Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade!

 

Thanksgiving came late this year and even thought it was just the three of us this year we kept the tradition of going to the Macy's parade. We always have fun and although it didn't rain like it did last year it was pretty cold. We were bundled up and with being in my menopausal state didn't mind the cold. LOL. We had a fun time and enjoyed watching this year's "90's themed" parade. I swear millennials were behind organizing it! They had 90's bands as well as Gen X music such as "Only in my Dreams" by Debbie Gibson playing on a serta mattress float. It was crazy good and although we miss the performances in the beginning because we are watching the parade we can always see it on tv later. I captured a few photos but this year wanted to enjoy watching it instead of recording so I didn't record videos or do a reel but I hope everyone had a nice Thanksgiving holiday. Now we kick in the Christmas season! 

Fall's Final Stretch In Central Park.

While Noah was at a scout camp Jon and I had the whole weekend to ourselves and we decided to spend time in the city. We are so so fortunate to live close by and that it's only an hour drive for us. We didn't get a chance to catch the fall foliage when it peaked earlier in the month or when my sister was here. Not enough time. I swear there is never enough time in the day to do all things one would want to do in NYC when they visit! So luckily we caught fall's final stretch inside the park and it was nice to see the last of the fall foliage. We also decided to capture moments of us (a little photo shoot if you will) and the beauty that Central Park brings....

Happy Thanksgiving Week!

I can't believe Thanksgiving is this Thursday and that November is almost over!! Last weekend we went to the city and saw the holiday decor at Macy's. It always looks so magical every time we go and it never gets old looking at it every year. We have been coming here sine Noah was three years old. He may no longer sit on Santa's lap but he always obliges when I want to take pictures. He's so fun and at times a bit silly but I can tell the he loves the city just as much as I do even though he doesn't say it enough. 

Dia De Los Muertos.

Dia De Los Muertos is becoming easier for me to celebrate. I love that I can remember our loved ones on this day. Particularly my mom and Joe. Including those who I was closest to growing up. My ofrenda isn't big at all and I don't go all out on making one. And that's okay. It's probably a good thing because that shows how many deceased people I know. I miss my mom everyday and think of her all the time. I cry for her at random times and sometimes they are happy tears and sometimes they are sad. But at the end of the day I want to celebrate her life and not be in mourning all the time. It's still hard though. Especially when her birthday creeps up and mothers day comes. Those are the hardest days. Not to mention the holidays. She LOVED Christmas and it is almost here. But I will remember her as the woman who did her best in making our Christmases special. We didn't have many, but the two I remember I will always cherish them and keep them etched in my mind for always. 

Liberation, Jersey Shore, and Time Spent With My Sis.

My sister made yet another trip to see me recently and it was so nice to have spent time with her. I hadn't seen her since our mom passed away last summer so having her here reminded me of her and it was nice catching up and reminiscing about mom. We spent most of our time relaxing in my little house which she loves so much. She finds it very cozy. I personally do love spending time at home especially when it's in my tiny living room talking or watching Netflix. I love small spaces which makes a place more welcoming and personal. She was only here for a few days so I made sure that we planned a day in the city. 

Almost Licensed.

Noah has been taking drivers ed this semester and is pretty pumped that he is almost at driving age. Although I'm not quite ready for him to get behind the wheel I feel he will be responsible when it comes to driving like his sisters but still...I am not quite ready. It will be nice to have another driver in the house though so let's see how this goes and how he does in class and in taking the test!  

Our Jersey Boy Is Sixteen!

Incredible that this towering boy of ours is 16! he has the funniest one-liners in his Gen Z language that comes out of nowhere. Having three older sisters helps him know how to put up with the girls. I love that he watches Netflix series and true crime documentaries with me. He is my concert and movie buddy and I love that he still likes to hang out with me. He is kind and lovable, but most of all, I love that you still let me take your picture and I love the time we did this photo shoot! I am so lucky to have this one boy! Happy birthday Noah!

A Child Is Born!

My firstborn baby girl had her first baby girl yesterday and we are in love!!!! Not sharing any photos of our precious angel but I'm happy to share that mommy and baby are doing fabulous and that everything went well. Also want to share these photos of Sierra and her baby bump. Sawyers sister Savannah who is a photographer did a good job capturing all her beauty and the glow that she has while holding her belly with her firstborn inside.

Pumpkin Picking Photo Dump at Happy Day Farm!

Happy November and yes I am happy because we had a very good Election Day yesterday. We are staying blue and now have a woman Mikie Sherrill as governor so that's great! I'm not one to discuss politics but I will share my passion about my heritage and how much I loathe the way this administration is handling things but that's a whole other blog post! I want to be happy and so I am sharing the time we went pumpkin picking last month. I love capturing moments in the fall and with Noah getting older I had to take each moment in as he was on the lookout for the perfect pumpkin. I don't decorate as much on halloween like I used to and don't buy as many pumpkins but it was fun trying to find two perfect pumpkins and we did! 

Halloween 2025

 

Noah had been talking about going trick or treating with his friends recently and wasn't sure what to dress as. I told him to find something we already had in the house because why buy a costume when you'll most likely wear it once. Luckily I saved a few old costumes and this was a last minute costume Noah put together. I think he looked really classy and give him a 10/10 for creativity! He's also going to turn 16 in 8 days!! I am just so glad that he still has that inner child in him. I miss those days of taking him and his sisters trick or treating. Those days have gone but am glad that he had the desire to dress up and go with his friends. I hope that he will continue to go trick or treating until he's 18 because you're still a teen and a little kid at heart! 

The Met Rooftop!

Can you believe I have been to the met multiple times and never made it to the rooftop! Well we finally made it before they closed it off. Yes, the Met Rooftop is now closed and won't reopened for another five years! I am so glad we were able to go and take in the view of the city. Noah particularly loved the views. He would like to be an architect and loves buildings and looking at them from the top. It was a sunny day when we went and I capture some wonderful moments on here. We do look forward to coming back here more often when they reopen again. Jon and I will be 60 and Noah will be 20 when they reopen!! 

Now for some moments captured on camera....