#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 {Instagram Version}

July 15, 2012 · Narrative

I fell in love with Instagram sometime last year.  I loved it from afar though, as it wasn’t on my phone (BlackBerry).  Those awesome Instagram filters, giving photos a unique feel to them.  Love.  A few weeks ago, my brother-in-law gave me his old iPhone, so I now have an Instagram account of my very own (you can follow me here).  Smitten for sure.  This weekend, something new … this Weekend Photos in Review is an all-Instagram version.

WPIR - used books galore

WPIR - tough princess

WPIR - swimming lessons

WPIR - sunny sky

WPIR - sleeping sadie

WPIR - sleeping baby

WPIR - sinfully sweet

WPIR - setting sun

WPIR - sending fun mail
{sending fun mail}

WPIR - saturday run
3 miles Saturday. 3.3 miles Sunday.

WPIR - sacreligious
This just seems so wrong to me.

WPIR - palate expander installation
Nick had a palate expander put in on Friday. It’s going to be a long couple of days as he adjusts to it.

WPIR - new smut
Suggested as better smut than 50 Shades of Grey.

WPIR - necessities

WPIR - my favorite
New packaging for Panera’s BBQ Chopped Chicken Salad.

WPIR - more sunshine

WPIR - me and eloise

WPIR - mac and cheese
Soft food for the kid with the palate expander.

WPIR - lunch time

WPIR - luke

WPIR - little swimmer

WPIR - jackson

WPIR - falafel

WPIR - dq

WPIR - double trouble
Waiting for their grandmother to light and blow out the candles on her birthday cake.

WPIR - crazy girls

WPIR - buffalo chicken dip
Buffalo Chicken Dip (see recipe here). More soft food, by request this time, for the kid with the palate expander.

WPIR - bday celebrations

WPIR - after run
Me after a run in 90 degree heat. Just doing my part as a Red Faced Runner.  If you’re interested in joining the movement, be sure to check out their new web site.  Yours truly (and my red face!) even made the site’s header.  There is true power (and inspiration) in numbers.

WPIR - new wall hanging

WPIR - guitar-001
She has been obsessed with musical instruments for the past year now.  Cutest little guitar player I know.

WPIR - fresh basil
Love the summertime fresh basil. Tonight, it made its way into bruschetta. Later this week, into pesto.

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Comments

  1. Susan J says

    July 15, 2012 at 10:38 pm

    Oh but those Berry Burst Oreos are so yummy! Seriously good!

    Reply
  2. Claire says

    July 16, 2012 at 12:24 am

    Looks like a fun weekend! Just wanted to tell you that I made a Princess Castle RAINBOW cake this weekend! Was so excited how it turned out…hope to have a blog up soon about it. Yay for the first rainbow cake. :-)
    Claire recently posted..Slip and Slide and Rolo Bars

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    • Cate O'Malley says

      July 16, 2012 at 11:25 am

      Can’t wait to see the pictures!
      Cate O’Malley recently posted..Weekend Photos in Review {Instagram Version}

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  3. Joanne says

    July 16, 2012 at 6:34 am

    Well I now I know what book I’m going to be bringing with me on vacation in two weeks! Time to Amazon it.

    AWESOME job on your mileage this weekend!!

    My brother had a palate expander…if Nick wants to hear from someone who has lived through it I can have my brother call or shoot you a comforting email for him!
    Joanne recently posted..Recipe: Raspberry Swirl Cheesecake Cupcakes

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    • Cate O'Malley says

      July 16, 2012 at 11:25 am

      Comforting e-mails always welcome!
      Cate O’Malley recently posted..Weekend Photos in Review {Instagram Version}

      Reply
  4. Ramona says

    July 16, 2012 at 9:40 am

    that dip looks so good and cheesy

    Reply
  5. Suzi says

    July 16, 2012 at 4:09 pm

    awww…Hang in there Nick…poor kid!

    Reply
  6. Tyanne says

    July 16, 2012 at 5:39 pm

    Poor Nick, my son had to have a Herbst appliance and it was hard on him, too. I hope Nick adjusts quickly!!

    PS- What is that extremely delicious looking brownie thing?? Recipe, please?

    Reply
  7. Sarah says

    July 16, 2012 at 6:05 pm

    I want instagram so bad! I have a blackberry too and can’t get an upgrade till November! I’ll be smitten too then! Your pictures are great!

    Enjoy taking pictures, don’t forget to post them!

    Love your newest follower,

    Sarah
    XxX
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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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