October 2, 2005 at 8:41 pm

    Let me try that again… here.

    Reply
  3. farmgirl says

    October 2, 2005 at 9:36 pm

    Hi Sweetnicks,
    Here is the link to my WDB entry of Beagle Robin Sitting Pretty at Farmgirl Fare:

    http://foodiefarmgirl.blogspot.com/2005/10/weekend-dog-blogging-3.html

    Woof!

    Reply
  4. Joe says

    October 2, 2005 at 10:21 pm

    Heya! Hope we are not too late for this weeks WDB! Here’s our link!

    http://desertculinary.blogspot.com/2005/10/weekend-dog-blogging-3.html

    Reply
  5. ann says

    October 3, 2005 at 2:08 am

    hello! here’s a link to our “kids”. they’re the brown ones on the right. the black dog is their friend.

    http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/2169/819/1600/128-2838_IMG.jpg

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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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