Noah-isms-The New York Edition.

It never fails that every time we go to the city Noah always has interesting things to say. Now we do a ton of walking in the city because it's cheaper to park in a residential area (make sure you read the signs so you don't get a ticket or towed!) and then just walk and walk until it's sunset and then go home! So with all the walking we do Noah is bound to say things out of the blue, and sometimes I laugh, sometimes I think, "where did that come from?" Overall he is growing up, observing, learning, loving, and taking in all that this wonderful city has to offer! A few things he said whilst in the city are...

Life Lately With Rainy Days...

I have to admit that I've been unmotivated to blog lately and that is okay with me. I honestly think it's the rainy weather that we've been having, and to be honest I haven't felt the least bit guilty. The rain causes my bones to ache espeically my back so sitting in front of the computer for even an hour can really take a toll on me. My sister tells me it's arthritis and i believe it is. After all, I will be 48 in a couple of months and as we age certain parts of our body get out of whack! Luckily I have a young heart and refuse to let anything even signs of arthritis bring me down, and so I wanted to jot down a little bit of what has been going on lately. 

Melancholy Days....

Lately, I've been feeling a sense of loss. Loss of time passing by way too quickly which is probably why I'm taking super advantage of spending so much time with our last two kids in the house. I don't always feel this way. It comes in spurts, and often at times when Sierra and Lexie leave after visiting me from college. Milestones such as school dances, birthdays, and graduations will trigger it as well. 

Strawberry Picking!

Strawberry picking has been such a fun experience with kids and no matter how old they get I don't think they'll ever outgrow it. Picking season is our favorite and once the sun shines bright with temps in the 80's with no humidity makes the perfect time to go to a farm and go picking! It's a tradition that keeps on going! We tend to go to different farms to pick, and this was the first time picking strawberries at Alstede farms. 

Inspirational Thought.

Rushing and a tight time table do not equal happy moms or happy babies or happy toddlers. 
Settle in. 

Settle in at home with your role as a mother, 

embrace it fully and trust that the time you give these years-if you give your children your attention, 
and structure and find ways to enjoy your days at home, 

it will all pay off. 

-unknown

A Few More Photos From Boston!

A week late in posting these but I wanted to add these in for the archives, and because it was one of the most funnest trips we've taken in a four day holiday felt the need to share! Brace yourselves for a big photo dump because i love to take pictures! 

Asbury Splash Park!

Fun photos from last summer when Noah and I had a whole week to ourselves. Taking him to the splash park in Asbury Park for the first time was so much fun, and because this little blog is being written for all my kids had to document these lost photos from the archives that depict all the fun he had that day. Then again, looking back at these photos brought back so many fond memories. 

Embracing The Garden State!

If the grass looks greener on the other side

Stop staring. 

Stop comparing. 

Stop complaining. 

Start watering the grass you are standing on. 

Photos From Last Weekend In Maine.

Every time we travel through New England Maine is a must see, get down, sit and walk along the edge of the beach kind of place. Especially since there is a lighthouse. Cape Neddick is one of my favorite little towns in Maine, and no matter the distance from Boston we always, always make the trip up here. 

Coney Island On Memorial Day.

Coney Island is one of my favorite places to go in the summertime. It may be overcrowded and let's be honest...dirty but none of that matters to me. It's nostalgic and brings back so many memories of the time my mom took my sister and me to the movies to see the Warriors. Often wondering what this place looked like in real life. She has yet to come here for a visit but loves the photos I take every time we come here. 

Happy Memorial Day From Boston!

Boston sure knows how to remember Memorial Day! Every year 37,000 flags are placed below the Sailors and Soldiers monument in Boston Common honoring the service men and women who have served since the Revolutionary War. I really appreciate this as well as the volunteers that do this each year who keep a close eye on them all week long! Thank you for your service and hope everyone has a nice Memorial Day! More photos below!