#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

November 6, 2011 · Photos

Madeline in Unicorn Costume
Madeline loved, loved, loved her unicorn costume (and a big thanks, again, to Pottery Barn Kids for hooking her up). It kept her warm, and was totally in keeping with her fun-loving free-spirited personality.

Art Time
“Mommy, I made you a picture, but my hands got a little messy.”

Trick-or-Treat

Sarah's Costume
This little girl used to live across the street from our old house, but we’re still in the same neighborhood. Now that she’s in Kindergarten, she rides the bus with Nick and has developed a little crush on him, which is super cute. Well, for me to watch. Maybe not so much for Nick.

Vampire and Unicorn
Terrible picture, but the only reasonable one I have of the kids. We didn’t get our annual picture on this specific rock on Friday night, so I’m making them dress up again tomorrow night so I can get it. We’ve done it for a bazillion years and I’m not missing one, darn it.

A Unicorn and a Princess Were Walking in the Neighborhood

On the Highway
The things you see on the highway sometimes… I was driving so I made poor Mystic rummage around for my camera.

Dry Field

Bye Bye Big Red
Saturday I said good-bye to my car. I didn’t cry, I swear, but I sure do miss that car. Tons of awesome memories in it.

Funnest Ketchup to Go Ever
Dairy Queen has the coolest ketchup packets ever.  Mystic grabbed extra for me, and then took over camera duty.

Lost Turkey
Love me some polka-dotted turkeys!

Sunday Sunset
And, of course, a good sunset.

Red Mango

Getting Assistance
Madeline is good at the damsel in distress role when Mystic’s youngest son is with us, and since he is the youngest in his family, he seems to like that there’s someone younger than him to dote on. Win win.

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  1. stephanie says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:32 am

    what kind of new car did you get???

    also, chik-fil-a has those ketchups too!! the best!!!!!!!

    Reply
    • Cate O'Malley says

      November 9, 2011 at 9:57 am

      Have yet to visit chik-fil-a EVER, but it’s totally on our list, and now seriously get a bump up knowing they have those ketchups – thanks for the heads up. New car = Explorer. A bit smaller than my old beast, but waaaay better on gas.

      Reply
  2. claire says

    November 7, 2011 at 12:58 am

    Looks like a fun weekend. Hope y’all have dug out from all the snow.

    Reply
  3. Joanne says

    November 7, 2011 at 1:43 am

    Haha Madeline’s going to have plenty of guys opening doors for her in the future…I just know it. And she makes for a cutie pie unicorn! Nick looks quite regal in his costume as well. Love the hair.

    Reply
  4. chris says

    November 7, 2011 at 8:14 am

    what did you replace the truck with? a white/off white winter coat for Madeline??? how long will that stay clean. LOLOLOL

    Reply
    • Cate O'Malley says

      November 9, 2011 at 9:58 am

      Totally thinking positively on the off-white coat. ;)

      Reply
  5. Sarah Caron says

    November 7, 2011 at 8:53 am

    LOVE, love, love the unicorn costume. I am going to have my kids dress up after school today since I totally forgot my camera on Saturday. Must have the annual Halloween photo … oh, and are you sure that’s a turkey? The zoo we go to has them, and I think it’s some kind of a peahen or pheasant.

    Reply
  6. Amber says

    November 7, 2011 at 10:36 pm

    That’s a guinea fowl. My parents keep them for fun on their ranch. They are great at eating bugs, especially wood ticks, but they sure are loud when they want to be! Now if only we had yogurt like that around rural MN- looks yummy!

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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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