#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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Today I turned 42. Here’s how we celebrated…

July 31, 2012 · Narrative

birthday treats
Homemade birthday treats from a co-worker.

card from madeline
Card from Madeline, complete with cut-out hearts.

mid-afternoon birthday snacks
Mid-afternoon birthday treats at the office.

card from nick

birthday lunch at panera
Lunch out with my Mom and Madeline.

birthday dinner
I was craving steak and even though Madeline offered to kindly cook my dinner, I opted for going out.

on the rocks

birthday sun flare
Perfect sun flare as we were leaving the restaurant.

crazies
Documenting the sunset. And her brother. Love this one.

Nick up close and personal-001
And this was the result of her work. Pretty awesome shot.

love this
Nick capturing the sunset. Love this one too.

slipping sun
My turn to document the setting sun.

beautiful

going, going...

birthday dessert

aftermath

indeed

Tomorrow? A new recipe!
Thursday? All about Nick as he reaches the double digits.
Friday? A kid-friendly place to visit.

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Comments

  1. Sarah Caron says

    July 31, 2012 at 9:59 pm

    Happy birthday, again! Looks like a great day.
    Sarah Caron recently posted..Tangy Cranberry Almond Coleslaw

    Reply
  2. Betsy says

    July 31, 2012 at 10:55 pm

    I think there is a typo in your post. 42 — you must mean 32.

    Happy birthday!

    Reply
    • Cate O'Malley says

      August 1, 2012 at 8:08 am

      Haha, no, but thank you! 42 it is!
      Cate O’Malley recently posted..Today I turned 42. Here’s how we celebrated…

      Reply
  3. Stacie says

    August 1, 2012 at 12:18 am

    Happy Birthday, Kate! Looks like a wonderful day!
    Stacie recently posted..WW: me, my boys and lots of rocks!

    Reply
  4. Stacie says

    August 1, 2012 at 12:32 am

    Oops, sorry, I meant to say Cate, not Kate…Happy day!
    Stacie recently posted..WW: me, my boys and lots of rocks!

    Reply
  5. Rosa says

    August 1, 2012 at 4:52 am

    Happy Birthday!

    A lovely way of celebrating.

    Cheers

    Rosa

    Reply
  6. Terri says

    August 1, 2012 at 8:26 am

    Happy Birthday Cate!

    Reply
  7. Ramona says

    August 1, 2012 at 9:33 am

    And it does look like you got treated well for your b’day.

    Happy late b’day to you.

    Reply
  8. Paula Ann says

    August 1, 2012 at 12:37 pm

    Happy Birthday, Cate! Oh, to be 42 again! The older I get, the younger it sounds. ;) The photos are great. I really liked the last one. I love it when a company uses correct grammar. I guess I’m just picky, but the misuse of “good” and “well” drives me crazy.

    Reply
  9. Vickie R. says

    August 2, 2012 at 12:45 pm

    Happy Belated Birthday Cate! I’ve been following your blog for awhile and enjoy it very much! what beautiful kids you have!

    Reply
  10. Madeline says

    August 2, 2012 at 7:06 pm

    Happy, Happy, Happy Birthday!!
    Madeline recently posted..Rachael Ray Chats with Jay Leno on The Tonight Show

    Reply
  11. Michelle says

    August 3, 2012 at 8:40 pm

    Happy birthday Cate! Looks like you had a fantastic day :)

    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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