#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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Easter Photos Review {2009}

April 12, 2009 · Narrative

Another holiday has come and gone and all that’s left are stray halves of colored plastic eggs, plastic grass, leftovers galore and candy, candy, candy.  The kids are fast asleep and I am unwinding after a long, but fun day.  We even snuck in a one hour nap before dinner tonight.  I can’t remember the last time that Nick had a nap in the middle of the day – nor I for that matter!

Yesterday the kids and I headed to Hoboken for an Easter egg hunt… in the rain… and the cold.  Blech.  Nick really wanted to do a hunt and we didn’t get a chance to go last weekend, so this was our only opportunity, and I couldn’t miss it for him.  Luckily the weather thwarted many attendees, so the competition for the kids was very slim.  On the way home, there were many oohs and ahhs as Nick went through all the eggs he found, so he was quite the happy camper.

Easter Egg Hunt

Sophie - Cold and Wet-1

My mom gets the Easter holiday and didn’t disappoint with a fantastic spread … antipasto, ham, Italian Meat Pie, Patti LaBelle’s Over the Rainbow Macaroni and Cheese,  a corn dish and roasted asparagus.  Dessert?  Continuing to work her way through Anne Byrn’s Cupcakes! cookbook, this time she made the Oreo ones.  Yum.
Oreo Cupcakes

Last year, when we were at my parents house for Easter, I took pictures of the three kids on the sofa in the living room, and I wanted to take the same picture this year so we could compare the two.  Here’s last years:
Sophie Holding Nicholas Up

And here’s this years’.  What a difference a year makes! Getting Madeline to sit still for the picture, or for anything really, was quite the challenge.  I think I must have 30 pictures and this is probably the closest I got.
Da Posse Take 1-1

I loved the individual expressions in this one.
Da Posse

The girls each got a Little Tykes ride-on toy at my parents and Nick was great with them, pushing them around and around and around.  No wonder he passed out when he got home!  The little princesses certainly had him running!
Playtime-1

And They're Off-1

One Last Ride

Did I Mention How Sleepy I Am

So Tired-1

Down time-1

Madeline on the Move-1

Mac and Cheese
Now that I’m seeing the picture of the mac and cheese, I’m sorry I didn’t take some to go!

Nick's Nametags-1
Nick made placecards for everyone as an afterschool project last week.

The Kids-1

Whether it was Easter, Passover or just a regular day, hope yours was a wonderful one.

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  1. Sarah Caron says

    April 13, 2009 at 12:03 am

    Wow, they have all grown so much. What a beautiful group of kids. Love Madeline’s dress! And Sophie’s eyes are such a fantastic shade of blue.

    So glad you all had a great holiday.

    Sarah Carons last blog post..Five Uses for Leftover Ham

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  2. Elyse says

    April 13, 2009 at 2:05 am

    Wow! It’s amazing the difference a year makes. Your kids look great–and like they totally enjoyed the Easter holiday. All of your food looks fabulous–especially those cupcakes and that mac ‘n cheese. Mmm, I love mac ‘n cheese.

    Elyses last blog post..Sweet Melissa Sundays: Brooklyn Brownout Cake

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  3. Claire says

    April 13, 2009 at 9:54 am

    Nick looks like he really enjoys Madeline…his smile is fantastic! Amazing the increase in hair and drooling between the years. :-) Very cute!

    Claires last blog post..A Fiesta in Your Mouth

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  4. Heather says

    April 13, 2009 at 10:15 am

    it looks like you all had so much fun! i LOVE the peeps cupcakes! how adorable :)

    Heathers last blog post..Anna’s Banana Pancakes

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  5. maris says

    April 13, 2009 at 12:25 pm

    I just knew you’d have some adorable Easter goodies. yum!

    mariss last blog post..On The Side: Creamy Goat Cheese Polenta

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  6. tastymealsathome says

    April 13, 2009 at 1:50 pm

    HEHE so cute!

    Happy easter!

    tastymealsathomes last blog post..Tasty Budae “Base” Jjigae (Stew) ?? ??

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  7. Mrs Ergül says

    April 19, 2009 at 11:05 am

    Nick is becoming a really handsome boy! Still as thoughtful I’m sure!

    Mrs Ergüls last blog post..Baby Bok Choy with Ikan Bilis

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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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