Archive for November, 2009
The Radio City Christmas Show
We went on Saturday. Matthew has wanted to go for years and years and I…didn’t. Come on, I get seriously Christmassed out you guys. I often have to enforce the completely reasonable Christmas music rules around here (Sundays in November and every day after Christmas) Its just. Too. Much.
Anyway Matthew is so lucky because there are only a few people in all the world that love both Christmas and musicals as much as he does and they are related to him. Some were also here for Thanksgiving weekend. Last Thanksgiving we all got to see White Christmas so this year little Matthew finally got his Chreeeestmas weeeeesh.
We were able to get pretty great seats last minute, which is really lucky.
All 4 Piercys were RIVITED natch, including the wee one. Of course Asher loves musicals. And if he doesn’t, well that’s too bad for him I guess.
But what’s not to love?
He was great, and totally happy to sit on my lap and watch the show
Until the last 15 minutes, when he got kinda fussy so we took a walk. I don’t know why I was so concerned. The show has absolutely nothing to do with Christmas! Its just like holidays in new york with the Rockettes! Singing! Tapping! Riding a touristy bus! Really kind of cute and awesome to see the Rockettes for the first time.
Then later in the car we are talking about our favorite parts and Matthew said he loved the nativity.
The what now?
Apparently they bust out the Jesus stuff at the end so they can call it a Christmas show. Well I guess I left at the right time. Awww SNAP!
Now I have something to look forward to the next time we go, because seeing how much Asher loved it, I am sure we will be back.
November 30th, 2009
Before
During
After
(apple pie)
(chocolate pecan galette)
Lucky for me Matthew and his family fought over the leftover apple pie, and I got the galette all to myself.
November 29th, 2009
My friend Helen sent me a link to the coolest thing ever, a Diana lens for my camera!
Who needs a stinkin separate film camera when I can slip this on my SLR and take funky retro diana pix anytime.
Thanks Helen!
November 28th, 2009
Hey other aunties near and far…
Just a bit of news for you.
The boy is quite smitten with Auntie Jaime.
You may need to step up your game.
That’s all I’m sayin!
November 27th, 2009
For Matthew’s family’s Christmas gift exchange we were all assigned a name and and have to submit lists of some things that we might want. Matthew’s sister Theresa has me and I am sure she’ll find me something that makes me smile, list or no list, but it was requested so here it is. If you want to buy me something make sure to let her know, double gifts are such a hassle.
The budget is $50 but I figured I’d just add a bunch of random stuff and post it here.
Here you go Treese!
Strict Joy by The Swell Season ($12)
VIA - Columbia Blend ($10)
Necklush ($42)
A Diana Camera ($50)
Moop Market Bag ($83)
other:
soft scarves in fun colors. for warmth or fashion)
necklaces
cute throw pillows - yellow, orange, red. or pillow covers @ 18×18
giftcards to gap/old navy (canadian ok) + target (us, obvs)
November 26th, 2009
Interesting, creative and adorable
…albeit pumpkin
Everyone must look at the Not Martha dessert post.
PUMPKIN PIE CAKE! This is some pumpkin I can get behind!
Pie for picky people! This is some pie I can TOTALLY get behind!!
Pumpkin pie bites! This is some pie I can coo over and stuff into my mouth and pretend it’s not even pumpkin!
See the details over at Not Martha.
Aaaaaaand that wraps up my 2 consecutive posts on pumpkin. I will now write a week’s worth of posts on other things I have no interest in. Hope everyone is super excited to hear about baseball stats, sci-fi novels and how computers work!
November 25th, 2009
I cannot get away from the pumpkin these days. Almost every blog I read today had a recipe for pumpkin. Even some of the design blogs. I can’t really say that any of these look especially good to me because I just don’t care for the stuff but if you are looking for a round-up of pumpkin recipes I read in the last week it is your lucky day!
BREAKFAST:
pumpkin pancakes
more pumpkin pancakes
DINNER:
pumpkin casserole
Cream of pumpkin soup
penne with pumpkin
DESSERTS:
Sweet pumpkin fried wonton desserts
Three ingredient pumpkin cookies
pumpkin chocolate chip squares
pumpkin pie with caramel pecan topping
chocolate pumpkin cake with cinnamon ganache
pumpkin buttermilk bundt cake
ps. ok, I’d try that fried wonton thing. of course.
November 24th, 2009
While reading last week’s New York Magazine I came across this interesting article on how they have been sneaking some really great design into the necessary renovations of city buildings over the past few years.
{all pics via NY Mag}
I think that is pretty cool.
November 23rd, 2009
#1
Starbucks VIA
I called it last February. I love this stuff. It takes approximately 1 minute to make the most delicious iced coffee in the morning at about 1/3 the price of the place on my corner.
#2
Mrs. Meyers Baby Blossom Stain Remover
This gets every nasty stain out in one washing. And the smell just makes you close your eyes and smile.
#3
Baby Einstein Take Along Tunes
Got this as a gift. Its my secret weapon.
#4
Netflix streaming
If you have netflix you can watch tons of movies and TV shows for no additional cost right on your computer. Pair it with your headphones and its really handy when your 4month old goes to sleep in your room at 6pm.
November 21st, 2009
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