Thursday, May 26, 2016

HAZEL'S TURN

Hazel's 2nd Birthday
hazel on her 2nd birthday
maplewood, nj

Wednesday, May 25, 2016

THE VIEW FROM 34

This is 34
this year on my birthday i decided to treat myself.

i dropped hazel off at daycare, went on a quick run around the park then headed straight to the beach to relax in the sand by myself. i followed that up with an ice cream cone on the boardwalk and a pedi and BOOM - pretty much the best, most relaxing birthday i've had in a while.

looking good 34. real good.

Sunday, May 22, 2016

BIRTHDAY BBQ FOR TWO

Burbs Birthday BBQ

Burbs Birthday BBQ

Burbs Birthday BBQ

Burbs Birthday BBQ

Burbs Birthday BBQ

Burbs Birthday BBQ

Burbs Birthday BBQ
we had a little birthday BBQ for me and hazel this weekend. it was a great excuse to get together and kick off summer in the backyard. and eat tons of food, naturally.

maplewood, nj
may 2016

Thursday, May 19, 2016

ZOO DAY WITH BUDS

Zoo Day with Buds

Zoo Day with Buds

Zoo Day with Buds

Zoo Day with Buds

Zoo Day with Buds

Zoo Day with Buds

Zoo Day with Buds

Zoo Day with Buds
turtleback zoo
may 2016

Monday, May 16, 2016

CRAFT CORNER

craftiness
our craft space makes me super happy
maplewood, nj

Friday, May 13, 2016

FIX 'ER UPPER

Weekend Projects
there's always something to do around the house
maplewood, nj

Monday, May 9, 2016

YOU KNOW I LOVE PETTING ZOO'S, RIGHT?

a couple weeks ago i got really into researching the possibility of renting baby bunnies and goats in our backyard. so when chris asked what i wanted to do for mother's day, naturally i said i wanted to go to a petting zoo.

it's a win-win. not only is hugging baby goats my go-to happy place, but it turns out toddlers love little animals too.
Mother's Day 2016

Mother's Day 2016

Mother's Day 2016

Mother's Day 2016

Mother's Day 2016

Mother's Day 2016

Mother's Day 2016

Mother's Day 2016
green meadows farm
hazlet, nj

Sunday, May 8, 2016

MY SECOND MOTHER'S DAY

Mother's Day 2016
hazel and chris sure did a great job today of making me feel like a super special mama. flowers, beautiful agate bookends and a home cooked brunch in pajamas was the perfect way to start my day.

Friday, May 6, 2016

I LIKE TO BE, UNDER THE SEA

one cold and dreary day in march while chris's mom was visiting, we finally got the opportunity to take hazel to the SeaGlass Carousel in battery park. i've had my eye on this place for awhile but we never had a good time to go.

i'd love to go again in the evening when the lights are reflecting inside so it really feels like you're in a fishbowl. coolest carousel i've been to.
Seaglass Carousel

Seaglass Carousel

Seaglass Carousel

Seaglass Carousel

Seaglass Carousel
new york, ny
march 2016

Wednesday, May 4, 2016

ALOHA, LA HANAU

Hawaiian shirt cake

Hawaiian shirt cake
it's also been a minute since i've made a friend a birthday cake. but now that we're in the burbs with new buddies who aren't used to this whole crazy cake thing it's fun again.

sean's wife, hollie, came up with the idea of this cake inspired by his growing collection of vintage hawaiian shirts. oh yeah, and the inside was tie-dyed. it was a win. 

Tuesday, May 3, 2016

MAY HAPPENED

warm weather
whoops. dropped off there a bit again. but while i was away my favorite thing happened. May.

it's my favorite month - the sun finally comes out (shared equally with rainy moments, but that's okay), the air smells like freshly cut grass, grills fire up again, and we spend hours and hours outside. top it off with me and hazel's birthday and what more can you ask for in a month?