Things that were good this week

 * getting together with the Hildens. (We see them almost every weekend so when we go three weeks without getting together it makes our worlds a little off kilter. Fear not, all is right with the world again. Whew)

* the start, and almost finish, of a long overdue sewing project. (pictures to come)

* an evening cooling off with friends at a pool/splash pad

* a kitchen table. finally!

* a letter from my NY bestie.

* Michaels, Target, and Starbucks with my mum.

* two visits to a friends house with kiddie pool. (it's been HOT)

* new library books

* The People's Roast. Iced. YUM



I thought I would leave you with a baby bump picture. I am approaching 31 weeks now but this photo is from week 29.

things that were good

..in the last week

* Burger Jones with the Mohrs

* haircut that I love

* an unexpected day off to spend with Charles

* photo booth

* Isles bakery

* espresso shots + chai = homemade dirty chai

* Weaver&Hilden day of fun

* stuffed mushrooms

* 3mile walk/run with friend in January!

things that were good.. weekend edition

This past weekend Chris was in New York/Philadelphia for a CSM board meeting. Of course, I wanted to go too- not so much to Philly, but to Brooklyn. Maybe next time. Charles and I spent the long weekend together and had some fun. I took Friday off since it was MEA and there was no school so no daycare. While I did wish we could have been in Brooklyn too, I was happy to have some time with my favorite two year old. :)


* A day off

* Mommy and Charles time!

* Getting my phone replaced for free (I love you apple store)

* Indoor play area at the mall (Charles LOVED this)

* Dirty Chai (I am always thankful for this one)

* stuffed peppers with Nana and Papa

* face time with daddy

* A letter in the mail from a friend

* Spending the day with the Dee's !!!

* Sabastian Joes

* The sculpture gardens

* sliders

* meeting new people

* watching my little boy learn new things

* bedtime stories

Things that were good, this weekend

* two hours of over time

* The Office

* Bakerella book signing

* Dirty Chai

* Sur la Table

* Cookie cutters

* Cupcakes, and the start of a quest

* Time with our dear friends Dave and Jessica. And Olive :)

* The Youngs

* Beautiful weather

It's almost time..

..to say 'goodbye'




We have been busy packing boxes, throwing things out, and spending a little more time with our friends before we leave. Things that have been good?...

* A trip to Queens for Columbian food with Ralphy and Sharon.

* Taking a breather from the packing and going to the beach for the day with my two favorite guys/Charles first time at the ocean!


* Finding $10.00 in an old pair of jeans before throwing them out

* A cooking lesson with Gloria (red beans and rice + her famous soup)

* Past episodes of The Office- never fails to make me laugh out loud

* Corner Burger with Ashley

* Answers to prayer

* Talks with my husband of the future and God's GOOD plans for us

* Celebrating Chris' birthday with friends, food, and cheesecake


* Tea Lounge date with Lindsay


* All church picnic


* Dinner, fellowship, and views with people who mean so much to us



Chris is driving the truck out with a friend and leaving Monday morning. Charles and I will be flying in on Tuesday. Please keep us in your prayers as we travel.

Things that were good last week.. in pictures

* Getting together with old friends, especially those who live in Norway!!!


* A jump-house at a birthday party!


*Painting in the backyard


*Worship music being played on the platform while waiting for a train
*Breakfast at Cafeteria with JR
* Fireworks at Coney Island


* Peaches!
* Helene on Piano
* An impromptu frozen yogurt date with Ashley


*A job offer for Chris!!!
 

*Giving a bible to a little girl at church who was so excited to learn how to look up the memory verse she asked if she could keep it. Praise Jesus!


*Charles participating in his first VBS/BUMP


*Margaret and Anthony here
 

things that were good last week

* Edy's Dulce De Leche ice cream

* recuperating

* getting all the paperwork done

* a promotion

* talking with a good friend

* Ikea

* Pharmacist giving me the Duane Reade discount.

* encouraging words

* fitting into old jeans

Things that were good last week

* kiddie pools

* mangos

* a new work schedule for Chris

* dinners as a family

* our friends becoming parents..

* Baby Samuel!

* Mr. Softee

* backyard BBQ

* S'mores

* hot pink toenails

Things that were good last week

* two interpreting jobs

* the start of a new journey (with a friend)

* Prospect Park

* chalk on the sidewalk

* thanking God for the birth of a sister, even though we are far apart

* a healthy son home from the hospital

* a new recipe/meal

* trying new things : El Viejo Yayo

* little steps of success

* splashing in fountains

* views from Lower Manhattan

* the three of us

* an invitation

Things that were good last week

* Walks with Charles

* Buying seeds and bulbs to plant

* New black flats for work

* Girl time

* An all day job

* Packages in the mail from Etsy

* The beginning of a new project 

* The start of a new book

* Chai, chai, and more chai

* Caramel apple pull-aparts

* A baby shower for good friends

* The Brooklyn Botanical Garden

A Good Monday(Thing that were good yesterday)

* Beautiful Weather!

* A morning run.. outside!

* Reading and sipping iced chai on the back porch

* Taking the sun

* Getting through both the bank and the post office quickly

* Walking with my boy

* Stoop sitting with Sharon and our kiddos

* Raking the front yard, ie: patch of grass

* Steak, tomato and avocado salad


and a few from the weekend...

* Delicious and easy homemade applesauce

* Pancake breakfast at church

* A group from Canada staying/working at our church

* Charles signing 'I Love You'

* Skype

* Hailey home from the hospital

* Time to paint and be creative

Things that were good this week

* naps

* Free admission and an afternoon at the Brooklyn Children's Museum

* toast with butter and cinnamon

* a job cancelled at the last minute which meant I still got paid

* Crumbs Bakery cupcake from a friend

* Ikea with Lindsay

* hearts

* free fabric (a perk of working at the Fashion Institute of Technology)

* Two issues of Martha Stewart Living

* Charles' little hands signing 'butterfly' and 'moose'

*A new appreciation, ok love, for buffalo sauce thanks to Atomic Wings

Things That Were Good This Week

* A semester that started which means work for me

* A husband that brought home food last night so I didn't have to make anything

* Chipotle (see above)

* Finishing my 'Woodland Collection'.

* Skype, ichat, & webcams that allowed me to SEE and talk with two of my dearest friends

* More than one item of exciting news (BLJ!!)

* Bible study that started up again

* Macaroni with homemade cheese sauce

Things That Were Good This Week

1. Finishing the Mother's Room revamp at church

2. Hearing Charles say 'octopus' (ah-da-bus), 'crab' (ab), 'turtle' (tu-toh), 'whale' (way-ya), and 'building' (bee-da) - as well as signing 'whale' and 'building'

3. Keeping up with washing the dishes.. at least until Friday

4. Getting AMAZING deals on clothing for Charles. We're talking five shirts for $1.25 each and three hoodies for $1.75 each, plus some other things too, at Target.

5. Spending a lot of time with my dear friend Sharon

6. Strawberry ice cream

7. A trip to CT muffin for a Raspberry Chai

8. Finding a parking spot right in front of the house of three different occasions

9. Spending four hours alone in prayer

10. Beginning to use my sewing machine :)

11. Time to read

Things That Were Good Today....

* Spending time with God this morning.

* Receiving a box from Aveda in the mail with my shampoo and conditioner inside.

* Finishing season two of Gilmore Girls. 

* Nice weather outside so I could have the windows open instead of the AC on. 

* A visit from a friend.

* Organizing the stuff under our bathroom sink. (done from a sitting position)

* Eating Mint Oreo Cookies (thank you Margaret and Mom)