Archives for December 2009

TJ’s: Milk Chocolate Hazelnut Delights

Mmmmmm delectable! These little treats (comparable to Ferrero Rocher chocolates) are so good you just want to keep eating and eating them. I fortunately stopped myself after one, partly because I am self disciplined like that, but more so because they aren’t mine– they’re Lauren’s. Don’t think it would go over too well if I ate the whole box on her. I do plan on stopping at TJ’s tomorrow and picking up my own stash! Whoo! I’ll pick some up for the potluck too!
On another note I guess I’ll admit the squirrel on the box is semi-cute… even though squirrels in general are disgusting and equal to vermin (in my humble opinion). But not to worry, this one is only a cartoon. So go ahead, buy a box and enjoy! They are so hazel-nutty and delicious you will be glad you did. Think roasted hazelnuts and hot chocolate. Mmm!

O Christmas Tree.

So here it is! Our beauteous Christmas tree!! We put the decorations on last week and it was such a glorious time. Last year Meg and I brought back a lot of our childhood ornaments from 110 York Rd., so this year we had a fun time putting up all the oldies on the tree (the ballet and skating ornaments are my favorite!).

And don’t you just love this holiday pillow Lauren’s parents gave us for our apartment for Christmas? They also bought us 2 bright red pillow covers and now our living room is all set and ready for our holiday potluck on Thursday night!!

little people that I love.

Had a visit with my Isabel and my favorite little monkey this weekend! BOY are they getting big!! As some of you may remember, a few years ago I started nannying for Isabel when she was only 16 months old! (She is such a sweet pea. LOVE HER to pieces.) 2 months later, her little brother Alistair was born and it’s been true love ever since. They are the happiest kids on the block and it’s so fun to be able to watch them grow up. Last May Alistair was baptized and I am now a proud Godmother!! It’s so special and now I feel like I’ll always have a special bond with him. I’ll never forget how little Alistair was the day he came home from the hospital…the teeniest, most precious little thing!

Aaaanyways, I went over to Charlestown on Saturday to hang out and give them their Christmas/birthday presents. They were so excited it wasn’t even funny. Don’t you just wish you were a little kid again sometimes? The pure joy and excitement from a gift of a flashlight. Imagine!

Check out Alistair’s excitement!

Isabel… 51/2 years old now!

And I absolutely have to add these pics I found while looking through my old snapfish albums… some of the kids (and Lamby too of course) when I first knew them, back in 2005-2006. Oh the memories! It doesn’t get much cuter than this….

Holiday Wish List

Here’s a wish list of some things I am wishing for this year….


Blogging for Bliss is a fun book all about blogging. It gives you neat ideas on how to craft your blog to be just the way you want it…. looks great!!





The Horn Book Magazine has up to date articles and reviews on all the best children’s literature… great for an aspiring reading specialist like me!




These Wicked Good Moccasins from l.l.bean just look SO COZY!!! I need a new pair anyways since the pair I’ve been wearing are the black and pink Guinness slippers Erin and Edith brought back to me from their trip to Ireland…. 5 years ago.



Love this Merino Trapper Hat from j.crew!! It will perfectly fit over my ears keeping them nice and warm. Plus, the gray will look great with all of my winter coats!




And the gift card never fails to please…. here are my favorite stores!!

Those are just a few things I’ve come up with so far….
happy shopping ;)