#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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Letter to My Son – Happy 5th Birthday!

August 2, 2007 · Narrative

In five short years, Nicholas has gone from this:

To this:

The first picture was taken when he was baptised. I love those pants peeking out from his baptismal gown, affectionately called “party pants.” And today he turned 5, with the first words out of his mouth this morning, “Is TODAY my birthday?”

LIKES: Anything on the Disney channel, hanging out with Eli and The Girlfriend, swimming in the lake, shopping (believe it or not, even Staples is a thrill for him), going to the park and playground, going on vacation and Cinderella

DISLIKES: Bedtime, putting garbage actually IN the garbage can, green vegetables, sitting still … he’s a pretty happy-go-lucky kid

Happy Birthday, Nicholas!

A year ago today … Nicholas turns 4.
Two years ago today … Nicholas turns 3.

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  1. Claire says

    August 3, 2007 at 1:59 am

    Happy Birthday, Nicholas!!!! Enjoy being five, it never comes again! :-) It’s amazing how much they change as they grow isn’t it? But it’s also fun to see what stays the same…his ears are the same shape from baby to now! I LOVE it!

    Reply
  2. Robyn says

    August 3, 2007 at 2:15 am

    Happy birthday Nicholas! And a belated happy birthday to you Cate!

    Reply
  3. Ed Tep says

    August 3, 2007 at 4:34 am

    Awww. Happy Fifth Birthday, Nicholas! I hope that you got to spend your birthday doing everything that you like.

    Reply
  4. Anonymous says

    August 3, 2007 at 9:59 am

    Happy Birthday Nicholas – I hope you had a wonderful day. Maybe we can have a date soon and go shopping and dinner at the star restaurant.

    Love ya Tia
    (aka The Sister In-Law)

    Reply
  5. Anonymous says

    August 3, 2007 at 12:18 pm

    Happy B Day :) Movie night with the kids. Underdog!!!!!!!!!!

    Will we survive.

    The neighbor husband.

    Reply
  6. CB says

    August 3, 2007 at 1:15 pm

    It’s a giant game of Blogger It, and you’ve been tagged. :oD I just got tagged earlier this week, and I’m sharing the fun. The rules of this funny little game are in my latest post, Tagged!. Hope you’ll play!

    Reply
  7. Sarah Caron says

    August 3, 2007 at 1:26 pm

    Happy Fifth Birthday, Nicholas!!! And happy birth day anniversary, Cate! Hope you both had a great day celebrating!!!

    Reply
  8. Anonymous says

    August 3, 2007 at 2:00 pm

    Happy Birthday!

    The Girlfriend can’t wait for your first movie date tonight.

    The Neighbors (wife)

    Reply
  9. Valli says

    August 3, 2007 at 3:05 pm

    Happy Birthday Nicholas!!! I am sure you are enjoying every moment with your proud mom & dad!!

    Reply
  10. Alisha says

    August 3, 2007 at 3:39 pm

    Happy, happy birthday, Nicholas!!! Hope you have a wonderful day!

    Reply
  11. mdvelazquez says

    August 3, 2007 at 4:35 pm

    Happy birthday, Nicholas!

    Going to Staples is liking visiting heaven to me.

    Reply
  12. Sarah says

    August 3, 2007 at 6:00 pm

    Happy Birthday Nicholas!!! Enjoy those childhood years!

    Reply
  13. Amanda at Little Foodies says

    August 4, 2007 at 3:20 pm

    Happy Belated Fifth Birthday Nicholas! Hope you had a really fun day. Try the “it’s my birthday month rule.” We all do it in our house and see how long we can get away with it. It starts from the day of your birthday and continues until the end of that month. Not good if your b’day is near the end of the month!

    Thanks for visiting my blog Cate.

    Reply
  14. SteamyKitchen says

    August 7, 2007 at 1:22 am

    Happy belated bday! Are you a Leo? I am too!

    Next time, tell Mom to come to FL and take you to DisneyWorld – we go every few weeks. My kids LOVE it!

    Jaden

    Reply
  15. Stephanie says

    August 9, 2007 at 5:06 pm

    Happy birthday, from me…and Alex! Just a few months older; if we ever get together, I have a feeling those two would totally hit it off.

    And hey…Alex loves to go shopping, too!!

    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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