#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

March 20, 2011 · Photos

What an amazingly glorious weekend!  Date night with Nick on Friday night, time with girlfriends, foodie field trips, super productivity around the house and many, many meals eaten outside.  Spring is officially here and we couldn’t be more pleased. In the interest of not being one of those dreaded bloggers or facebookers who write about perfect, rosy lives, this weekend also had six kids in my house for six hours on Friday (ack!) including a seven year old who had an accident here and a serious discussion about a note written from a pint-size guest with inappropriate words.  And I think I only yelled at my kids twice.  We’re all about the balance here, folks.  On with the pictures!

DecompressingProject 365
March 18, 2011, Photo #75

Love the Splatter

Symphony Brownies

MeLoving my new sunglassses! I’ve been looking for an aviator/cop style for the past year, but couldn’t find the perfect one. Luckily Nick and I had a bit of a wait for our table on Friday night, which was just enough time to peek into Loft and score these beauties.

Field Trip

Oui Oui

Disturbed that People Need to Be Told This

Marinated Artichokes

IKEA

Cinnamon RollsNick and The Ex are fans of IKEA‘s cinnamon rolls. I swear that store must pipe in the fresh-baked scent near the registers. I would be remiss if I didn’t pick up a few for them as we left.

Texting

Inside

My BurgerI haven’t had red meat in weeks, though not by design, and was dying for a burger. The more toppings, the better.

In LoveAnd the messier, the better. Just not happy unless it is dripping through my fingers.

Concentration

Sushi Nirvana

Restaurant WeirdosMy little weirdos. They provided quite a bit of entertainment at dinner last night, both for us and the other diners.

Posers

Super MoonProject 365
March 19, 2011, Photo #76

Last night, after dinner, we went out to take pictures of the moon, and I’m so glad we did. What an amazing surface it had and it was so cool that we could see it so well. It was a “super moon,” and this is the closest it was expected to be to the earth this year. The way it lit up the sky, and the waters in our lake community was quite thrilling, and I’m glad we went on the adventure to check it out and get some shots.

Horse at Playground

Enjoying the Fresh Air

Nick

Maddie

Wild Mushroom Pizzette

Picnics

Buffalo Blasters

Downtime

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  1. Joanne says

    March 21, 2011 at 6:17 am

    Well with six kids at your house at once you knew ONE of them was going to have an accident – Murphy’s law and all that :P

    Sounds like a great weekend nonetheless…brownies, burgers, good quality time with the kids…SPRING. Sigh. Love it!

    Reply
  2. Ramona says

    March 21, 2011 at 10:55 am

    LOL…my ex ran the duct work for the Sam’s Club in North Jackson. That’s exactly what they did. The duct from the baker/deli ran straight to the front walk in area….

    great looking sushi!

    Reply
  3. Meg says

    March 21, 2011 at 3:51 pm

    Oh, you’re so right about IKEA. I haven’t been there in years but can conjure that heavenly aroma in a second.

    Looks like a fun weekend — and now I’m coveting a burger, too!

    Reply
  4. Sarah Caron says

    March 21, 2011 at 3:57 pm

    Looks like a fun weekend! Will and Paige were checking out the pics of Nicholas and Madeline, and talking about our picnic last summer. So much fun, it was.

    Reply
  5. Casey says

    March 21, 2011 at 11:02 pm

    Love your new glasses, too! Very cute on you.

    Reply
  6. Lauren says

    March 22, 2011 at 11:02 am

    I LOVE Fairway — especially the ones outside of the city. I seriously could spend hours in their (and have!). It feels like they have everything… finding new products brings me such joy.

    Reply

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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. 💛

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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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