Celebrate good times

Whew, what a weekend.  Friday was a blast.  We laughed, cried, drank the best wine (thanks AJ) and played the longest game of 10 penny ever (our family favorite card game). Bed time was early morning.  Saturday was hectic as I was gently nudging our guests out the door as well as the hubs so I could set up for his Saturday afternoon surprise party.  The hubs caught on as one of our good friends passed him on the street on his way out to his hair appointment.  Thankfully he was gracious and still played along.  The suprise party was a SUCCESS and the hubs felt so special!  Following the party we went to dinner with our good friends and the hubs lil sis (thanks Kathy for braving the snow storm).  Kids weren't in bed until 11pm.  Long day for all.  Sunday was the hubs actual birthday.  We were pooped.  The hubs sleep until 10:30 am.  Lucky guy.  Ate cinammon rolls brought by his best bud (thanks Spencer).  Presents were opened, the boys thought they were for them, funny.  The hubs got three framed pics for his office, one of us, and one of each of the boys.  The big gift apple tv. The hubs loves it.  You can stream your itunes library on your tv, watch your shows, movies, listen to your music, cool stuff.  The rest of the day was spent eating and shopping.  Maybe next week we can put our feet up.  Didn't take pictures for most of the weekend.  Having to much fun and forgot.  Now typing along and listening to the coolest rain storm.  Do you love the rain, storms?

While blogging tonight I ran into The Girls with Glasses Show.  They seem fun and as a wearer of glasses and contacts I thought I'd give them a listen/watch.

You are loved - Happy Holidays


The Girls with Glasses Show - Theme Song


Catchy tunes.  I think I am a fan.  Up this week on the Dish, holiday gift guide and the giveaway I told you about weeks ago, sorry friends for the delay.  By the way, how was your weekend?

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What we did plus our dining room dreams

How was your weekend my friends?  Do anything fun?  This weekend was low key for us since the hubs still isn't 100%.  On Friday night, the hubs brother and wife, her sister now nanny and their two wee ones came into town for a quick visit.  On Saturday morning I made a yummy breakfast which consisted of pancakes, eggs and bacon (cooked Barefoot Contessa style).  Following our feast, the adults and kids went outside and us (the adults) enjoyed watching the kids play.  Shortly after our fun outside the hubs brother and family departed (they headed off to Napa).  Everyone was pooped from playing so the kids (which includes the hubs) went down for a nap.  I on the other hand headed off to my local salon and got a bit pampered by my girl Carly.  She always primps my face to make me feel pretty or at least free of my unwanted brown hair.  I wax my eyebrows and upper lip, is that TMI?  For my next visit I scheduled a microdermabrasion.  I have only had this done once before but I am in need of a serious facial.  What are your best anti-aging secrets girls?

After being primped I came home and cooked the kids some dinner.  Nothing fancy since I was short on time so Dinosaur nuggets were it along with fruit.
Following the boys dinner, grandma aka the sitter, come over to watch the boys.
Why?  Eric, the hubs had his 20 year high school reunion ( I am younger than him :) ) to attend and I was his escort.  I wish we had brought our camera so I could share the night with you all but minus photos we still had a blast.

Sunday was fun.  The boys played in the morning and I drank a lot of coffee.  My ONE glass of wine seemed to be ONE too many.  Not hungover too many just tired.  While drinking my coffee I scoured my many magazines which to me equals heaven.
In the afternoon, we headed off to the mall to check out the mac store. We are shopping for back up software and a computer for the boys for christmas.  Of course while there we stopped off at many more stores, my favorite being Restoration Hardware.
The hubs and I LOVE this store and have been eyeing a few pieces that we are getting closer to pulling the plug on.  What you ask?  Why, let me show you.....

Table, chair, planters, and bowls via Restoration Hardware
Lighting - the Michele Chandelier via Circa Lighting
Fabrics - Whittman in Melon via, Raid in Smoke via and Silver Sage via

Hope you enjoyed. Tomorrow a recap of what we want to buy for our living room.