Joined the fiesta over at Stew Leonard’s to celebrate Cinco de Mayo. We enjoyed burritos bowls, tacos, and nachos. There was even an option for hotdogs. They had great music playing and we topped our visit off with some soft serve ice cream. Read more »
What do you call Chewbacca when he gets chocolate in his fur? A chocolate chip Wookie! A little Star Wars humor for Star Wars Day! I am just over here chilling with Grogu, better known as Baby Yoda, drinking our Jedi milk and looking forward to the day I have a little one to enjoy Disney + with. In the meantime, I will Read more »
The surprises for my birthday never stopped. My sister and Jorell celebrated my birthday as the first celebration in their new home. I cannot tell you how honored I am. They decorated so adorably in their home for me. Look at those adorable dragons. I am obsessed!! I feel so special and so loved. I know I can’t wait to go Read more »
I am beyond grateful and so lucky to be surrounded by so many incredible loved ones. My Mom and sister truly spoiled me for my birthday. Check out my dining room! Can you believe the setup they created for me to celebrate my birthday? The pictures do not do it justice. I have just started getting into fantasy books so Read more »
World Book Day is a celebration of authors, illustrators and the importance of reading. There are over 100 countries celebrating World Book Day! According to researchers, children who love reading are not only good readers, but they tend to develop a broader vocabulary and understand other cultures easily. I attribute my love Read more »
Brushing up on my pediatric first aid skills. I’m so grateful my Mom and sister joined me. We all want to be as prepared as possible for when a little one joins our family. The class was full of helpful information and the instructor was hilarious. I’m hoping I never need to use any of the skills covered, but at least I Read more »
I go to the home show every year, but this year was extra special because my sister and Jorell have their new home. They needed fence vendors and pavers for their driveway and it is so exciting to see them tackling their first home improvement projects. I already love their home but they are putting their personal touch on it Read more »
Will the first woman on the moon be from Long Island? I sure hope so. Cheering on NASA Astronaut Jasmin Moghbeli. You go girl! The Cradle of Aviation Museum is always so much fun to visit. Imagine being surrounded by gigantic exhibits with planes! It’s so cool!! I can’t wait to bring a little one here. Actually, my Mom Read more »
My Mom, sister, and I signed up for a beginners ASL course together at our local community college. We love to learn new things and try new things together. The instructor is awesome and our classmates are wonderful people. There is a young woman in class who is learning sign language because her coworker is deaf and she Read more »
Soaking in a spectacular moment. Today’s solar eclipse is set to be the biggest astronomical event of the decade. I am so grateful I had an opportunity to safely view it. It was magic. I’ve been wishing on stars, but now I was able to wish on an entire eclipse to become a Mom. Read more »
Ahhhhh!!!!! I have really exciting news. I can now share that my little sister and her fiancé officially closed on their house. But here is the best part….it is the house directly behind mine! First order of business is to take down the fence to connect both of our yards. I am just so proud of her and this monumental Read more »
Just over here supporting our superstar, Kiki. The entire cast of Annie Jr. was amazing, but Kiki stole the show. She is so brave and talented. I loved being able to watch the performance and cheer them on. I can’t wait until I have a little one to come cheer on Kiki with me. Read more »
Looking forward to the year I get to make Easter memories with a little one. We kept some Easter traditions alive by dyeing some Easter eggs and enjoying a nice breakfast together. I’m the only one in my family who actually likes peeps. Of course, my sweet dog was left an Easter Basket by the Easter Bunny. How cute is Read more »
Another kindle reading challenge completed. I loved almost every book I read this challenge. I started with poetry (which is not something I usually read) and it was beautiful. I added a few poetry books to my to be read pile. One of my favorite books this challenge was The Bodyguard by Katherine Center. I can’t believe I Read more »
When did I get old enough that Sega, Nintendo 64, and the original PlayStation are considered retro? I visited a retro arcade exhibit where you were able to play all the games. I was playing Pac-Man and Asteroids and the Pinball machine. My sister kicked my butt in Smash Brothers and we both jumped up with excitement when Read more »
The Hicks Nurseries Annual Flower Show did not disappoint! This year’s theme was Celebrations Around the World with iconic global celebrations including Chinese New Year, Holi, Oktoberfest, 4th of July, and Day of the Dead. It was an explosion of color and landscape architecture. Of course, I was elated to see the Read more »
The face you make when your sister’s fiancé tells you he is dropping by with some surprise Crumbl Cookies for you! So excited a Crumbl Cookies opened nearby. They were delicious and it was such a sweet treat. I’m hoping it won’t be long until I have a little one who Jorell is spoiling with cookies instead Read more »
Whether it’s St. Patrick’s Day or not, everyone has a little luck o’ the Irish in them. I had a blast at the St. Patrick’s Day parade today. It is beautiful weather and even my dog was able to tag along. How cute are these fun headbands that my sister found us? I am so happy John Thiessen was the Grand Read more »
As sweet as 3.14159265359. I decided to celebrate Pi day with a delicious homemade pizza pie and a chocolate pudding pie (courtesy of my Mom). Seriously, no one makes a better chocolate pudding pie than my Mom. Can’t wait to make learning fun with a little one and to celebrate all the little things. Now I am off to Read more »
I was so excited to celebrate Kiki’s 13th birthday. I can’t believe she is already 13! Kiki is an amazingly talented singer and actress, she is bubbly, kind, smart, beautiful, a fellow Harry Potter fan, and a phenomenal little and big sister. My friends Cynthia and Miguel continue to do an incredible job raising her. Read more »
Beyond grateful for the incredible and inspiring women beside me, the amazing women before me, and I have so much hope for the future women to follow me. Who runs the world? Girls Read more »
Lazy Sunday morning over here. I was excited to find some new apple cinnamon pancake mix over at Stew Leonard’s that I had to try. Honestly, they were not my favorite and I think I’ll stick to the traditional buttermilk ones in the future, but at least I tried something new. I’m thinking today I will work on Read more »
I am taking an extra moment of mindfulness on this leap day to appreciate this spectacular sunset. I read today that some people set up time capsules to be opened on the next leap year. I thought that was neat so I’m making myself a tiny little time capsule. I’m placing my Bernadette Adopts flyer and pass along Read more »
Sweet treats for my sweet girl. My dog loves a car ride, but she seriously loves a car ride that ends with a location that she gets to explore as well. Mutts and Butts is the cutest little pet shop that invites all puppers to explore inside and pick out their own treats. You can see how excited she was to pick out some Read more »
I’m sad that the Lunar New Year celebrations are coming to an end, but I am excited to share my dragon crochet. I wanted to crochet something special for Lunar New Year and I think this dragon was the perfect choice. He compliments my Lunar New Year décor perfectly! I hope this new year brings the wisdom, strength, and Read more »
I don’t want to grow up, I’m a Toys ‘R’ Us kid! On my recent visit to the American Dream Mall, I was so excited to visit the Toys ‘R’ Us store. I have missed this store. I am so excited to roam the aisles and pick out toys for a little one!! Read more »
I love an opportunity to take a course to learn something new. My Mom, sister, and I have been taking advantage of a lot of the different financial seminars being offered by our local adult continuing education program. We have been learning about retirement, trusts, estates, and financial planning. I feel it is so important Read more »
The only thing that could make today sweeter is having a little love bug to call mine. Happy Valentine’s Day! Read more »
Touchdown! If given the choice between the puppy bowl and the super bowl, I would pick the puppy bowl every time. However, if I have a child with an interest in football, I will become the biggest football fan there is. For now, I’ll just enjoy the snacks and the halftime show. I had a ton of fun shopping in Stew Read more »
I love Lunar New Year! I love all the mythology and colors and celebrations. I love the lion dances and the twelve animal Chinese zodiacs. I especially love all the wishes for peace and prosperity in the year ahead and the time spent celebrating with family as well as honoring ancestors. The Lunar New Year is the oldest and Read more »
The Lion dance is a traditional Asian art form that originated in China and dates back 5000 years. So even though the costume may look like a dragon, it is actually a lion. Performers mimic a lion’s movements to tell a story and bring good luck and fortune to the audience. The Lion dance is an important ritual in Read more »
One of my favorite things to do during Lunar New Year is to read the horoscope for my zodiac sign for the upcoming year. According to myths, the twelve animals of the Chinese zodiac were selected through a race. They are not only used to represent years in China, but also believed to influence people’s personalities, Read more »
Punxsutawney Phil did not see his shadow so it looks like spring is on the way. Woohoo! Did you know groundhogs are related to squirrels? They are actually among the largest members of the squirrel family capable of weighing up to 15 pounds. Throwback to enjoying the beautiful tulip farm as I patiently wait for spring to Read more »
During our sister weekend in Philadelphia, my sister and I had the chance to explore The Academy of Natural Sciences of Drexel University. What a hidden gem in the city filled with so many incredible museums. I was not expecting it to be as large as it was and we were both exhausted by the time we completed the whole thing. Read more »
My sister and I had a little sister weekend adventure in Philadelphia. There is nothing like the bond of a sibling and I am so lucky to have the best sister on the planet. We did get some snowy weather and my sister joked that it was like driving through a snow globe that someone shook too hard. However, we enjoyed walking Read more »
Enjoying the beautiful snowy weather here in New York. My dog was made for the cold weather and she gets so excited to roll around and play in the snow. She is such a sweet cutie who is looking forward to having a little one to play with. We can’t wait to build snowmen together and run around in the backyard. I love Read more »
Always a blessing to spend some quality time with my Aunts, Uncle, and cousin. Grabbed a quick selfie after going out for a nice breakfast at the diner that was full of love and laughs. Of course, everyone wanted adoption updates. We are all eagerly awaiting the arrival of the newest member of our crew. I can’t imagine Read more »
Grab your dancing shoes for Dancing With The Stars Live!! Perfect tens across the board. It was such an enjoyable evening full of dancing in our seats and cheering! I don’t have a voice this morning. I was extra lucky because my sister gifted me with seats right up front, AKA the Alan Sweat Zone, and I wouldn’t have it Read more »
I had so much fun spending the day with my Mom, sister, and Kiki on an epic girls day outing. We played mini-golf, arcade games, went bowling, tried a virtual reality experience, and wrapped it all up with a fun dinner out! As it turns out, I definitely need some more practice when it comes to mini-golf. I loved admiring all Read more »
First Barnes & Noble trip of 2024! When you are preparing for bad weather, what better preparation could be made than stacking up your to be read pile? I am getting ready to fill in all the beautiful blank books on my 2024 reading log. I could spend all week perusing the shelves and selecting books. Words truly are their Read more »
In honor of the Epiphany, or Three Kings Day, I thought I would share my crochet Three Wise Men. Growing up, this was not a major celebration in my home, but we did always leave our Christmas decorations up until the Epiphany. I am looking forward to having a little one to create some new traditions with and making Three Read more »
Mission success. It has been a bit since I have had as much fun as I did at activate games. It is actually a good thing it is located in New Jersey so I won’t be tempted to head over every week. The staff was unbelievably cool and my company was even better. It is always a good time when I get to hang out with my Read more »
I know spending New Year’s Eve in Times Square watching the ball drop is a bucket list item for a lot of people, but not for me. I much prefer a fun night lounging inside in comfy clothes. Traditionally, my family plays board games and snacks on finger foods. We usually have some type of movie marathon playing in the Read more »
On our third try, we finally made it to the Magic of Lights show at Jones Beach. It was definitely worth the wait. It was not too crowded and the other cars were so excited to see my dog with her head out the window enjoying the lights. We enjoyed a Prehistoric Christmas with a bunch of dinosaurs, including my favorite, the Read more »
It’s kindle challenge time again! I just wrapped up the Year End Kindle Reading Challenge. My favorite bookmark this time around was best of 2023. I read Happy Place by Emily Henry. I was so excited it was available to borrow on my Libby app. It was a great read and I loved the ending. Book Lovers is still my favorite Emily Read more »
This was my first time participating in the mystery Advent calendar crochet along. How it works is a little piece of the pattern is released each day. So I had no idea what I was crocheting as I was crocheting it. As you can tell, I had no clue it was an elf seeing as I made him hot pink! I’m glad I kept going though Read more »
I baked some homemade chocolate chip and oatmeal cookies for Santa this afternoon and made sure I wrote him out my annual Christmas letter. I am so excited for his visit tonight! I even crocheted myself a little Christmas baby for some extra luck. Hoping there is a little Christmas magic this year and that all our dreams come Read more »
I couldn’t help myself. I did a quick run to Stew Leonard’s to get some last minute Christmas dinner supplies and needed to pose by the giant reindeer. I think reindeers are so cute. I know the reindeer need some rest to get ready to pull Santa’s sleigh. Can you believe tomorrow is Christmas Eve?! Read more »
One of my favorite things to do during the holiday season is to jump into the car, blast the Christmas music, and check out all the beautifully decorated homes. Between all the inflatables and dazzling light displays, it always makes for an exciting drive. I can never pick a favorite. I constantly wonder what a future little Read more »
Ever since I was little, my family has always had a real Christmas Tree. We would pile into the car with our dog and usually go over to the local fire department and let our dog pick out her favorite. I cannot tell you how much my siblings and I looked forward to tree shopping with our family dog. It was always so exciting to Read more »
Welp! I had plans for the Polar Express Train Ride. I was prepared with the matching pajamas and everything! But I needed to have my wisdom tooth pulled instead. The silver lining is that Cynthia and her family were able to take the tickets and enjoy the Polar Express. Now I am snuggled on the couch with some ice watching The Read more »
So grateful to all the volunteers at the USMC Toys for Tots toy drive at Veterans Memorial Park. It was an incredible group of people who were so appreciative and grateful for all the donations. Everyone at the toy drive truly exhibited the spirit of Christmas. It made me feel so good to be a part of it. There were other Read more »
Playing the role of Santa’s elves as we drop off all the presents for our families at FCA. We are praying for our little family and senior citizen and hope they not only have an incredible Christmas, but that they have an amazing 2024. Instead of buying gifts for each other, each year my family and I find different Read more »
I have visited Hicks Nurseries to see their animated Christmas story ever since I was a little girl. Each year it is different and I love that the Long Island Cares food bank collects food donations at the end of the walk through. Hicks Nurseries has a vast collection of beautifully decorated Christmas Trees and decorations. Read more »
I had such a blast celebrating Sara Rose’s 2nd birthday. Her parents did an incredible job on the party with the baby shark décor, birthday coloring sheet, birthday wall, and gorgeous cake. The highlight of the party was when her parents actually dressed up as Mommy Shark and Daddy Shark and danced to the infamous Baby Read more »
Unbelievable, breathtaking, astonishing, magical…there are not enough adjectives to describe how incredible Derek Hough’s Symphony of Dance was. We are all dance. I am still fanning myself over all the spicy numbers. Derek is amazing, Hayley is amazing, his entire troupe is amazing. The night was amazing. I cannot get Read more »
Kicking off the holiday season right with a trip to Christmas Land! We were lucky to beat the crowds to explore all the colorfully themed rooms. My favorite room was Elf School! I also loved seeing all the reindeer. I made sure to write out my Christmas wish for Santa. I’m hoping he will be able to help me out this Read more »
We don’t talk about Bruno, no, no, no! We don’t talk about Bruno… What a hit at the Disney on Ice show. The kids were ecstatic and out of their seats singing and dancing along. I love Disney on Ice! It is something I look forward to attending every year. I really wish I knew how to skate like that. It seems like Read more »
Beep Beep Boop Boop Jorell is officially board certified to operate the control room! Exactly what that means….I’m still not sure LOL. You would have to ask him or my sister. All I know is that it involves pushing buttons and answering phones and because of him we have lights on in the city. I had a lot of fun Read more »
I feel like there have been a lot of birthday posts lately, I can’t I believe all my favorite people are born within a few days of each other, but I love the chance to give a special shoutout to some of the most important people in my life. Some of the people who are so excited to have another little one in our lives to Read more »
Snuggled up on the couch in our turkey beanies and pajamas still stuffed from a delicious Thanksgiving dinner. We didn’t head out to any stores this year, but that doesn’t mean I don’t have my laptop with me. A crocheter needs some yarn deals after all. I am so grateful that my family and I are able to fulfill Read more »
On this day where we count our blessings, I would like to take a minute to give a special shoutout to my tribe. I am the luckiest girl in the world to have my Mom, Sister, Jorell, and dog by my side. Is this not the cutest picture? I love them all so much. They are so supportive in every way imaginable and are eagerly Read more »
My little sister turns 30!! Ahh! I can’t believe it. I know God was looking out for me when he blessed me with Genevieve as my sister. Genevieve is my favorite human and the other half of my soul. We have been confused as twins our entire lives and people think we are lying when we tell them we are not twins. Now it is Read more »
I celebrated National Adoption Day by attending an adoption mini conference. It’s always a privilege to educate myself on adoption and surround myself with other hopeful adoptive parents, and families that have already been blessed by adoption. It is a beautiful community where the kids can all grow up together and Read more »
It’s finally collection week for Operation Christmas Child!! I look forward to making our shoeboxes for underprivileged children each year. I am so grateful to spend time with my Mom and sister as we pack the boxes and think about the kids who will be opening them up. I’m lucky my sister is such a good packer because Read more »
Fun family night out! We grabbed last minute tickets to Masters of Illusion and I was wrapped up in the magic of the show. Nathan Phan had me laughing and mind blown whenever he stepped on stage. He has impressive sleight of hand and an incredible singing voice. His tricks were so fun and interactive. There were so many Read more »
This is an extra special post because I get to highlight my Mom! I am so excited to celebrate her birthday. Anything good in my life is because of my Mom. She is my best friend and the best human being on this planet. We have always been close and I know what a blessing that is. Everyone loves my Mom, but no one loves her Read more »
• Blast Running up that Hill- Check • Gather your party-Check • Break out the Christmas Lights-Check • Feed Dart Nougat- Check • Crochet a Demogorgon-Check • Bawl your eyes out over Bob and Eddie- Double Check • Remember you can’t spell America without Erica • Repeat Hope you are enjoying Read more »
There is something so surprising and magical about the circus. Once you step under that big top tent, all bets are off. I was lucky enough to enjoy the circus with my friend Cynthia and her family as well as my sister and Jorell. I can’t tell you how excited I was to hold baby Arabelle and watch her react to all the Read more »
¡Feliz Día de los Muertos! Día de los Muertos, or Day of the Dead, is a beautiful holiday celebrated on November 1st and 2nd. It is a day to celebrate the lives and memories of those who we love and have lost. I love Day of the Dead and the opportunity to celebrate and remember all of my loved ones that have passed on. I Read more »
Life is gourd whenever I am spending time with my sister and my friend Cynthia and her family. I had spooktacular night at the great Pumpkin Blaze winding along the path of all the spectacularly carved pumpkins. We saw the Statue of Liberty, firefighters, and a windmill. The displays were outstanding. My mind is blown by the Read more »
I am obsessed with Stew Leonard’s and this is one of the many reasons why. They set up this adorable little haunted walk through right outside their store in their pumpkin patch. It’s free to walk through and enjoy. I can’t tell you how much fun I had walking through with my Mom, sister, and even my dog! Read more »
One of my favorite things about Halloween is seeing all the cute little kids dressed in their costumes. Our friends Halloween party was the perfect place for that. We had ninjas, Peter Pan, Tinker Bell, the Sanderson sisters, Yoshi, Princess Peach, Binx the cat, the dalmatians, and let’s not forget about Santa and his Read more »
Pow! Pow! Pow! The Incredibles are here to take out the competition at Halloween Game Night! Who knew identifying candy bars out of their wrappers would be so tricky? I had an INCREDIBLE time with my Mom, sister, and Jorell and our new Team Blue teammates seated at our table. We had five rounds of games and my favorite was Read more »
I have the best memories of watching Halloweentown as a child with my brother and sister. Out of all the Disney Channel Original Movies, Halloweentown is easily one of our favorites. In honor of celebrating Halloweentown’s 25th anniversary, boy do I feel old, we made Jack-O’-Lantern stuffed peppers and cauldron Read more »
I had a spooktacular time participating in the Sweet or Spooky CAL. The creativity of everyone in the crochet community never ceases to amaze me. I had a lot of fun creating an original story for the creations. Head over to instagram @bernadetteadopts to hear it. I can’t wait to make up bedtime stories for a little one. Read more »
I love attending concerts! My sister and I often joke that sometimes it is like we are going on our own tour with the amount of concerts we attend, especially in the summer. Lee Brice is one of my favorite performers and I am so happy he comes to Long Island as frequently as he does. He jokes that it is like performing in a Read more »
Colin Mochrie and Brad Sherwood take over Long Island! Only in New York would an audience erupt into a debate over whether a bacon, egg, and cheese is better on a bagel or a Kaiser roll. I could not stop laughing. Can you tell I am a child of the Whose Line is it Anyway generation? I had such an enjoyable evening with my Mom Read more »
Amazing afternoon enjoying the Famous Food Festival! We spent some time meandering around all the different vendors and food stands. The enticing aromas of food from all corners of the world drawing us in. It was impossible to decide what treats we were ultimately going to settle on, but I think we made some very wise Read more »
The hilarious magic show by Magician Steve Weiner was one of the highlights of this past weekend’s Mill Neck Apple Festival. He kept us laughing and had magic tricks that had our jaws dropping. It was so much fun and so enjoyable to be in a mix of Hearing and Deaf individuals. As a hearing person, I understood Read more »
Let the fall festivities begin!! Fall is one of my favorite seasons and I am ecstatic to kick off the season with the Mill Neck Manor Apple Fest. I had the most incredible time! I cannot believe this was the first time I have ever attended, but it will undoubtedly be a new tradition. Mill Neck Manor is a school for the Deaf Read more »
After all the rain we have gotten, it was such a joy to get out and enjoy some sunshine. I attended a few local street fairs and my favorite part by far was hanging with my new favorite doctor. I don’t think I will ever get the knack of carnival games, but they sure are fun to play. Looking forward to having a little Read more »
It has been a rainy few days here in New York. However, if we didn’t have the rain we could never have the rainbows! As always, the picture does not do the stunning rainbow justice. Plus, my sweet little cutie loves a rainy day so she can be towel dried. Read more »
The kindle summer challenge has officially wrapped up. My favorite bookmark this challenge was Hispanic Heritage Month. I discovered my first Abby Jimenez book and it was not my last. I loved Part of Your World and quickly followed that up with Yours Truly. I love the town of Wakan and the mystical elements there. It is Read more »
I felt like I was being placed in a scene from Tangled with all the beautiful lanterns with sweet messages glowing in the water. Messages of hope and love. I pray everyone’s dreams come true. It was such a special night to be a part of. I was speechless staring at the spectacular sight. It was moving to hear some of the Read more »
Ruff! Ruff! Lots of tail wagging this morning from the pupper as she devoured some homemade dog treats. Wish making human treats was this easy! Read more »
I had a dino-mite time at the Dinosafari! I am just a girl who loves dinosaurs and I was excited to see the animatronic dinosaurs. No parasaurolophus spotted, but there was a pachycephalosaurus. Is there anything cuter than little kids running around pronouncing dinosaur names? My sister and I saw the dinosaurs in the Read more »
Have you ever gone to the store for one thing and came out like this? Went shopping for a flower pot (that was never actually purchased by the way) and came home with all of this. This is what happens when you go shopping with your sister. ;-) But look at how awesome this skeleton is! Homegoods is my kryptonite. It has Read more »
I much prefer reading a soft cover book. I love running my finger along the creased spine and folding down the pages of my favorite sections. My dream home would include a massive library with shelves up to the ceiling. That said, I’ve become a kindle girl. My kindle and the kindle app are my best friends. They are Read more »
This cute little apple rattle was made for my friend who is a teacher and recently had a baby. Plus, we all live in the Big Apple so it works all around. I was the type of kid who looked forward to going back to school. I know, major nerd alert, LOL. Sending good luck to all the kiddos heading back to school. May it be Read more »
Virtual magic night was a smashing success! The awesome kit was filled with interactive activities to participate in during the show. We dimmed the lights in the living room for ambiance and had a little magic party. I love magic tricks and am seriously mindblown whenever they are performed. The only thing that would have Read more »
My sister is the expert when it comes to wrapping gifts and putting baskets together. She kindly helped me wrap up this care package for our cousin who broke his foot. And by help, I mean she completely did it on her own, but let me take the picture with the gift. Haha! She also created this birthday present for a friends Read more »
Birthday season continues with a special shout-out to Jorell. My sister and I joke that Jorell is the third wheel even though he is engaged to my sister. Haha! My sister made an incredible ice cream sandwich birthday cake that I cannot wait to eat again!! We tried a viral French onion pasta for dinner and it was delish. Read more »
I’ve spent the last five weeks working on this Tea Party CAL (crochet-along). I love being a part of the crochet community where everyone is so creative and talented. I’ve had so much fun seeing how everyone interprets the patterns slightly differently and how amazing they have all come out. Plus, we are from all across Read more »
Fun night playing Barbie Bingo! I was there with all my beautiful ladies: my Mom, Genevieve (my sister), and Cynthia & Kiki (my friends). The only Ken allowed was Cynthia’s 6 month old son, Mikey. Check out his head of hair! We had a blast!!! Plus, Cynthia won a round of bingo that led to a rock, paper, scissors Read more »
Every year we say we are only going to pack a few boxes and then every year we go overboard. My Mom, sister, and I love packing up the shoeboxes full of goodies and necessities to be sent over to children in impoverished nations. So while the drive won’t be held until November, we like to go shopping now while the Read more »
I had such a wonderful time celebrating my Godmother’s 70th Birthday! I think we are starting a new trend, parties that start at 7am. ;-) Can you tell I come from a family of early birds? Lol. I have to say, I truly enjoyed the early start. I love spending time with my extended family and I especially enjoy my Mom Read more »
When you skip your rebellious phase and go straight to old lady hobbies. My sister repotted all her plants and I sat with my yarn crocheting my latest creation. It was some serious quality time together. Genevieve and I may have old lady hobbies, but we will never outgrow our love of teen television shows. :-D Read more »
What is cheese without a cracker? Crackalackin! I had such a blast learning how to make fresh mozzarella and burrata cheese with my Mom and my sister. My sister has been replicating the crostini recipe we learned and all I can say is… delish! We also made some decadent chocolate truffles with a touch of sea salt. I Read more »
I will never ever tire of being serenaded by The Four Tops and The Temptations. Apologies for such poor picture quality. I was far too busy dancing. My all-time favorite song is Bernadette by the Four Tops and it is such a privilege to hear them sing it live. I swear they are singing it just to me. My Mom and I were out of Read more »
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