#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 2nd Birthday, Sophie!

October 11, 2009 · Narrative

Birthday Girl-1

No Weekend Photos in Review today.  Today it is all about my niece Sophie, for it’s her birthday!  How is it possible that Sophie has been a part of our family for two years already?!  It seems like just yesterday that she was born:

Sophie

And turned one year old.

But now, she’s already two.  I know it’s cliched to say that time is flying by, but it really is!  Now she’s quite the wordsmith, and has a variety of complete sentences and questions that come tumbling out all the time, and many, many, many words.  She loves music and dancing, her cat Nelson and her little sister, Sadie.  I was lucky enough to be squired away mid-party for an impromptu dance-off in her room.  She asked me to get up and follow her, and of course I dutifully did.  Once in her room, she shut the door and started dancing to the music.  She is turning into quite the personality!

Sophie's Skirt-1

Sophie's Card-1

I thought Sophie’s new truck would be the perfect spot to hold the chips we were sharing.

Tonka Truck with Chips-1

Sophie thought so too.

Sophie and our Chips-1

My sister went with a “mini” theme to celebrate. How cute is the mini hotdog with its roll?

Sophie's Plate-1

And, of course, the mini cheeseburgers.

Mini Food-1

Perfect for mini mouths.

Bite-1

Concentration-1

And some mini fun.

Noise Makers-1

And mini cupcakes are perfect.

Cupcake Tower-1

Birthday Candles-1

Our kids are going to grow up thinking that cupcakes are another major food group.

Dig In-1

That’s not necessarily a bad thing.

Mmmm-1

First Bite-1

Oh these eyes! Those lashes! The boys are going to be throwing themselves at Sadie’s feet. How could anyone resist?

Sadie-1

Fairy Wings-1

Happy Birthday, Sophie!

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Comments

  1. Allie (Live Laugh Eat) says

    October 11, 2009 at 9:58 pm

    Your niece is absolutely adorable!!!! I want to give her a big hug! I love the color scheme of your blog! Thanks for the comment :)

    Reply
  2. Starnesfam says

    October 11, 2009 at 10:43 pm

    She is precious. And, I love all the mini food!

    Reply
  3. Heather says

    October 11, 2009 at 11:32 pm

    happy birthday, little one! i love the skirt and leggings! i’d wear that everyday if i could still pull off that look :D

    Reply
  4. Erica says

    October 12, 2009 at 2:00 am

    oh my gosh is she cute. What a great birthday. LOVE the mini food

    Reply
  5. Joanne says

    October 12, 2009 at 6:18 am

    Happy birthday cutie! She is adorable Cate. All of the girls in your family are going to have the boys flocking to them! The party looks like so much fun.

    Reply
  6. Jen says

    October 12, 2009 at 6:44 am

    This is all so precious. and the mini hot dog sitting on the plate… how cute can you get?? She is gorgeous!

    Reply
  7. Cathy says

    October 12, 2009 at 10:10 am

    Aw, birthday parties like that are the best! Adore the mini burgers. And, a little surprised that cupcakes aren’t a major food group ;)

    Reply
  8. Laura says

    October 12, 2009 at 10:40 am

    love the pics…so very sweet

    Reply
  9. Sarah @ Dream In Domestic says

    October 12, 2009 at 1:46 pm

    Awww!!! I love the mini theme. Those mini burgers, hot dogs, and cupcakes look delicious!

    Reply
  10. Natasha - 5 Star Foodie says

    October 12, 2009 at 9:45 pm

    Happy birthday to Sophie, she’s a cutie! The mini food is great!

    Reply
  11. mandy says

    October 13, 2009 at 9:38 am

    The mini theme is a great idea! Happy Birthday to your niece!

    Reply
  12. Rebekah Williams says

    October 13, 2009 at 9:43 am

    She’s beautiful. They grow up so fast!
    That mini hot dog is too cute! And the minicheeseburgers–love them!

    Reply
  13. Ramona says

    October 13, 2009 at 10:15 am

    Very cute. All of it, Sophie and the mini food.

    Ramona

    happy late bday Sophie

    Reply
  14. Magda says

    October 14, 2009 at 5:37 pm

    OMG…the cuteness is overwhelming!!!

    Reply
  15. Mia says

    October 14, 2009 at 8:51 pm

    I could just cry! I love every single one of those pictures! Your niece is adorable! Have you heard of mini burger cookies?! 2 vanilla wafers, 1 thin mint, green coconut (made with green dye) and a dollop of yellow and red icing to make it all stick together!

    Reply

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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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