Cruising
These outfits from our Arizona cousins couldn’t be more appropriate for the guys these days. Happy and Joy, that’s what it’s all about. The guys, who usually reach milestones about 6 weeks apart, pulled up within the same 24 hours and haven’t looked back. 10 months and counting, must remember to take pictures for it is all happening so fast.
Fabulous trip to Rochester for Christmas had us mostly snuggled in at NetNet & GaGa’s house, with outings to GG’s and Party & Paul’s for festivities.
Presents? Oh, we got lovely presents! But that PAPER!
Back on Long Island for a perfect snow, and a Happy New Year to come for all!
5 comments January 2, 2010
Maine Pics (Ok, Hempstead Lake)
We didn’t go to Maine. Hempstead Lake Park is 1 mile from our house, but I have to say these photos LOOK like MAINE! Ask any Long Islander about this park, and they will tell you we shouldn’t be hanging out there (Genesee Valley Park comparable?). Pretty deserted, not near the nicest places, but how will we stay away? I hear there is even a merry-go-round somewhere in its depths. Yay!
Add comment November 11, 2009
ADK
Surprising nobody, the summer has gotten away, and back to work has us on a spotty record with email, facebook, blog updates, vacuuming, weeding, etc. But the good news is that we rush home to find the boys happy as ever, and all energy returns as we feed on giggles and smiles!
So here is the end-of-summer BIG HURRAH update! We spent a week on 4th lake with EVERYONE! Ok, not everyone, we missed you if you weren’t there. It was spectacular. Thank you NN and GG, thank you so much. Look at this happy time!
Future fishing partners?
That was SOME rainbow!
Juuuweeeee Gigglefest!
Matt must have been the better napper this week, all these pictures so far are of Leo! Oh, right, Matt did his sleeping during the day so he could PARTY ALL NIGHT! Crazy Cat!
Yummy knits from NN!
The Rocky Mountaineers!
Past and future Gorham campers unite!
Moss Lake Loop trail has us all a little loopy by the end!
AWWWW, where did these Jcrew models come from?
Thank you Chelmsford Welds for these adorable Jammies!
We’ll be back!
1 comment September 26, 2009
Summer Catch-Up Fast
Whoa, here are some pictures I must post before I can move on.
The lovely Duffy ladies, thanks for a wonderful visit to Ridgewood!
Must be summer, these teachers look so relaxed and happy! Can you spot the bride to be? The Birthday Girl?
Notice the stalking tiger in the back, I agree she is delicious.
Leo is in LOOOOVVE. Me too.
Special visits with Gigi, can never get enough.
And now for some other special visits we had . . .
Marnie & Quinten!
Biffy & Asher!
Kat & Natalia!
And if you couldn’t spot the bride before, here she is with her beau, happy marriage Carrie & Rob!
2 comments September 7, 2009
Long Island Secession
No, not me. Did you catch The Daily Show on the latest not-topic around here? If not, you should. Here you go!
| The Daily Show With Jon Stewart | Mon – Thurs 11p / 10c | |||
| Long Island Wants to Secede | ||||
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Rush, thanks for helping me embed video!!
And now what you really came for . . . 
We’re spending a lot of time poolside these days. M&L love the water and the heat has finally turned on. We swim every afternoon in the shadow of our neighbors’ house. Good thing since we don’t have a bathtub that fits anymore!
We think we’re ready for cereal!
This first time was our cleanest by far. All downhill from here. To be followed by swim in the pool!
We spent a gorgeous week on the shores of Lake Ontario.
Everyone had their favorite vacation activities.
Baby Maggie knows twins are used to getting bopped in the head!
We returned home to Colorado Buddies!!! How did THESE boys get so big?
How cute are the newlyweds?
Our first dip in the big pond – we all loved it!
And if I’m crazy enough to put a picture of my postpartum self in a bathing suit, I can catch these pretties in their pj’s. Thanks for a great visit to the shore Shah family!
2 comments August 14, 2009
Milestones
5 Months old today – here’s what we’ve been up to since summer hit!
What you can’t see – these seats float, making this an incredible core workout for those wishing to shed a few pounds. Nobody here fits that description.
Ready for anything!
Me too!
Anything except solid food, that is.
It’s been the happiest five months of our lives boys – thanks for all the funnies!
3 comments July 25, 2009
Rockville Centre Fireworks
Like most holidays in Rockville Centre, the 4th is celebrated 1 week AFTER the event. Perhaps they think nobody will come? We live about 1 mile from Mill River, the site of the fireworks show, which is plenty close for us! M&L had a wonderful time with their family before heading to bed long before the festivities. The rest of us enjoyed the show over the rooftops, some from inside (loud-bang free), some from the front lawn (loud-bang-bring-it-on!).
Same time, same place, see y’all next year!
Add comment July 14, 2009
Something New . . .
Chopped Veggie Salad with Watermelon and Feta Cheese
OK, this is the picture from epicurious, I admit it. Mine didn’t look like this at all, the creaminess of the yogurt puree made mine a lot, well, creamier. This dish was really something different for me, and I loved it. I am in a serious cooking rut, some of you might be able to guess why, but this was a great step out for me. This is great for a party or to be eaten all in one day, I think, because you don’t want it hanging around too long. It got really watery and soggy, not as nice.
Ingredients:
- 1 pound Campari or plum tomatoes, diced, drained
- 1 1/2 cups diced seeded watermelon
- 1 large green bell pepper, seeded, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
- 1/2 large English hothouse cucumber, seeded, cut into 1/3-inch cubes
- 1/2 cup very thinly sliced radishes
- 3 tablespoons olive oil, divided
- 10 ounces feta cheese, broken into small cubes (about 2 1/2 cups), divided
- 2 green onions, chopped, divided
- 1/4 cup thinly sliced fresh mint leaves, divided
- 1/2 cup plain Greek-style yogurt*
- 1 teaspoon dried oregano
- *A thick yogurt; sold at some supermarkets and at specialty foods stores (such as Trader Joe’s and Whole Foods Markets) and Greek markets. If unavailable, place regular yogurt in cheesecloth-lined strainer set over large bowl. Cover and chill overnight to drain.
- (I used Fage yogurt and it was delicious)
Preparation
Toss first 5 ingredients and 2 tablespoons oil in large bowl. Add half each of cheese, green onions, and mint. Mix remaining cheese, green onions, mint, and oil in processor; add yogurt and oregano. Process just to blend (do not over-mix or dressing will get thin). Season dressing with salt and pepper; mix into salad.
Ingredient tip: Campari tomatoes are about the size and shape of golf balls. They’re sold on the vine, and they’re available at many supermarkets. These tasted like in-season tomatoes when it is clearly not so. Love them!
Anyone else doing something new out there? I need inspiration, (and less-than-10 -ingredient recipes). Why?
3 comments July 8, 2009
Remember?
How did we get HERE so fast . . .
Four months old and rising. I’m doing all the things that tug at heartstrings, packing away clothes, filling bottles to their maximum, grieving late night feedings . . . oops, not that one.
Ashley, at JacksonandWyatt, is a few months ahead of us in the twin-boy game, and we love her posts. One of my favorites was her nickname post. Nonsense talk all day long breeds nonsensical nicknames. Here is a list, fellas, I promise to retire a few of these before age 3 . . . ish
Matt: Lil, Smalls, Little Bigums, Doodle, Machu Picchu, Hazmat, Mattagascar, Matthew Sweet, Fishy,
Leo: Biggie, Biggie Smalls, Rounds, Bigums, Buggy, Snufflebunny, Buddah, Welo, Mo Cheeks, Big Head Todd, Leo Lyons
Christened last weekend, so so lovely to be with amazing godparents and lovely, lovely family one and all.
1 comment June 27, 2009
