#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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Weekend Photos in Review

May 2, 2010 · Narrative

Nick and Maddie's Cupcakes

Another packed weekend.  The Neighbors over for dinner Friday.  Nick was at Great Adventure from sun-up to well past sun-down on Saturday, cheering a friend on in a cheerleading competition (her squad came in 3rd).  Zumba 90-minute fundraiser to benefit the Seeing Eye dogs.  Cupcake bakery visit with Madeline.  Roller skating birthday party for Payton (she turns seven this week!).  Operation Install Air Conditioners.  Lights out as soon as I hit publish.  I’m beat!

C'mere Cupcake cupcakes

French Toast Cupcake, Mint Chocolate Buttercream Cupcakes, Strawberry Shortcake Cupcakes and Sundae Cupcakes

Following Orders

Payton's Birthday Cake

Hard at Work

I have no idea what they’re digging for or doing up there. I think it might be better not to know. I do, however, love that only hours after Payton’s birthday party she’s digging in the dirt.

Teamwork

Party Time

The Neighbor Wife’s sister came up to me at the birthday party this morning and asked me, “Where’s the baby?” Yup. There she is. Baby no more.

Roller Feet

Obligatory Birthday Picture

For a fun look back, here is when she turned 3. I can’t even believe it’s been that long (longer, even) – I remember it like it was yesterday. Well, almost.

Disco Ball

Growing up, I sent many, many weekend nights at this roller rink at school parties. Love skating, and I totally want to throw a 40th birthday party here this summer.

Gearing Up

Mommy in Training

Such a good mommy. I think she has three babies.  She carries them around. Soothes them when they’re crying. Puts them to sleep. Rocks them. Feeds them. When we leave the house and accidentally forget a baby, I tell her that they were really tired and still sleeping. We shouldn’t wake them up.  For now, she buys it.

Zumba Fundraiser

Early Start

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Comments

  1. Sarah Caron says

    May 2, 2010 at 11:17 pm

    Great photos! Sounds like a packed (and great) weekend. Was it as hot there as it was here?

    Reply
  2. mandy says

    May 2, 2010 at 11:41 pm

    Ah! A roller skating party (AND with old fashioned skates instead of those damned inline ones that are so hard to master). Do it, throw yourself a party at the skating rink, that would be beyond awesome!

    And those cupcakes. I think I just drooled on the keyboard.

    Reply
  3. Casey says

    May 2, 2010 at 11:42 pm

    Oh my gosh. The skates and the lights and the disco ball. I just flew back to the 5th grade and Thunderbird Roller Rink.

    Awesome.

    Loved the pictures!

    Reply
  4. Joanne says

    May 3, 2010 at 6:17 am

    My sister was that way about her babies…except by babies she actually meant beanie babies. But same idea. I think she carried them around until she was eight or so. So you’ve got a few more years to go…

    Those cupcakes look delicious. And yeah, doesn’t time fly!

    I second the roller rink idea.

    Reply
  5. Angie says

    May 3, 2010 at 8:40 am

    Great photos! I love the princess cake, looks like it was a great party!

    Reply
  6. Ramona says

    May 3, 2010 at 9:33 am

    Those cupcakes look good enough to lick the screen.

    I would have been skating and I’m a lot older than you.

    Reply
  7. The Neighbor Wife says

    May 3, 2010 at 11:22 am

    Love the pics!

    Reply
  8. Meg says

    May 3, 2010 at 2:44 pm

    Oh boy — rollerskating! The memories. My sister and I were just reminiscing about our local rink, actually, and the good times we had there as kids in the ’90s! The only one within a billion-mile (or something like that!) radius closed more than a decade ago. Still miss it!

    Looks like good, if exhausting, times were had by all! :)

    Reply
  9. Jaimie says

    May 3, 2010 at 10:13 pm

    CUPCAKES ARE MY FAVORITE!

    Reply
  10. Merry120 says

    May 4, 2010 at 4:38 pm

    Looks like a great weekend. Madeline has grown up so fast! Those cupcakes look divine!

    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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