#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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July 14, 2009 · Narrative

Every time I look at Madeline, I see a little glimpse of me in her face.  With Nick, I think the only thing he got from me was my eye color and dimples.  With Madeline, I think there might be the teensiest bit more resemblance.  The past couple of times that we’ve hung out with my parents, my Mom has looked at Madeline and said that it’s like looking at me when I was a kid.  There’s hope!

I recently came across a picture of my sister when she was Madeline’s age, and then I went digging to find one of myself at the same age.

My sister:

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Me:

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And, of course, Miss Madeline:
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P.S. Happy Birthday, Mom!

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  1. Sarah Caron says

    July 14, 2009 at 10:11 pm

    WOW! She looks just like you. What a lucky girl, she has a beautiful mommy to get some wonderful genes from.

    Reply
  2. The Sister In-Law says

    July 14, 2009 at 10:24 pm

    Yep – Maddie is all you!

    SIL

    Reply
  3. Claire says

    July 14, 2009 at 11:24 pm

    Um…that child is the spitting image of you! How much fun is that?!

    Reply
  4. Starnesfam says

    July 15, 2009 at 12:17 am

    If I were glancing, I would think these are all the same child! Great pictures.

    Reply
  5. Joanne says

    July 15, 2009 at 8:05 am

    I can DEFINITELY see the resemblance. You are both adorable!

    Reply
  6. The Neighbor (Wife) says

    July 15, 2009 at 8:42 am

    That’s crazy. I was just saying this weekend that Maddie looks like you.

    Reply
  7. Ramona says

    July 15, 2009 at 8:49 am

    Yes, definately looks like you.

    Reply
  8. Tyanne says

    July 15, 2009 at 9:24 am

    Wow, all the pictures looked like the same little girl. She is so cute, definitely looks like you.

    Reply
  9. FireMom says

    July 15, 2009 at 11:07 am

    Cute!

    My older son is me, 100%. Eye shape, color, facial features, cheekbones, twinkle. His hair is lighter but mine was at that age as well.

    My younger son is 100% my husband. It’s as if he got none of my genes. My husband’s eye shape, color, his longer face, his nose.

    For further proof that our genes didn’t go to one child or the other, my older son’s personality is 100% mine (driven, stubborn, loud) while my younger son is 100% like his dad (quieter, not afraid to take risks/climb, laid back). It’s weird! Lovely but weird. Genes sure are interesting!

    Reply
  10. Patsy says

    July 15, 2009 at 12:38 pm

    She does look like you! Isn’t it fun to be able to look at your kids and see a bit of yourself?

    Reply
  11. Jess says

    July 15, 2009 at 1:24 pm

    She’s your mini me! My oldest one and I hear that a lot.

    Reply
  12. Cate says

    July 15, 2009 at 10:36 pm

    Sarah – aww, you are too sweet.

    SIL – yay! Now Nick, on the other hand, is 95% your brother. When I see pictures of them both at this age … crazy identical.

    Jess – lol, I’m not sure having a mini me is a good thing or not. ;)

    Patsy – totally!

    FireMom – I definitely find genes interesting. I think Nick is more like The Husband, quiet and reserved (as much as a six year old can be!), slow to warm up, but talkative in his comfort level. Madeline? She’s my wild card, on more ways than one!

    Starnesfam and Joanne – thanks!

    Ramona – :)

    The Neighbor Wife – crazy little monkey.

    Claire – totally fun indeed!

    Reply
  13. Kalyn says

    July 16, 2009 at 5:28 pm

    Very fun, and yes she looks just like you!

    Reply
  14. mary says

    August 3, 2010 at 3:09 pm

    I just stumbled across your blog. What a cute post! I love the pictures. There is a show called The Generations Project that has a photo contest for family look-a-like pictures on their website. You should check it out. http://www.byutv.org/thegenerationsproject/app.aspx

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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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