#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

September 26, 2010 · Photos

Halloween Costume Test Run

A sneak peek.  Both kids’ Halloween costumes are now in da house, so they wanted to do a test run tonight. One of them (the child, not the costume) is going to be a bit of a challenge. I’ll let you guess who.

Show Me Your Bling

Someone swiped part of Nick’s costume.

The Silly Bandz Craze Continues

For a brief millisecond, it seemed the Silly Bandz craze had died down in our house. I was mistaken. Fervor aside, I do so love a trend where participation is only two or three dollars a package.

Maple Buttercream Sandwich Cookies

One batch of cookies took care of repaying a favor to a friend, a Disney article on Fall recipes, and a donation to the Mom’s Club table of baked goods at the farmers’ market today. So far I’ve only had one cookie. The rest of what’s left will be leaving the house tomorrow, because as tight as my resolve is, this is one thing that will break it.

Scaring Away the Patients

I saw this on Friday and went back to get a picture today. Gotta love a dental practice with a sense of humor. Has to be one of the creepiest Halloween displays I’ve seen so far. Sure made me stop in my tracks.

Oh the trauma

She is sweet as apple pie, but try to tell her what she should wear to school, and this is the result. She DID NOT want to wear a dress. I, however, think that I have a few more months of control over what goes on that little body. This time I didn’t give in.

Fish Fillets for Fish Tacos

Fish. It’s what’s for dinner.

Naughty Girl

Who knew that a basket of clean laundry is really an amusement park ride in disguise? She’d climb in and her brother would drag her around the kitchen, asking for her ticket every now and then. I kept telling her to get out because she was wrinkling the clothes. You can tell what she thought of that.

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  1. pamela says

    September 26, 2010 at 10:03 pm

    Oh, man. She is too cute! Why does it seem to me that the 2nd kid is always the toughie?? They are fun and so full of love, though. Love that scary dentist. :)

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  2. Joanne says

    September 27, 2010 at 6:16 am

    Well at least the laundry basket is cheaper than going to Six Flags or Busch Gardens! That is one seriously pink wig you got Maddie, Cate. I bet they are going to look adorable in their costumes!

    Reply
  3. Kris #40 says

    September 27, 2010 at 6:43 am

    You are so mean – making that sweetie cry! It only gets worse with clothes too! Can public school please go to uniforms?!

    Those cookies look interesting – recipe?

    I needed to get treats out of my house too. Made on Friday – 40 Chocolate Oreo Cupcakes w/Oreo Cream Icing. 2 batches of Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles, and Bar Sugar Cookies (they are still around).

    Reply
  4. Cate says

    September 27, 2010 at 7:57 am

    Pamela – exactly! She is way more feisty than Nick ever was. Maybe they feel like they have to keep up? And then probably the fact that she’s trying to keep up with a boy on top of that doesn’t help matters…

    Kris – cookies are crazy good. One of my favorites so rarely make them. Will send over recipe. The Peanut Butter Pretzel Truffles sound delish!

    Joanne – This is very true, much cheaper than Six Flags. She’s going as Strawberry Shortcake. I figure this is the last year that I can control the costume choice, and even now, barely so.

    Reply
  5. Ramona says

    September 27, 2010 at 9:42 am

    LOL… Up until I was in high school, I always wore shorts under my dresses.

    Cause I played football and soccer at break…..

    Reply
  6. Claire says

    September 27, 2010 at 10:47 am

    Looks like a fun, low key weekend! That picture of her having a fit is just pitiful…you can tell she is really trying to pull all the strings she has!!!

    Reply
  7. Sarah Caron says

    September 27, 2010 at 1:01 pm

    I’m droooling over the cookies. And I totally feel your pain on the getting dressed thing. Paige really likes … bright, patterned outfits. Read: Mismatched clothes all the time. SIgh.

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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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