#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 23, 2010 · Narrative

Aftermath

Sunset

Gorgeous sunset tonight!

Nick in Concert

Nick’s school had their Spring Concert on Friday night. All the close-up pictures I got of him were pretty terrible, but yup, he’s in this one, a little to the right of center. Payton too. Nothing like a playlist of patriotic songs to send shivers up my arms. Neil Diamond’s America never fails to do me in.

Timing is Everything

Taco Night

Did you know Ortega now makes whole grain tacos? Yum.

Emma's Chalkwork

Narrow Staircases Suck

One of our many projects this weekend. Trying to fit a box spring up a narrow stairway. Taking off the second railing didn’t even help. So much for giving it the old college try.

Lighting

Baby Blue Eyes

Hard at Work

Apparently bringing Nick’s desk downstairs to the playroom makes it all sorts of interesting again.

Chillin' with Red Velvet

The Countdown is On

Going this weekend!

My First Bloody Mary Ever

My First Bloody Mary ever. All kinds of deliciousness.

Window Box

Brownstone Row

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Comments

  1. mandy says

    May 23, 2010 at 10:42 pm

    Your photos are always so beautiful.

    Reply
  2. stacie says

    May 23, 2010 at 11:32 pm

    Great pictures and I Love Bon Jovi. Always a good show!

    Reply
  3. Karen says

    May 24, 2010 at 1:49 am

    I am going on Thursday. I love me some Bon Jovi! Great pictures – as always.

    Reply
  4. Joanne says

    May 24, 2010 at 6:13 am

    I can’t believe you had your FIRST bloody mary! That is one of my favorite drinks. Then again. I’m a salt fiend.

    Woot woot for Bon Jovi! I saw him at one of those Z100 Jingle Ball/Zootopia concerts probably about ten years ago. It was awesome.

    Reply
  5. Patsy says

    May 24, 2010 at 8:20 am

    Sooooo jealous you are going to Bon Jovi this weekend! Wish I were going too! Looks like a fabulous weekend!

    Reply
  6. Ramona says

    May 24, 2010 at 10:04 am

    Bloody Mary’s are my favorite. I heart tomatoes anyway and they just fit right on in with that love.

    Reply
  7. Robyn says

    May 24, 2010 at 10:07 am

    those blue eyes on that baby are ridiculous!
    and i am going to get those ortega shells for Tuesday Taco Nite!

    Reply
  8. Casey says

    May 24, 2010 at 9:50 pm

    a. First bloody mary EVER?

    b. Is that your street in the last pic? I’m ridiculously jealous if so.

    c. I love your family.

    Reply
  9. Cate says

    May 24, 2010 at 10:21 pm

    Mandy – awww, thanks!

    Stacie – looking forward to it – my first time seeing him.

    Patsy – long overdue!

    Ramona – sure tastes like a wonderful use of tomatoes to me. :)

    Robyn – I know! Aren’t they crazy?! Gorgeous blue eyes.

    Karen – have an awesome time!

    Joanne – I know, way overdue. I tend to get stuck in drink ruts, usually Pina Coladas. Total lightweight. ;)

    Casey – a – ever. b – No, not my street, but in my sister’s neighborhood. Always reminds me of Sex and the City. c – thanks – me too!

    Reply
  10. Laura says

    May 25, 2010 at 10:25 am

    bloody marys make me happy!

    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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