Is anyone else as excited as I am about this season of Dexter? It is amazing so far and I cannot wait to see how the end plays out. While I cannot wait for the end, I am very sad that one of our real time shows is ending. My interest is pique for Showtime's new series "Masters of Sex." I love "Wesley Snipes," he makes anything more enjoyable in my book. I hope there is going to be some "footcycles." ...Britishhumor. Katie TV SHOW ANNOUNCEMENT- I am not a shame to admit that I am currently watching Teen Mom 2 OnDemand. These girls are train wrecks that I cannot look away from nor would I want to if given a chance. Personally- I want to smack Kailyn (too whiney).
While I am please to say Logan is a head of the summer reading game, I am not. I have three books on my night stand plus the latest issue of Bust. When we head out to the pool or beach, reading is not exactly easy with the Bear and Cupcake, especially when I am solo (I miss you Matt). This week is dedicate to two things- making of photobooks and reading.
Sunday, July 14, 2013
Tuesday, July 9, 2013
BearyPugCupcake Summer Club
We are already into week three in our summer vacation and running on full steam. Week one we were in Disney (I know- shocking). L and P had a blast (even more shocking, L and P wish we were still there). If you want to check out our trip, you are more than welcome to check out the million and one pictures in my "Disney 2013" album on Facebook.
Week two was beat the heat or #fthisheat- lots a trips to the YMCA pool and Bradley Palmer. My Irish skin is officially sun kissed. The heat was pretty icky but I do love AC on a hot humid day. We took advantage on Friday of the icy cool PEM on Free Friday. It was lovely... Crowded but lovely.
Week three is in full swing literally with Logan's tennis camp. We met up with friends today and did Bradley Palmer yesterday (natch). Made rounds at library for Logan's summer reading (Kindergarten GASP). Keeping busy... Cooking and baking...Staying on top of laundry.
Speaking of summer reading- I am easing into mine. My trip to Disney was not librarian friendly. I got to read one delightful People magazine. Also- Matt and I are re-watching Arrested Development Season Four, which upon rewatching is delightful. I wish Tony Hale had more screen time, Buster's episode was deliciously awkward. I also have a new respect for Michael Cera. I need a new show after this- possibles are the new Upstairs Downstairs and Homeland. Suggestions are welcome.
Also- Instagram...starting to love it, no really. I am kgcm and I am using it to document our summer (I used Tumblr last summer which I also love and have connected Instagram to my Tumblr account so you can enjoy the best of both my worlds).
Week two was beat the heat or #fthisheat- lots a trips to the YMCA pool and Bradley Palmer. My Irish skin is officially sun kissed. The heat was pretty icky but I do love AC on a hot humid day. We took advantage on Friday of the icy cool PEM on Free Friday. It was lovely... Crowded but lovely.
Week three is in full swing literally with Logan's tennis camp. We met up with friends today and did Bradley Palmer yesterday (natch). Made rounds at library for Logan's summer reading (Kindergarten GASP). Keeping busy... Cooking and baking...Staying on top of laundry.
Speaking of summer reading- I am easing into mine. My trip to Disney was not librarian friendly. I got to read one delightful People magazine. Also- Matt and I are re-watching Arrested Development Season Four, which upon rewatching is delightful. I wish Tony Hale had more screen time, Buster's episode was deliciously awkward. I also have a new respect for Michael Cera. I need a new show after this- possibles are the new Upstairs Downstairs and Homeland. Suggestions are welcome.
Also- Instagram...starting to love it, no really. I am kgcm and I am using it to document our summer (I used Tumblr last summer which I also love and have connected Instagram to my Tumblr account so you can enjoy the best of both my worlds).
Monday, May 13, 2013
Party Planning
I just realized, I have not posted about P's party. Sorry- it has been over a month and my sights are on Logan's 5th shindig. But again I should be writing more (per order of my resolution). Let's start with the basics:
When: April 15th
Where: Pump It Up
Guest: Who was not invited to this party?!?! No, about 15 of P's dearest friends.
Love, love, love PIU. We are going back for Logan's party- at his request. All our party guest appeared to have a wonderful time. Two of my friends told me their kids wanted their parties there. They even had a Cozy Coupe and infant toys for our wee guest. We had three hosts and all three were very attentive. When P injured her hand- two ran over to her to make sure she was ok. They even did a fantastic job decorating our party room. The party room was even equipped with a speaker adaptor so we could jam to our favorite Clubhouse songs. Last but not least- the price. For up to 24 kids- you get pretty much a two hour party for a little over $300. A few of my friends think its pricey BUT keep in mind we usually have 20-24 kids at our parties. Most places only do 10-15 kids with $12 per guest up to 20 after that. Last year's Gymboree party was about $250 for 18 guest (max). After hosting parties at Gymboree, Little Bears and Monkey Joe's- Pump It Up is the best option.
Party theme: I had visions of a Marie Antoinette theme but P had her own- Hot Pink Zebra Print Minnie. I know...shocking. So after scouting Pinterest and Etsy- I was able to pull some decorating ideas, snacks, and wardrobe inspiration.
http://pinterest.com/ottopants/paige-s-birthday-celebration-inspiration/- the link to my Pinterest site if you want to check out some of my inspirations. Decorations- easy. I recruited my Mom's groups for any left over goods. Scored most of our paper goods and a cool banner that I tweaked to say two (as opposed to one- I RULE). When I bought- I went to Michael's, AC Moore, and iParty.
Outfit: My very good and oldest friend Tim has the most gifted seamstress mom. Again- pulling ideas from Etsy, Sue came up with the hippest, sassiest, hot pink, zebra print, Minnie outfit. Pair up with some accessories. CUTIE PIE!
Snacks: It isn't a Messina party without food. I purposely plan the party in between lunch and dinner (so I can get away with snack foods). Fruit snacks, salty assortments, and zebra print Oreos (I dipped Double Stuffed Oreos with white chocolate and decorate with black chocolate drizzle). I also had a mini candy "bar" for the kiddies- I got a couple of large mason jars and filled one with white and black candy beads and one with hot pink gum balls. Note- we came back with a lot of candy, I think most of the guest thought it was for decoration. The main attraction- the cake. One of my Mom's group friends makes cakes. Again- getting ideas from Pinterest- Kelly designed a cake fitted for my Minnie Diva. Local friends- you want a fancy cake and want to "shop" local- go with Kelly Moody (she is one of my Facebook friends- she is a doll).
Favors: Goody Bags are out. We went with a Minnie Mouse cookie from Cakes For Occasions. I had stickers left over from P's first birthday that I used to stick on the back. Add a Minnie bow to tie the top- too much!
P's big day ended with an after party at Otto's house with some present opening and superheroes.
When: April 15th
Where: Pump It Up
Guest: Who was not invited to this party?!?! No, about 15 of P's dearest friends.
Love, love, love PIU. We are going back for Logan's party- at his request. All our party guest appeared to have a wonderful time. Two of my friends told me their kids wanted their parties there. They even had a Cozy Coupe and infant toys for our wee guest. We had three hosts and all three were very attentive. When P injured her hand- two ran over to her to make sure she was ok. They even did a fantastic job decorating our party room. The party room was even equipped with a speaker adaptor so we could jam to our favorite Clubhouse songs. Last but not least- the price. For up to 24 kids- you get pretty much a two hour party for a little over $300. A few of my friends think its pricey BUT keep in mind we usually have 20-24 kids at our parties. Most places only do 10-15 kids with $12 per guest up to 20 after that. Last year's Gymboree party was about $250 for 18 guest (max). After hosting parties at Gymboree, Little Bears and Monkey Joe's- Pump It Up is the best option.
Party theme: I had visions of a Marie Antoinette theme but P had her own- Hot Pink Zebra Print Minnie. I know...shocking. So after scouting Pinterest and Etsy- I was able to pull some decorating ideas, snacks, and wardrobe inspiration.
http://pinterest.com/ottopants/paige-s-birthday-celebration-inspiration/- the link to my Pinterest site if you want to check out some of my inspirations. Decorations- easy. I recruited my Mom's groups for any left over goods. Scored most of our paper goods and a cool banner that I tweaked to say two (as opposed to one- I RULE). When I bought- I went to Michael's, AC Moore, and iParty.
Outfit: My very good and oldest friend Tim has the most gifted seamstress mom. Again- pulling ideas from Etsy, Sue came up with the hippest, sassiest, hot pink, zebra print, Minnie outfit. Pair up with some accessories. CUTIE PIE!
Snacks: It isn't a Messina party without food. I purposely plan the party in between lunch and dinner (so I can get away with snack foods). Fruit snacks, salty assortments, and zebra print Oreos (I dipped Double Stuffed Oreos with white chocolate and decorate with black chocolate drizzle). I also had a mini candy "bar" for the kiddies- I got a couple of large mason jars and filled one with white and black candy beads and one with hot pink gum balls. Note- we came back with a lot of candy, I think most of the guest thought it was for decoration. The main attraction- the cake. One of my Mom's group friends makes cakes. Again- getting ideas from Pinterest- Kelly designed a cake fitted for my Minnie Diva. Local friends- you want a fancy cake and want to "shop" local- go with Kelly Moody (she is one of my Facebook friends- she is a doll).
Favors: Goody Bags are out. We went with a Minnie Mouse cookie from Cakes For Occasions. I had stickers left over from P's first birthday that I used to stick on the back. Add a Minnie bow to tie the top- too much!
P's big day ended with an after party at Otto's house with some present opening and superheroes.
Friday, April 26, 2013
Nana
Last week when the Boston area was in locked down, my mom called to let me know my nana has passed. She was by herself which was heart breaking- my nana loved to be with people, especially family. However, she was ailing the last few months and she wanted to be reunited with my pa. Our last visit was filled with air blown kisses, Dunkin Donuts, and the word "cunning" (my nana never used the word "cute," always "cunning"). She was eighty seven years old but always seem sixty five to me (she was the first one to explain what a senior citizen was, connection made).
This week was spent reflecting upon the person my nana was and her qualities. First she loved all her grandchildren- she would always brag about how many and how well we were doing. She was social- she was always talking about friends, trips to Foxwoods, BINGO. Nana loved iced coffee and Dunkin Donuts. She used to smack her lips when she ate something delicious (a sound I loved). She love scratch tickets and Foxwoods. Nana was always the friend to visit when someone was down or ill. She loved my Pa- they were married for almost sixty years. She loved Logan and Paige.
We laid Nana to rest on Friday. It was a beautiful day filled with some tears but some smiles and laughs as we celebrated Nana. The funeral home even drove Nana by her old house and laid a flower arrangement on the porch she and Pa used to sit.
We miss you Nana but we know you are reunited with Pa, relaxing you your recliner, watching your shows, calling on friends, going to bingo, and sucking down a coolatta.
This week was spent reflecting upon the person my nana was and her qualities. First she loved all her grandchildren- she would always brag about how many and how well we were doing. She was social- she was always talking about friends, trips to Foxwoods, BINGO. Nana loved iced coffee and Dunkin Donuts. She used to smack her lips when she ate something delicious (a sound I loved). She love scratch tickets and Foxwoods. Nana was always the friend to visit when someone was down or ill. She loved my Pa- they were married for almost sixty years. She loved Logan and Paige.
We laid Nana to rest on Friday. It was a beautiful day filled with some tears but some smiles and laughs as we celebrated Nana. The funeral home even drove Nana by her old house and laid a flower arrangement on the porch she and Pa used to sit.
We miss you Nana but we know you are reunited with Pa, relaxing you your recliner, watching your shows, calling on friends, going to bingo, and sucking down a coolatta.
Monday, April 15, 2013
Boston
It can be scary out there. There are days like today where it seems there are more bad people than good. Three unsuspecting and innocent people lost their lives today and one a child. They were at a sporting event- a time for celebration. I see so many friends post about fear- going into the city, safety at school, the world our children are growing into- and it is heart breaking. Matt and I want to take our children to a Sox game, an art gallery, ride on the Swan Boats, without worry about our safety. We will try not to let that fear get to us and spread to L and P. Boston- we can get through this.
Sunday, April 14, 2013
Apologies
My New Year's resolution was to read more and write more. I was able to keep up with one- can you guess (speaking of which...I need to update my Goodreads and I do have some reviews). We have had a shaky start to 2013. We are looking at the positives- we are healthy, happy, and have each other. We are thinking positive and acting positive. I promise something more substantial this week (we have vacation) but here is a picture to tide everyone over.
Monday, January 7, 2013
Conversations with Hello Kitty
I recently found $55 worth of Toys R Us gift cards just lying around (I think they are left over birthday presents). Normally I would have saved the cards for a few more months and treated L and P to a shopping spree but we had our pictures taken and I needed bribery.
Toys R Us was picked over (yes- two weeks after Christmas is slim pickings). Poor Logan didn't have much to use from (I cannot believe I just wrote that), he now is the proud owner of yet another Thomas travel set. We score with Paige's choice- $10 for a Strawberry Shortcake shopping carriage (children of the 80's be jealous). We are calling good when we strolled down the Hello Kitty aisle.
"Kitty- me need." P stated We pick one out and P immediately hugged her new best friend.
"Kitty. Hello Kitty. I love you." She sang through the store. Every smiled at my cupcake and her kitty. We paid, we left, we packed up the car. While we waited for Matt (who was at Shaws), P chatted with Kitty.
"Kitty will sleep with me."
"Kitty love Otto and shoes."
"Kitty no play with Logie."
"Kitty Belle."
Then Kitty and Paige had a spat. Over milk- not sure what caused the riff but it needed poorly- Paige threw Kitty on the floor and she wailed,
"No KITTY!"
Toys R Us was picked over (yes- two weeks after Christmas is slim pickings). Poor Logan didn't have much to use from (I cannot believe I just wrote that), he now is the proud owner of yet another Thomas travel set. We score with Paige's choice- $10 for a Strawberry Shortcake shopping carriage (children of the 80's be jealous). We are calling good when we strolled down the Hello Kitty aisle.
"Kitty- me need." P stated We pick one out and P immediately hugged her new best friend.
"Kitty. Hello Kitty. I love you." She sang through the store. Every smiled at my cupcake and her kitty. We paid, we left, we packed up the car. While we waited for Matt (who was at Shaws), P chatted with Kitty.
"Kitty will sleep with me."
"Kitty love Otto and shoes."
"Kitty no play with Logie."
"Kitty Belle."
Then Kitty and Paige had a spat. Over milk- not sure what caused the riff but it needed poorly- Paige threw Kitty on the floor and she wailed,
"No KITTY!"
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