march happenings!

March 16, 2012

Just a few notes before I start my weekend! It’s been a busy week over here and I’m happy to report, a good one! Before I head out of the blogosphere for the weekend I just thought I’d jot down a few recent happenings. For the memory books, and all.

1. First, and most exciting! My best friend Bailey had her baby!!!!

Baby Luke was born March 14, 2012!!

I basically cried ginormous happy tears when I saw the pictures she sent of the little guy. The real killer for me was the one of her and him right after she had given birth.

My friend! A MOM!

It’s still pretty surreal to me. And the happiest of happys EVER.

 

2. Last night a few other Boston Bloggers and I had a blogger date at the museum.

LOOOOVED it. The company was the best part, and the museum was pretty good too. Interesting, and a little strange at times, but good. Although we were all in agreement that it’s best to go when it’s free. Thursday nights, people!

I have more pictures to share, but that’s coming next week.

 

3. WHY am I just finding out about Marcel the Shell with Shoes On just now?

This basically completes my life. It’s the funniest thing I have seen in a long time and I’d be lying if I said I watched it less than 10 times last night before I turned out the light. It was close to midnight and I should have been sleeping, but it’s just TOO GOOD.

If you know it, why did you keep it a secret from me for so long? (a THOUSAND thank yous for being the one to finally open my eyes to Marcel, Melanie. What a shell. I owe you the world.)

And if you don’t know about this yet, you’re in for a REAL treat. It’s GOLD!

(I’d highly recommend Part 2 also. Guess why I smile a lot? Uhh, cause it’s worth it.)

 

4. And lastly, St. Patrick’s DAY is here!

This weekend I will be pretending I’m in college again. Rooftop parties and Southie parades are in my future.

And those ladies above?

I swear they’re not as crazy as they look.

Actually, they might be. But that’s the reason we’re friends.

Those are my homies from college, two of the best people I know, and my favorite way to celebrate St. Patty’s Day.

Shenanigans, no doubt.

HAPPY WEEKEND, friends!

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lobster love.

February 15, 2012

I LOVE lobster.

This is true.

Last night Zan made me lobster risotto (he loves it too). It was more than delicious.

I seriously love that guy.

After an early dinner we headed into Harvard Square for a movie night. We saw Hugo. You might remember me talking about the book? Well, the movie was wonderful. It had mystery and magic and it was set in Paris. Oh, j’adore.

And for dessert?

Zan picked up a little something earlier in the day that is the dessert to end all desserts.

Get

Ready

For

It

…

A Mike’s Pastry lobster tail.

BE STILL MY HEART.

(And yours too.)

 

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a rockin’ new years.

January 4, 2012

Spent the night cozied up with my favorite people.

A great night to end a great year.

(I know I’ve gone a little crazy with the end of the year posts, but whatevs. I’m getting fancier these days with my fancy cam and I just want to show my skills.)

The end.

Cheers!

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christmas party time

December 13, 2011

Zan and I threw our very first party on Saturday! We invited his whole family; aunts, uncles, and cousins too. Saturday morning and afternoon were super jam packed as we diligently planned out all the party essentials. Throwing a party is not an easy task. We were moving all day long right up until the very last minute. I felt a lot like my mom as I feverishly rolled out the cookie dough just seconds before the guests were supposed to arrive. HA! Like mother, like daughter I guess.

We made my Grammy Jean’s homemade chicken noodle soup (noodles and all!), finished putting up the final decorations, and of course, I made my mom’s best sugar cookies for dessert.

It was such a fun time and it went off without a hitch!

Me with our adorable little tree.

Bing Crosby all the way!

Zan made shrimp wrapped in bacon for appetizers. The guy has skills.

Bowls ready for the soup!

So incredibly tasty. We done good.

Me and my true love, Rue. She just leaned in so close and fell asleep on me. I died! It was so cute.

The cookies came out PERFECT. Butter and sugary goodness. Like a little piece of heaven that melts in your mouth.

And if the cookies weren’t enough, we had enough after dinner treats to last for weeks and weeks (only they were all gone by the end of the night).

Happy Nell.

And we ended the evening with a new game called Charoodles. Think Charades with a twist. It was hilariously fun and silly. Just the way a good game should be and it was the perfect way to finish off the party.

After everyone went home we cozied up on the couch for Home Alone. That movie is TOO funny. Have you watched it lately? We were laughing out loud so much of the time. Macaulay Culkin’s facial expressions are priceless. That kid was gold for that roll.

Hope you had a nice weekend too!

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