The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter nee The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter need a little bit of color, so here you go. 😍 Love this chest of drawers. Discovered it buried in a local shop and bought it specifically for the green color (one of my favorites). Vintage Coke crate was a $10 score from a garage sale place on Facebook some ten years ago. And the assorted markers in Roy G Biv order (natch) that aren’t used anymore because my kids have sadly left that phase. 🙃
Weekend Photos in Review, old school still photo s Weekend Photos in Review, old school still photo style, hope you had a good one! ✨
A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if I wanted her to bring me back anything. Would you believe me if I told you I asked for salt? I love picking up different varieties, whether we’re traveling or I’m just visiting a new shop. Maddie grabbed me a super cute one from her trip to Paris last year, and the Magic Unicorn Salt I get locally is another favorite. What’s yours?
One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a serious case of FOMO on the daily, gets hiccups more than anyone we know and has perpetual bed head. She’s quite the unique roommate but may be exactly what our home needed. 💛
I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
✌🏻 ✌🏻
When you really really really want to be best frie When you really really really want to be best friends. 💛
When a stressful week with deadlines ends with Nat When a stressful week with deadlines ends with National Cheese Lovers Day, how could I not partake? Tbh, I wasn’t especially hungry, and the appetizers are always the best section of any menu, so the queso blanco from El Mejicano in town wasn’t too hard a choice. It’s smoky and cheesy and I could have licked the bowl clean, but a girl’s gotta have some boundaries. Happy weekend, friends! ✨
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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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The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter nee The long, dreary and grey months of the Winter need a little bit of color, so here you go. 😍 Love this chest of drawers. Discovered it buried in a local shop and bought it specifically for the green color (one of my favorites). Vintage Coke crate was a $10 score from a garage sale place on Facebook some ten years ago. And the assorted markers in Roy G Biv order (natch) that aren’t used anymore because my kids have sadly left that phase. 🙃
Weekend Photos in Review, old school still photo s Weekend Photos in Review, old school still photo style, hope you had a good one! ✨
A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if A friend was taking a trip to Ireland and asked if I wanted her to bring me back anything. Would you believe me if I told you I asked for salt? I love picking up different varieties, whether we’re traveling or I’m just visiting a new shop. Maddie grabbed me a super cute one from her trip to Paris last year, and the Magic Unicorn Salt I get locally is another favorite. What’s yours?
One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a One of us hops like a bunny down the steps, has a serious case of FOMO on the daily, gets hiccups more than anyone we know and has perpetual bed head. She’s quite the unique roommate but may be exactly what our home needed. 💛
I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw th I haven’t had a bagel in ages, but when I saw that @njdotcom had picked six bagel shops at the “best in the state,” and one was reasonably local, all the sudden I needed one. I was never one to fall prey to peer pressure, but I’m very definitely a marketer’s dream. 😂 Alfa Bagels is on Route 10 in Randolph and has a good assortment of bagels, including all the usual suspects, but with a few others like rainbow, Asiago and French Toast throw in for good measure. Their bagels always seem to have a nice chew, which I appreciate and I love their sesame one. My go-to order lately is a double toasted flagel with lox spread and tomato. Their lox spread is a little ho hum, but the bagel is delish. Check them out next time you’ve got a craving (or get motivated by a local news story 😝). What’s your bagel order?
✌🏻 ✌🏻
When you really really really want to be best frie When you really really really want to be best friends. 💛
When a stressful week with deadlines ends with Nat When a stressful week with deadlines ends with National Cheese Lovers Day, how could I not partake? Tbh, I wasn’t especially hungry, and the appetizers are always the best section of any menu, so the queso blanco from El Mejicano in town wasn’t too hard a choice. It’s smoky and cheesy and I could have licked the bowl clean, but a girl’s gotta have some boundaries. Happy weekend, friends! ✨

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