#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

October 14, 2012 · Photos

WPIR - date night with my favorite boy
Man, what a whirlwind weekend. Madeline had a playdate on Friday night, so Nick and I took advantage of that and had some much-needed one-on-one time. After about an hour in, he looked at me and said, “I talk a lot, don’t I?” I laughed. He does. But I think he was pretty stoked that he had me all to himself. That one-on-one time is so important.

WPIR - Friday sunset

WPIR - early morning soccer
Saturday kicked off with two morning soccer games (35 degrees at 8:30 in the morning – brrr!), before we headed out of town.

WPIR - waiting her turn

WPIR - end of game handshake
I love the end-of-game handshakes, especially at the four-year-old level.

WPIR - pink for breast cancer awareness
Nick’s team is sporting pink arm bands for the month of October. I love that.

WPIR - just a little bible before bed-001
A little Bible reading before bed.

WPIR - the grid that is philadelphia-001
I think it is way easier driving in New York City than Philadelphia. The bicycle lanes and Do Not Enter streets drive me crazy.

WPIR - more murals

WPIR - mural
I love all the murals that downtown Philadelphia has, one more beautiful and more detailed than the next. This one spanned two entire sides of a bridge and was gorgeous. The picture doesn’t do it enough justice.

WPIR - my buddging photographer
I can’t tell you how much I love this.

WPIR - our saturday playground

WPIR - my saturday crew

WPIR - news 6 balloon

WPIR - my tree climbers

WPIR - downtown

WPIR - downtown philly

WPIR - chillin

WPIR - gardens

WPIR - joining in
This man in Philadelphia was so sweet. He made a point of letting Madeline beat his bongos, and made sure I got my picture.

WPIR - ben franklin bridge-001
Ben Franklin Bridge

WPIR - breakfast

WPIR - bridge murals

WPIR - bliss

WPIR - first timer
I seriously love to pump my own gas (so much quicker!), but unfortunately we’re not allowed to in New Jersey. When we stopped for gas in PA on the way home tonight, Nick asked if I would show him how to do it. And hello happy sun flare!

It was a very whirlwind type of weekend, and we could not have crammed in more than we did. Which means I have all sorts of reviews coming up for you in the coming weeks. CoCo Key! Philadelphia Zoo! The Liberty Bell! and more. But until then, this Mama needs some serious down time before our day begins tomorrow.

Hope you had an awesome weekend yourselves!

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  1. Patrizia says

    October 14, 2012 at 9:46 pm

    I forgot CoCo Key was down by Philly! I would have told you to go to The Pop Shop!

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  2. Stephanie says

    October 14, 2012 at 10:07 pm

    I can’t believe you can’t pump your own gas in NJ!

    Reply
    • Cate says

      October 15, 2012 at 9:35 pm

      Me neither!

      Reply
  3. Joanne says

    October 15, 2012 at 6:35 am

    I’ve actually never been to Philly but you’ve made me want to go! Can’t wait for all the reviews. :)
    Joanne recently posted..Recipe: Pumpkin Oatmeal Cinnamon Chip Cookies

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  4. paula says

    October 15, 2012 at 9:01 am

    Was that waterpark in a Philly hotel? I lived right in Philly for 10 years but it’s changed so much. I’m thrilled that they are building a new parking garage at the zoo- I love the Philly Zoo but hate the parking situation there. We might get season passes once the garage is built.

    I can only remember having someone pump my gas for me once in my life, on my honeymoon. There is still full-serve where my dad lives and it seems so weird to me when we stop for gas.

    FYI, you aren’t supposed to let anyone under the age of 16 pump gas in PA.
    paula recently posted..This blog is not dead. It’s just in a coma.

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    • Cate says

      October 15, 2012 at 9:35 pm

      It was 12 miles outside of Philly. I’m with you on the new parking garage – the parking situation definitely needs help! Thanks for the heads up on the age limit. I was right next to him, but got it for next time!

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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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