“She lost herself, a little, in that darkness bu “She lost herself, a little, in that darkness but returned with stars beneath her skin.” Blake Auden
If I hang it, will it come? If only it was that ea If I hang it, will it come? If only it was that easy. Our area is in a serious drought with severe water restrictions and although I don’t love rainy days (my youngest does!), I don’t know that I’ve ever wanted it to rain as badly as I do now. I’ve wanted a rain catcher for YEARS, but it’s challenging to find the right design at the right price. Those things are 💰! Finally snagged this pretty one at 75% off a few weeks ago, and now I can’t wait to see it in action. Let’s go, Mother Nature, let’s gooooo!
A high school freshman and a college junior. I don A high school freshman and a college junior. I don’t even know how this happened, but here we are. I love watching their relationship evolve as they get older. When I told him I was going to her cheer showcase today, he asked if he could come right away. And afterwards, she offered to buy him lunch if he drove her to Panera. Don’t get me wrong, they bicker and yell shut up just like any other good sibling pair do, but they look out for each other and show up for each other too, and I love to see it. 🥰
Sometimes you get excited about a meal you’re ma Sometimes you get excited about a meal you’re making and it just falls flat. Not the meal, really, the experience. I used to make this recipe on the regular way back when I used to entertain a lot. It’s such a celebration of summer flavors with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil … you add hot pasta to that and mix with chopped up Brie and olive oil and dinner is done. Good stuff, flavorful and easy. I made it last night and the kids panned it. Can’t win them all, but don’t let that stop you from making it (swipe left for the recipe from Silver Palate cookbook).
To be honest, I didn’t love any of the doormats To be honest, I didn’t love any of the doormats at Hobby Lobby, but it was hard to resist the 75% off price tag. You can’t beat it for five bucks, and it turned out to be just the bit of extra sunshine I needed. Sometimes you don’t know what you need and it finds you anyway. 💛
Having Leo is like the newborn stage all over agai Having Leo is like the newborn stage all over again. He falls asleep on top of me and then I feel bad waking him up if I have to get up. 😂
My oldest is working today at a food truck festiva My oldest is working today at a food truck festival that a friend runs so we popped in for a quick visit to support both of them, and of course we can’t leave without the amazing Crab Poutine Fries from @angry_archies! The @justjerseyfest is on Main Street in Chester until 7 pm - stop by and strap a feed bag on! Bring a blanket and listen to the live music while you’re there - it’s perfect festival weather. ☀️
Happy Friday, friends, cheers to the weekend! See Happy Friday, friends, cheers to the weekend! See also: I was influenced by an IG ad and I’m ok with that. ✨
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Go: Jack Hanna’s Into the Wild Live Show

January 7, 2013 · Narrative

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As a parent, I feel a certain obligation to help feed my kids’ passions. So when I saw that Jack Hanna was bringing his live show to a local theater, I quickly looked up ticket availability.

I mean … animals? With my kids, particularly Madeline?

It’s a no-brainer.

Especially when it means I have the opportunity to introduce them to someone who followed their passion and made a career out of it.

That was a few months back. The tickets were a little pricey. And I hesitated.

For a good month.

Month and a half.

And then a Groupon for the very show I wanted to buy tickets for happened to pop up in my e-mail box.

It was as if they knew.

And then. Then there was no hesitation.

I didn’t tell the kids about the show beforehand. As we crossed the street to go to the theater yesterday, they asked again where we were going.

“Well, we’re going to meet a very famous zoo director, and he’s going to bring some of his favorite animals and tell you some stories about his travels and research.”

Ohmygosh.Animals?Mommy, really?Animals?I love animals.I want to work with animals when I grow up.And take care of them.And love them.And be with them.And help them.Oh my gosh, Mommy, I love you, I love you, I love you, this is the best day ever.Thank you so much!

So said a very breathless excited Madeline. And her reaction was the best ever. And how I wish I could better show you her excitement, other than stringing all the words together without proper punctuation. It was pure awesomeness.

And exactly why I knew we needed to go.

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Summer Bucket List 2012: Drive-In Movie

August 29, 2012 · Narrative


Summer Bucket List - movie in the park
We are nearing the end of our Summer Bucket List 2012, and this drive-in/outdoor movie was a fun one to cross off the list.

It was a perfect way to spend a Friday night during the summer with friends.

Free movie.

Picnic blanket with goodies from home and dinner from Panera.

A new and fun experience for the kids.

Check and check.

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“She lost herself, a little, in that darkness bu “She lost herself, a little, in that darkness but returned with stars beneath her skin.” Blake Auden
If I hang it, will it come? If only it was that ea If I hang it, will it come? If only it was that easy. Our area is in a serious drought with severe water restrictions and although I don’t love rainy days (my youngest does!), I don’t know that I’ve ever wanted it to rain as badly as I do now. I’ve wanted a rain catcher for YEARS, but it’s challenging to find the right design at the right price. Those things are 💰! Finally snagged this pretty one at 75% off a few weeks ago, and now I can’t wait to see it in action. Let’s go, Mother Nature, let’s gooooo!
A high school freshman and a college junior. I don A high school freshman and a college junior. I don’t even know how this happened, but here we are. I love watching their relationship evolve as they get older. When I told him I was going to her cheer showcase today, he asked if he could come right away. And afterwards, she offered to buy him lunch if he drove her to Panera. Don’t get me wrong, they bicker and yell shut up just like any other good sibling pair do, but they look out for each other and show up for each other too, and I love to see it. 🥰
Sometimes you get excited about a meal you’re ma Sometimes you get excited about a meal you’re making and it just falls flat. Not the meal, really, the experience. I used to make this recipe on the regular way back when I used to entertain a lot. It’s such a celebration of summer flavors with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil … you add hot pasta to that and mix with chopped up Brie and olive oil and dinner is done. Good stuff, flavorful and easy. I made it last night and the kids panned it. Can’t win them all, but don’t let that stop you from making it (swipe left for the recipe from Silver Palate cookbook).

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“She lost herself, a little, in that darkness bu “She lost herself, a little, in that darkness but returned with stars beneath her skin.” Blake Auden
If I hang it, will it come? If only it was that ea If I hang it, will it come? If only it was that easy. Our area is in a serious drought with severe water restrictions and although I don’t love rainy days (my youngest does!), I don’t know that I’ve ever wanted it to rain as badly as I do now. I’ve wanted a rain catcher for YEARS, but it’s challenging to find the right design at the right price. Those things are 💰! Finally snagged this pretty one at 75% off a few weeks ago, and now I can’t wait to see it in action. Let’s go, Mother Nature, let’s gooooo!
A high school freshman and a college junior. I don A high school freshman and a college junior. I don’t even know how this happened, but here we are. I love watching their relationship evolve as they get older. When I told him I was going to her cheer showcase today, he asked if he could come right away. And afterwards, she offered to buy him lunch if he drove her to Panera. Don’t get me wrong, they bicker and yell shut up just like any other good sibling pair do, but they look out for each other and show up for each other too, and I love to see it. 🥰
Sometimes you get excited about a meal you’re ma Sometimes you get excited about a meal you’re making and it just falls flat. Not the meal, really, the experience. I used to make this recipe on the regular way back when I used to entertain a lot. It’s such a celebration of summer flavors with ripe tomatoes and fresh basil … you add hot pasta to that and mix with chopped up Brie and olive oil and dinner is done. Good stuff, flavorful and easy. I made it last night and the kids panned it. Can’t win them all, but don’t let that stop you from making it (swipe left for the recipe from Silver Palate cookbook).
To be honest, I didn’t love any of the doormats To be honest, I didn’t love any of the doormats at Hobby Lobby, but it was hard to resist the 75% off price tag. You can’t beat it for five bucks, and it turned out to be just the bit of extra sunshine I needed. Sometimes you don’t know what you need and it finds you anyway. 💛
Having Leo is like the newborn stage all over agai Having Leo is like the newborn stage all over again. He falls asleep on top of me and then I feel bad waking him up if I have to get up. 😂
My oldest is working today at a food truck festiva My oldest is working today at a food truck festival that a friend runs so we popped in for a quick visit to support both of them, and of course we can’t leave without the amazing Crab Poutine Fries from @angry_archies! The @justjerseyfest is on Main Street in Chester until 7 pm - stop by and strap a feed bag on! Bring a blanket and listen to the live music while you’re there - it’s perfect festival weather. ☀️
Happy Friday, friends, cheers to the weekend! See Happy Friday, friends, cheers to the weekend! See also: I was influenced by an IG ad and I’m ok with that. ✨

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