late early present
Lookie what I got today…
Its my Christmas and Channukah ‘09 + Birthday ‘10 present.
Just in time for my trip to Spain on Friday!
1 comment March 3rd, 2010
Posts filed under 'Just for fun'
swimmin lesson
Asher started his swimming lessons this week and he loves it! No surprise there but he really enjoyed frolicking in the pool with Matthew and the other babies.
He was even super cool when he got dunked
Just really, really confused
Yeah, I think we’ll go back.
1 comment February 4th, 2010
craft fair nerd
Every year for 3 years in a row I was onsite and out of town for the Brooklyn Renegade Craft Fair. Last year we were here but I can’t remember why we didn’t go, although moving the week before likely had something to do with it.
This year its June 5-6 and I am planning on going and getting mega excited about all the crap important things I am going to buy.
(future self take note)
I also heard about this NEW craft fair that I’d like to check out. Its in walking distance at the Brooklyn Lyceum which is pretty convenient.
Random note…the guy that designs all their posters designed this awesome print that we have hanging in Asher’s room.
Anyway there are a number of markets that I need to get my behind to when it warms up a bit. One is the Can Factory Market which is also in walking distance and the other is the world famous Brooklyn Flea.
Now I have been to the Flea before. Just once. The VERY VERY VERY first day ever. This is a photo I took of Tim looking forlorn because it was freezing and lame.
How lame exactly?
Pretty lame. Since then it has exploded into indie craft awesomeness and I haven’t even gone back. I know, I know. I’m a little bit stupid like that.
I think I need a craft fair buddy. Matthew has zero interest so it’s hard for me to get motivated. Anybody want to come important thing shopping with me? I’ll buy you a Waffle and Dinge or an papusa from the Red Hook Ball Field Vendors*
*move to NY and you can be in the know.
5 comments January 31st, 2010
snow day?
we woke up to this
Asher was interested
then confused
then annoyed
then depressed
then…
genius strikes!
we can go to sing-a-long!
SNOW DAAAAYYY!
2 comments January 29th, 2010
radio city: the first show
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.
2 comments November 30th, 2009
trampolining
“This video shows Oli Lemieux practicing on the trampoline wall of Cirque du Soleil and I’ve watched it twice already. I keep searching for clues that it’s just a cleverly edited video, that someone couldn’t possibly really do these stunts.”
{via gizmodo}
Yeah. I can’t even get off the couch while holding the baby.
Add comment November 17th, 2009
denver to singapore
This guy takes a picture every few minutes on his trip to singapore and makes a video of it. Completely fun to watch.
I love the internet.
Denver to Singapore (and back) in 5 minutes from David DAngelo on Vimeo.
{via mr. kottke}
2 comments November 6th, 2009
fall television update
Over a month in and how am I doing? Poorly.
I’m not sure if its just exhaustion or that TV is pretty horrible these days but I found myself ditching previously watched shows for stuff like “King of the Crown”
Here’s the update:
Existing Shows
How I Met Your Mother - yay
Heroes - completely forgot I missed the last half of last season. so no.
Gossip Girl - college is kinda lame compared to HS but i’m still watching
One Tree Hill - I do not have the brain capacity for brand new characters. Hanging by a thread.
90210 - awesome, even better than last year. Everyone is so much more…shiny.
Americas Next Top Model - short bitches are annoying, other than that its fantastic
Bones - is this on yet? if so I am way far behind
Greys Anatomy - yep
The Office - yep
30 Rock - yep
Supernatural - 5 eps behind because I watch it with MP and he is never ever home
The Ghost Whisperer - oh HELL no they did not fast forward 5 years into the future. They just lost their only viewer
Ugly Betty - so good but I’m terrified it will be cancelled
Brothers and Sisters - kind of boring lately
The Amazing Race - love
plus: Mad Men, Top Chef, Project Runway, Army Wives - all yes (good, awesome, good, kinda lame)
Forgot to include: Rachel Zoe Project -bananas, Toddlers and Tiaras - love, and Greek - seriously behind because they dont replay.
New Shows I Am Going To Try Out
The Biggest Loser -maybe, if I can get the 1st episode -No
Mercy -a doctor show. Might not like it - SNORE
The Beautiful Life - Mischa Barton and models. as Matthew says, every show on the CW is exactly the same. Which I think is their hook.-Cancelled before I watched
Modern Family - looks cute, we’ll see. not expecting anything - ADORBS! Love this show. Best new show on TV. 500x better than glee (see below)
Cougar Town - Sure I’ll try it - Haven’t seen it, found out just last week it’s a comedy. Who knew!
Melrose Place - Maybe, the pilot was v boring. It is on the CW though… Booooooooring
Glee - delicious fun, love it already - Decided I only like the musical numbers. Still watching it anyway.
Flash Forward - Will try it once. - Nope
Eastwick - Totally in -never gave it a shot
Vampire Diaries - of course. (CW!) -Watched 1 eps, like it. Need to catch up on the rest.
What should I bother watching? Any recommendations?
3 comments November 5th, 2009
halloween
Halloween 2009
I couldn’t bring myself to dress Asher up in something too goofy - the guy has a reputation to uphold you know.
So instead he was…I don’t know what you’d call it…an ex-con?
Classy
In any case he was comfortable on a warmish halloween day.
Ramona came over and we went to a little party with my moms group at one of the gal’s houses.
We tried to take a group photo and it was a total cluster and wow, I am really, really pale.
Her block was crazy. Everyone dresed up and stood outside handing out candy.
(Where can I get this Elvis costume for next year?)
It must be the place to go because exactly 1 person rang our bell all evening.
After the party Ramona and I watched Twilight (it’s halloweeny right?) and waited for trick-or-treaters. I guess we didn’t need the hemo sized candy bag from costco. Which I am never buying again because we are eating it all fun size piece by fun size piece.
Sorry little dressed up dudes. Next year you are getting pencils!
3 comments November 1st, 2009
