[Christmas isn't a season, it's a Feeling!]

Here is Noah Christmas Eve leaving out his cookies & milk for Santa. The second picture was in his playroom before we got to take everything out of the boxes. We later took out the Laugh & Learn table & put older toys in toy box.

As always we had a great Holiday. Christmas Eve we went to Steve's Grandma's, my Sister's & then had dinner @ Steve's mom's. We were non stop all day. Alissa got Noah the Weeble Tree House, my mom got him the Music Station that hooks up to the TV, A Train Set, hat & whistle. Also a Singamajig & I'm sure I am forgetting things. My Grandpa got him Little Zoomers Racetrack. There is just too much to list. Some other gifts include matching hat/sweatshirts with Daddy that says Little Guy/Big Guy, a Toy Engine, Handy Manny Laptop, Clothes etc. Steve & I made out really well between cash & gift cards to tons of places; movies, dinner, Petsmart, Gas Station, Starbucks, Lord & Taylor, Victoria's Secret. Christmas morning in my stocking was a hot & cold cup for my coffee, Eclipse dvd & Pomegrante Chipolte sauce I use for Chicken. I could go on & on about how spoiled I got (new Sony Bloggie, tickets to see Adam's Family on Broadway etc) but Noah is waiting for me to join him to play with his new toys. Had a great last 2 days, so much fun watching the "OOhhs & AAhh's" from him. We got him his potty, new towels, coloring book/crayons, a few small things but his main gift was the Zainy Zoo. Last night my Step Mom came up from Texas & we will all probably go watch a movie. It's a wrap on Christmas, can't wait to put all our goodies to good use! It's a blizzard out there, hopefully it dies down a bit tomorrow so I can take Noah outside to play. 2011 is around the corner, bring it on!!

[Noah saw Mommy Kissing Santa Claus!]

I had a blast last night. We had the Santa Pub Crawl! I LOVE this picture very much how Noah was looking up at "Mommy kissing Santa!" We went to 7 bars, some that even gave out free pizza, hot dogs & chips. There was over 500 people dressed up. The best was Caroling inside & on the way to the bars. I am proud of Steve for laughing & not whining about dressing up, he embraced it enough to even stop @ 7-11 to get a drink on the way there, everyone was looking @ us, smiling & saying hi! It was nice to drink with my sister too, that doesn't happen often. Earlier in the week I went Christmas shopping with both my mom & dad. I only have one more gift to get before I am totally done. On Friday we went to look at an apartment up in Princeton. Hopefully there is job oppertunities for both of us out there. We had sushi for lunch. Not too much else going on, about to start cooking dinner & Steve will be on his way home. There is a lot of movies coming out that I want to see; Black Swan, The Fighter, Tron. I also want to see No Strings Attached & Source Code when those come out. Hopefully Sara will come tomorrow night to see Black Swan. Maybe I will be back, or maybe I will see ya after Christmas! Have a good one!

[Santabulous Season!]

This picture was taken with the lights off as I left Noah for the night. This is my favorite..he takes his "Jeff" & his puppy in each hand, blows tons of kisses back & forth (even once I shut the door) & yells "Night, night" it's nice when he is ready to sleep & is happy to do so :o)
I have been slacking with computer time. I pretty much just check my Facebook from my phone & that's it. Last Friday I went to Sara's to see Love & Outher Drugs, I had really wanted to try this Gingerbread Martini but Outback was closed crazy early on a Friday night. We ended up @ a local place she visits frequently & had a good drink there. Saturday, I went to Matawan's Tree Lighting & was happy to take a *free (crying) pic with Santa & for that, I'm $24 richer. Sunday, my mom treated me to the Gingerbread Latte I wanted as well as dinner. This week I got the 24 hour Flu & that was horrible. Steve took off from work to take care of Noah & I was in bed all day. Yesterday was really productive. We had Noah's 18 month appointment, Steve's eye appointment, My yearly AND Pancakes haircut. Last night we got takeout & watched Inception, an early Christmas present I gave Steve. I only have one more gift to get (Elyse) & then we're all done. Tomorrow we're going to Lorin's to hangout & they want to give Noah his Christmas presents. Sounds good to me! I'm going to keep this short & sweet. Countdown to Christmas is on!

[THANKS for GIVING me..YOU!]

So Thanksgiving has come & gone. We took my brother down to my Aunt's the night before & spent a lot of time with family, they ordered pizza & we had a nice time. Thursday, we went to a diner for dinner where 100% of the proceeds went to charity. Not my ideal Thanksgiving but happy to do a good deed & we're having a real homemade one this weekend when we have Stevie. Friday @ Midnight I went to Old Navy to stock Noah up on 12-18 months because that's right where most of my baby shower clothes come to an hault. I spent $86 & the reciept says I saved about $70. I got Noah 2 full outfits; A performance fleece one & jeans/sweater, his Jingle Bell Rocker shirt for picture with Santa, a pair of cute pj's. I got myself a pair of jeans that went down $15 from the last time I got a pair & Steve a holiday sweater. Also a few stocking stuffers. I was about 200th in line but was in & out of there within a half hour. Friday during the day we braved the crowd & went to Menlo Mall. Nice mall! Haven't been there in years. I ran in 2 stores, got my brother done for Christmas. We mainly went because I wanted to take Steve to the new happening joint Park East & they had a special if you bring a mall reciept from Black Friday you get 20% off the bill. So later that night Elyse watched Noah & we had 2 drinks each, Edamame, 2 rolls & a burger for 52 including tip. That was sweet. (as was my Almond Joy Martini!) Saturday I took the triplets to see Tangled & it was ssoo cute! Sunday I want to a Benefit my friend was hosting for Cancer. At night we decorated the tree. This is the first time I miss our house in PA. We do a real tree & just having our own space for this big Holiday makes me a little sad. Noah is very curious about the gifts-we had to put a gate up in front of the pile! Tonight's plan is to watch Going the Distance. Not much on the agenda this week other than going to Sara's on Friday to do the boy's Christmas Craft (Ornaments) & the movies (Love & Other Drugs) Right now Noah is napping so I am getting caught up on my Blogs, Facebook & TB. Then I will watch One Tree Hill & maybe nap if there is still time. It is really nasty out today. Def, a PJ all day-day!

[Precious MOMents!]

Gah! Favorite picture of Noah to date! We went back to the mall & they gave us the proofs right away. We also hit up Buy, Buy, Baby & Outback. Saturday I went foodshopping while Steve & DJ did some housework, Sunday we ate @ Steve's mom's house-Pork Roast & yesterday DJ & I went to the mall to pick up a jacket he had on order, I got a Jamba Juice & a couple of perks for checking in on Foursquare. Last night we had an AWESOME dinner! Bacon wrapped steak medalions, sauteed mushrooms/onions & Chicken Brocolli noodles. So good! Tonight is Taco Tuesday. Tomorrow we bring my brother to my aunt's for a few days. If you get a receipt from the local malls on Black Friday, you get 20% off bill @ Park East & I have been wanting Steve to try it. So that's our plan for now. If its not too crazy, that's when we will get Noah's picture with Santa. I think he will wear this red Jingle Bell Rocker shirt for it. Next week Sara & I plan to do our ornament craft. I have all the Holiday cards signed, sealed & waiting to be delivered. Got some new videos of Noah. He says "Sshh, tattoo, thank you, Noah & his buddy Connor (those 2 sound more like "Narney" but that's how he says it!) Must give Sara credit for the title, she saw something that said MOMents & I think its too cute! Thanksgiving we're spending with Steve's side & leftovers for lunch on my side Friday. I am also going with the triplets to see Tangled one day this weekend. I made both Noah's 18m appt & my yearly Gyn on the same day so only one trip out to PA. Time to get ready for naptime.

[I'll Stop the World & Melt with you]

Thats been my phrase for the last 24 hours because last night Steve & I went to the movies to see Unstoppable & when I was in the bathroom this song was on so I texted him with this lyric & he was in the men's room & heard it too so texted back "I feel the difference & its getting better all the time". I don't know why I think that is so cute but I do! Anyways, I am a little late with the updates, also behind on my 365 but too lazy to upload the most recent batch. Lets go back to last week..Thursday, Noah & I went to Sara's. We went together to get Noah's haircut. The lady didn't do that great, but Noah wasn't acting that great either. He was so good last time, I was surprised he was so upset. Then again, I believe it was all about timing and an hour earlier or later could've been different. We also hit up Kidstowne & went down the slides with the boys & let them roam freely. We ate a yummy meal & called it a day. Later on @ night Steve got a tattoo done by my sister in law's boyfriend of our wedding date. Its cool, its like a math problem (idk how to make a fraction on the computer to really describe it) Friday we went to get our Holiday pictures taken. I am happy how everything turned out besides the fact that my proofs have yet to be mailed to me a week later! It has always been by the next day. So tomorrow we're going there in person since the last 7 phone calls didn't get anything accomplished! Friday night was fun, we went Ice Skating. It was my first time in 10 years or so & Steve's first time. I knew he would be good since he is an awesome rollerblader. We took Stevie & my brother also & had lots of laughs. When we got home we were still pretty pumped so Steve took out his rollerblades & DJ took out his bike & we took turns riding & having running relays in the parking lot accross the street. On Saturday myself, Noah & Stevie went to Target & I got a bunch of Christmas shopping done. Noah is pretty much set, maybe something to open since I can't really wrap the potty or Zainy Zoo. For his stocking; a penguin "sippy sip" (SO cute when Noah says this!) a turtle loofa for the bath, a Singamajig & another fork/spoon set. I also got him Pj's to wear Christmas Eve. I let Stevie pick out a couple things to save for Christmas as well as a book to take home that day. We got the triplets Cinderella's Magical Vanity-I can't wait to see their reaction! Devlin got some Toy Story 3 Action Links & Activity Book. Didn't do much this week, stayed in for the most part but like I said I will be out tomorrow to go back to the mall for my proofs, I need to get stamps for the Christmas Cards & will probably do a food shop. Alrighty, I am probably leaving out a bunch but I have Vampire Diaries & Grey's I can watch before bed. Night!

[Merry Monday!]

Beauty Mates! Not too much new since my last update. Thursday Sara came to see the house-we didn't get to do a walk through & have me explain all my ideas but we went to this new place called Park East. We tried new sushi, really nice place & the best part was when we checked in on Foursquare we got 10% off the bill..that or the fried banana dessert! I will go back with Steve or maybe Danielle when she comes now that we're settled. After we tried desperatly to cause trouble or find people to hangout with but guess Thursday nights around these parts are pretty dead. She has a few local places by her that she wants us to try so we're going to try to have a Mom's night out at least once a month, also have to meet up for playdates as well. Saturday I met up with Danielle for lunch & shopping. I was considering getting a pair of Uggs but when I went to Old Navy they had ones SO similiar for 34 oppose to 140 so I snagged them. I like them for their looks, I don't need a pricy name tag a long with it, over that! I wore them yesterday & they were really comfy. Steve came to my Grandma's on the clock to do some work for her. It was cool seeing him work & Noah wore dad's safety vest. While there my mom & Grandma asked for Noah's Christmas List. Last night we ate @ Donna's for Elyse's Birthday Dinner. I am really loving getting to see them all the time. I scheduled our Picture People Appointment for Friday before Stevie gets his braces on the following week. I am happy to do it so early because Santa is already out in the mall & it was a madhouse, seems Christmas is coming even earlier this year. I also have a cute idea for our Christmas Cards if I can get Steve to play along with it. Have lots of shows to catch up on so I am going to get going. Bye, Bye!

[Happy Hal10weekend..and a whole lot more!]

Reeewwwwwwwind..before I get to Halloween let's pick up where I left off. Friday Oct 22 Steve, Noah & I went to the mall on the quest to find me the perfect dress for Raigan's wedding. This was the first wedding/reason to dress up since before I was pregnant so I really just wanted to feel good. After searching high & low I accomplished this by finding something very different & unique. We ate @ PF Changs for lunch & left there 47 bucks richer since the chicken lettuce wraps literally broke Steve's tooth! Now he has to go to the dentist on their dime & its taking a long time waiting to talk to their insurance company & such. Wedding was beautiful, as was the couple. As the week went on we went on a double date with Elyse, my sister in law & her boyfriend. Her & I have always been close but now we're besties talking all through out the day, everyday. I am enjoying being so close to my in law's & my neices. We saw Catfish & then snuck in to see Paranormal Activity. I was really scared to do this..I don't break rules often! I also went with her to start looking for places for her & the girls to move in to.Thursday, was our Roll n Treat Stroller Stride class. He had the best costume if I may say so & mom's were asking to take pictures and that they wanted to "eat him up with a spoon!" This Friday, we were supposed to go to the Rocky Horror Picture Show but it was sold out. My other sister in law Ashley was upset about it & really wanted to do something, she had free passes to the movies so just her & I saw Hereafter. Saturday, we got our tickets in advance & went to the show. WOW. Crazy! It was very sexual, graphic & a good time. Out of a sold out show I, Kristi, won first prize for costume (Crayola Crayon lol) I won a Jason doll but still it was exciting beating out Lady Gaga, Snookie & more! You have to do a "Virgin" challenge if it is your first time there, get up dance & run around. I don't see how people go every weekend but I would go again for my Birthday or something. My closet is done, we are really about 90% done with everything there is to do here. I LOVE it! It has a built in desk with a light that I am working at as we speak. Finally, Halloween. We were up & out the door by noon. First stop was to Raigan's new place & we stayed for about an hour. It was their first time meeting Noah & they adored him. They said countless times that he is so perfect & just what they hope for when their first baby is due this May. A lot of my friends are pregnant & due around the same time I was..wonder if I should lend out any of my maternity clothes? Another busy weekend ahead, Friday trying out this new place Park East with Sara. Will only be the second time that we go out to eat, take our time & have some drinks since the boys. Saturday, I am having lunch & hanging out with Danielle. Ok, feels good to be caught up on this, 365 Blog, pictures etc..now off to get caught up on shows before Bean wakes up.

[Itsy Bitsy Noah!]

**Before I start my post..for those that follow, you may not know I have a 365 Blog which could be found here (I warn you I do not shoot with anything fancy & don't really put time in making the kid pose or getting a great shot)WHY can't I make this clicky? http://dailydoseofnoah.blogspot.com/

Gah, how could you not smile looking at this picture!? Thursday, after Stroller Stride class we went to Sara's & she made a really good Pomgranate Chicken for lunch & then ran some errands. Friday was the Mummy & Boo Party which the weather luckily held up for. Saturday the whole family went to the farm & lunch-I'm talking both parents, my Grandma, Alissa, Steve (x2), Devlin & DJ..(Noah & I are a given!) We had a really nice time on the hayride & all the mazes & corn kingdom! Sunday was a beautiful day & we carved pumpkins. We made a N for Noah. Finally around 3 my sister, myself & brother headed out to Fright Fest. The lines were a breeze & we really got our money's worth-though ssooo expensive!! It was my brother's first time on upside down rides so it was really fun seeing him take it all in. We came home to no power & that remained for about 15 hours..no internet for about 30 some odd hours. Last night we went to Ganga for sushi. This was one of the only times I ever tasted something & thought "OMG this tastes soo fresh" I never actually think about it. Today my brother had to leave school early because something was in his eye..yeah, seems silly! I just got back from the food store, we're making Tacos tonight & while I was there I got Chicken Thighs to make the Pomgranate Chicken, this will be a little different since I couldn't find the same dressing. Later on in this week I have a haircut, have to get a wedding & baby shower card & have both events on Saturday. Also, must get a dress by then. I am really excited for this wedding & seeing some High School friends. Glad to be all up to date for now.

[Hello, Mommy!]

Not sure if I have gone in much detail just how much this lil booger has started talking. I just took a video the other night & he was on a roll saying "Dog, Puppy, Bye bye, DJ (my brother),Daddy & Mommy" I was in Carters the other day & he was going on & on with "Mommy" & a lady stopped & said "There is no mistaking that-it's clear as day" it was nice. He even says it in his sleep! The other day Steve & I were cracking up..he is calling me, I go in & he is belly down, eyes closed-asleep! Too cute! He also says "Up, Socks, Sippy Sip" & when you say "brush teeth" he makes the swish, swish noise (hard to explain but he's acting out the noise it makes) Yesterday was another Stroller Strides class @ Monmouth Mall. It was fun! I was window shopping as we were power walking by & was eyeing these sneakers, I never buy sneakers so as soon as class was done, the mall was just opening & "strolled" right in & got them. I didn't end up getting any of the toner ones which I originally wanted. I also got a breast cancer shirt from Lady Footlocker which I can wear to class as well as tonight's "Paint a Pumpkin Pink" event @ my local Starbuck's. It is a $3 donation & they supply pumpkin, paint & samples of their fall beverages. Tomorrow from Stride class I am supposed to head up to Sara's to do our prep for the Mummy & Boo Party. Today is such a nice day, bummed it is not looking good for Friday. Right now Noah is behind me playing in the play room while I sit on the rocking chair.

In other news, I am currently phone-less! Well, I have a pay as you go @ the moment. We were on a payment plan for our cell/house phone/cable etc package & when we moved & turned house line off we now broke contract meaning payment plan is off the table & we have a heavy amount to pay before they will turn it back on. Sucks. But I will get by-Thank god for internet!

Hopefully be back next time with better news!

[Batty for Daddy!]

I have some down time while Steve is working on his brakes & Noah is napping. Today is my favorite day of the week-Friday Family Day. Steve is off & every Friday we're doing something fun together. Last week was Let's Pretend & today was Pumpkin Picking. As usual, minor bumps along the way. The first 3 places we tried were closed besides Sat & Sun!? Luckily, someone wrote me where they went on my Facebook so we tried there & were able to still do it. Many people stopped & commented how cute Noah was in his outfit. This is his first time in "6-12" & it was a little baggy but ok. We let Noah roam the fields, get dirty & enjoy. When I got home I made his First Dentist Appointment which if I had done before 12 months it would've been free so that stinks! One of the pictures shown is of him talking on his imaginary phone..he does this often!

Yesterday, I had my first Stroller Strides class & man am I sore! I wasn't expecting something so intense the first class but I am glad to be getting out there & doing something special with Bean. There is 11 Mommy's & we get in a circle, face our little ones & sing songs to them as we do the workout. We do a warm up, 40 minutes of power walking, mat time, and cool down. Lot's of squats & exercise with resistance tubes. We would hold on to the strollers as we did lunges & such. Shortly after we had a conference with all Stevie's teachers & it didn't go all that well. He is averaging out in the C range, which yeah..most of us been there from time to time but in High School!! Not 6th grade! He also is never opening his locker himself & has given the combo out to numerous kids which we are not happy about. He also can't sit still & is distracting other students. On top of that he is going to the bathroom way too much when we know he normally doesn't go enough. Not too sure what we're going to do about all this. It is pretty cool that now a days they have a Parent Portal where you can look online & see their averages, homework & test scores. Last night we went on a Sushi Date @ a new place we've never tried. We pick up Stevie in 10 minutes & starting tomorrow he will be doing some community service @ my sister's dog adoption @ Petsmart. He needs to take some focus off of the video games & being spoiled & start giving back to the community. We are also going to PA again, hopefully for the last time. Tonight we're eating @ Steve's mom's for his Birthday dinner-stuffed peppers! Yay.


I am out of time, but I will be back to tell you a heartstopping, close call story that I had with Noah all the day. I keep thinking about it & getting upset! I will leave you in suspense (all 2 readers lol) until next time!

[Design on a Dime!]

Finally, a pretty completed look @ our new living quarters. It started out as one big room and we added a wall, paint, turned walk in closet into a playroom, & redid the bathroom. I am very happy with the result. All that's left is for my dad to make us a custom closet. This has been taking up a majority of my time going back & forth between NJ & PA but after this weekend it should all be done. Last weekend we got the Uhaul & moved pretty much everything. (PS-that is my dad in the picture not DH hehe)

Going back earlier last week, we ate dinner as an "Extended Family" @ Chilli's on Thursday (Stevie with both parents & step parents)Friday, we took Noah to Let's Pretend & had a great family day, we finished off the night by going to Char, the fancy place Steve has been eyeing. Danielle & Buddy met us there. The place was decorated REALLY nice & I would love to go back in the summer or late spring to eat @ a Cabana. The bread they served was Pretzel bread & we all loved that! Food was awesome but pricey. Everything was Ala Carte & we had aged steaks. This Tuesday was supposed to be my first Stroller Stride class but they cancelled due to..well clouds I guess because it wasn't raining at all. There was another mom who showed up so we decided to go walking anyway. The next class is tomorrow & I am looking forward to it. We all also have a conference during the day with all Stevie's teachers since he has not been doing to well. Possibly the 4 of us "parents" are going to Ganga, best sushi place around thus far. Tonight I am making my Homemade baked Mac & Cheese for everyone & finally this weekend will be final packing/unpacking, possible pumpkin picking since it will be nice, and hopefully within the next few weeks taking our dogs to the local dog park. Noah is picking up on a lot of new words & getting better @ using his fork & spoon as well as no longer throwing his bowl off the highchair which is nice. He is napping now so I better watch a few more of these shows I have been slacking on. Whew, fills good to be caught up on everything!

[You smile, I smile]

I left off last Monday. Hard to remember what I did on Tuesday, but I know Wednesday we went to our free class @ Little Gym & had so much fun! I am considering that or maybe this new place that opened Let's Pretend. Speaking of which, Steve is off Friday's & Saturday's so our plan for Friday was to take Noah to Let's Pretend. I was really excited about it but when we went it was locked & there was a sign that you had to reserve time for Open Play. That really rained on my parade! On top of that Friday night was Sushi Lounge for Alissa's 30th & I was really counting on Lorin to pull through & pick up my other cousin Janel on the way to make this as special for Alissa as possible. As expected, Lorin bailed last minute screwing over Janel who was really excited about it. I was super pissed but didn't let it ruin my night. We had a great time. I was loving the music & vibe. We had drinks & apps in the lounge area while waiting for our table. I ordered the Totowa:spicy tuna, shrimp, avocado and tempura fl akes, topped with salmon and spicy mayonnaise wrapped in soy paper & this next one is pretty different, Baja Roll:soft shell crab and shrimp tempura, guacamole and roasted bell peppers wrapped in soy served with mustard dressing. I loved them both. Meanwhile back @ home Steve had the boys (Stevie included) they watched Ironman 2 & worked on Noah's room. Saturday we went to Monmouth Mall, got Noah his first Christmas present of the year-Elephant Pillow Pet. Steve & I both got some clothes & ate @ Wild Buffalo Wings which was really good. We got a sampler of 24 wings that you can pick 4 different sauces to go on it. From there we swung home & then went to Cheesequake where the boys & even myself played some bat & ball. We took Stevie home on Sunday & then I went to Raigan's Bridal Shower which was nice to see a few people from school & catch up. They played a fun game that everytime Raigan got an answer wrong about her fiance she had to put a bubblelicous in her mouth so she ending up drooling & couldn't talk with 11 pieces @ the end! Next week I will meet up with them for some 80's dancing but first, Steve has been wanting to try this place CHAR it looks REALLY nice! I was even looking into their party packages just in case it's an idea for his 30th.Last night after Noah went to sleep we went to the movies to see The Town. It was good, but I probably liked Takers better. We saw a few future movies we want to see on the previews. I have a busy weekend ahead so I will be back next week with all the updates!

For some reason I can't link the website; http://www.charsteakhouse.com/

[Momma's RoCk Star!]

Rewind to last Tuesday: The Picture People "Special" Rock Shoot. For starters, it was pretty lame. I was expecting them to have a lot more props. Bringing the boys together didn't turn out to be the best plan & getting nice shots of them together was an Epic Fail. However, as shown above he "rocked" through his shoot & made it easy for me this time. Thinking back to last time..its not like he was bad, he just wanted to do his own thing & I have to expect as he gets older the pictures might not always go as planned or how I want them. Ah well. Then we shopped a bit & got Cheesesteaks to eat back @ Sara's & gave the boys a bath together. This week has been rough because none of us have been feeling that well so progress has not been made so much on Noah's new room but his Playroom is pretty close to being done sans some pictures to be hung & I got him a small shelf so I could still hang up a few sweaters or outfits. Our bedroom looks awesome & I can't wait to get our bed here. Right now we have one of those portible closets up, kitchen table for a desk & Aerobed but it shows close enough to the end result & I love what we see. Last night my dad & brother joined us in here for our new tradition of watching the new show Boardwalk Empire together, so that was fun. Noah LOVES the playroom & will literally play in there for hours. He is very content with playing with himself but whenever he has been around CJ, us or Devlin, he has never cried when they have taken a toy or anything which is really good considering he is not in a daycare or has been taught to share. Guess he's just a natural nice guy! The last 2 days I have went out with my mom picking up some color accents for the room & such. Got Noah new shoes for his costume & cute new jammies with a credit I had @ BRU. OH & last week I met my cousin Janel for lunch so that was cool. Hopefully some point this week I will get to the movies to see both The Town & Easy A. Busy weekend ahead as well, out for Alissa's Birthday on Friday to Sushi Lounge & Sunday I have Raigan's Bridal Shower. Ok caught up to speed again, my job here is done!

[All for Fall!]

So I come on to update my week in review to find that my whole Blog Layout was no longer supported by its host so I had to scramble to get something else. Then I updated to the new editor & it took away the picture button so I switched back to this one-it says it's going away soon, how will I upload pictures then? It will be a royal pain in the arsh if I have to upload it to a different website, copy code & all that jazz. Anyway, earlier on in the week we went to PA for the night to get some stuff done around there, while we were there people came to look at the house also. Finally end in sight here in NJ since our room is all done besides it needing to be cleaned out & filled up with our furniture. Well that & my dad is making us a closet & we need to get the blinds. Noah's room is primed & ready to be painted & this weekend his play room is completed & is super duper cute!Noah is very excited about it however, keeps taking a part his foam mat!We really need to get back to PA to get all his toys now! Last night Steve & I took a midnight stroll down to Kat Shack, a local bar. That was a spur of the moment treat & I put on one of my new ON sweaters for the walk. We each had 2 drinks & enjoyed the live music. I just started to Bump again (the baby website I used to be obsessed with) Come to find out a lot of people love my Grandparent's names (Audrey, which is making a come back) & Nicolo-that I was surprised to see how many people liked & also liked Nico as a nick name. Neither of those would be first name possibilites but who knows, maybe middle! Some point this week I need to set up an appointment with Brookdale to see if I can bang out these last few credits. Not sure if I even updated about going to Sanford Brown? OH in exciting news I have Raigan's shower, bachelorette & wedding all coming up within the next few weeks. Hope to get a dress soon. Tuesday Sara & I are taking the boys for a special Rock Themed Photo Shoot so hopefully Noah will be a little more coopertive this time! Ok we're about to watch a few more Sunday shows.

ETA:Today is also Grandparent's Day so I am going to get them a nice picture Tuesday (hopefully) @ the shoot to frame!

[Just haven't met you yet!]

SoO, Danielle's 30th Bash has come & gone so fast. We had a great time! As always with us, it didn't go off without a hitch but I will get to that. We pregamed @ Michelle's & there was 30th decor all around. "30 Sucks" Lollypops, steamers & more. Michelle made a drink which was by far the best of the night & it had floating cranberries in it. Must get the recipe. I gave Danielle her Flip camera & it was a great reaction..especially from a girl who could buy everything herself! She charged the camera right away but I don't think we got any sane/good videos out of that night! After a few drinks & cake we headed over to GLO. I don't feel like typing the whole thing but the place was set up nice & we had a great time, HOWEVER they were only offering two dishes off of whole menu. That was annoying. We stayed there for a little over 2 hours & then went to one other place before having some final drinks & girl talk back @ M's. The theme song of the night was Buble's "Just haven't met you yet" pretty curious to see how that video came out! Steve came to pick me up, I was pretty buzzed & burst into hysterics to see Noah in the backseat @ 330 am! Yesterday we went to Lorin's for a BBQ to see my third cousin Kelly & Madalyn who we never see. Later on, Steve & I had our third date night-this time to Ganga the sushi place I really like. We had Edmame, Sushi Starter, St Patrick roll, and Sushi Pizza. It once again rocked. Right now Steve is working & dad is finishing up the cieling & putting up the fan. It is almost time to start moving stuff in, can't wait!

[My Heart to You is Given]

I have been so bad with updating & even now I can't get into all that is new. The main thing is the rooms are finally getting there, Steve & I had our second date night to see The Takers, tomorrow I am going out for Danielle's 30th & am very excited so I will be back soon to give those details. I got my transcripts & I am only 19 credits away (5 more classes) from getting my Associates Degree. I had a meeting @ a Medical Teaching School Sanford Brown & hope to get in to Sonography. Still not sure the best route but looking into a few options. I got Noah's Fall shopping pretty much done & I started his Christmas List. So far-Potty, Growth Chart & The famous Pillow Pets everyone is raving about. Not going to go nuts since he still has Birthday presents still in the boxes! Can't wait for my lil man to have his own space to play! Stroller Strides starts next month & later on this month I have my free class @ Little Gym. I am also going to look into that being a future Birthday Party idea. We watch Sprout everyday so I know I want to put his name on TV for his big day! :o)OK, Steve finally turned of the Xbox so let me continue this at a later date. Night!

[Time to Face the Changes]

This is Noah's newest discovery-wanting to go down steps. He fell a few times & now he cries, points & points when he goes next to them. He also is slowly moving away from "whose that" & now saying "Uh oh" & shrugs his shoulders. He also holds his hands behind his back a lot & I love it. Last Saturday I went to my Grandma's for lunch & we took Noah to the local park. We are full steam ahead with the wall/doors. The sheet rock, insalation, door & spackle are now up. Up next: replacing the ceiling, putting up a fan, make a closet, paint AND playroom. The bathroom has been switched over to our liking & I love it. Other than the normal stresses of not being home, getting used to the situation, having my brother with me 24/7 it has been good. I mean, we are having fun & enjoying our meals etc. Once we are out of the living room & clothes unpacked/bed here thinks it will be more like home! Today I got the onesie that goes under his costume & eyed up some sweaters for future fall purchases. We have Stevie for the next 2 days & tomorrow we will be back to good ole PA. Next Tuesday I have an appointment @ Sanford Brown to look into furthering a career & be ready to go by the time Noah starts Pre School. As of now it looks like Danielle's Birthday will be next Saturday which she picked a club pretty close to here so that rocks & then Alissa's will be the 18th possibly in AC @ Pool Bar. And this concludes my weekly update. Laters!

[Itsy, Bitsy, Beautiful!]

I have really been slacking on here but it is not as easy when I have been out & about so much, not to mention working on our space so much. Since I last wrote, we went to the Spraygrounds as planned with the triplets which was fun, Noah got his haircut & did SO good, but his mood did not carry through to his Picture People appointment however, I am content with the few that we did get. Steve & I had our first of many date nights & saw Salt which was ok. Next time we will go out to eat so we can have more intimate socialization. I am on a quest to find the best sushi in the area & Kicky's is already knocked off the list. It was Heather's Birthday & she was getting together with Sara local to me so I was going to tag along. I suggested Ganga, the sushi place that was high on my list & I heard through word of mouth. This would be my first time seeing Sara in over 2 months. I decided to go. Heather didn't end up coming out but Sara & I had a lot to discuss. We laid everything out on the table & enjoyed the hell out of our food & drink. I will be going back to that place. Tomorrow-Fri I will be back in my Beddy Bye in PA & able to go to the last 2 swim classes. I mailed away for my transcripts & have been getting info on getting a certification in the medical field. We got an offer on the house but still won't know what the offer is until it comes through in writing so who knows if it's even legit. And finally, as for my subject-I did end up getting Noah the "Itsy Bitsy" costume because they had it in the store which would save me like $9 for S&H plus, it was @ TCP so I was able to use my 15% off coupon. Now I still need to get leggins (probably girl ones lol) & a black onesie for underneath. Ok that is my update for now..my brother asked if he could make us dinner tonight so this should be interesting!

[Look into my life as a Mommy & Wife!]

Lots new, so little time! From last Thursday on we've been staying @ my dad's while he's in Texas. First, it is dangerous being so close to Starbuck's! I have gotten it at least 3 times this week. I have been keeping SO busy going all over the place & hardly using any gas. However, I miss my bed like crazy-everything will be so much easier once the rooms are ready. Got a cute sundress I have been eyeing for Devlin's Second Birthday party which is the last Sunday of the month. Got a whole new bathroom set that will go great with the bathroom, today got Noah the sneakers I really like as well as an outfit to match & a foam floor mat that will go great in his new "Rock & Roll" playroom. The check from work is deposited & we are ready to get the paint, new keys made, odds & ends to make this transition as easy as possible. Last week before we came to NJ I went on a playdate with my friend Geri & Michelle who both have baby boys. Michelle just got a swing set & sandbox, it was really nice but Noah & I both got stung by bees! It was so sad. Noah was better about it than I was..the ice bothered him more. Swim class has been going well but stinks that I am missing 2 classes. I am joining a Stroller Strider class that I am very excited about. I love doing the swim class & this is something that will make me feel good about myself..even if its just working off a Starbuck's drink! The good news is they do this through out the year so I can do the Winter/Spring/Summer one if I want to keep it going. Its in a pavillion that will be open if nice & glass windows up if its too cold. So we'll see. Sunday we went to the Firemen's Picnic & had a great time. Food selection was awesome & Noah had a great time playing in the moonwalk & hula hoops! Been to the mall, stores, Grandma's for dinner etc, etc. Tomorrow we're supposed to go to the Spraygrounds & Thursday to "Snip & Snaps" for Noah's First Haircut & Picture People. Not sure how the lil guy will be now that he's so mobile. In other news, I am 90% sold on having Bean be "Itsy Bitsy Spider" for Halloween. I am sure I am forgetting a ton but we're in the middle of watching Diary of a Wimpy Kid. Its been great being so local to Stevie & even better Steve being so close to work! Less than 15 minute commute. They gave him a 2007 Ford Ranger which is sweet. Oh btw, picture above is me letting Noah try a marshmellow! Bad momma!

[525,600 Minutes]

That is what I should've named Noah's 365 Blog doh! Well I write that today because it has been 1 year since my Grandpa died. In more sad news, they found a blood clot in my sister's brain! Now she has to go for even more tests. Yuck. It hasn't been a week since my last post but since enough new has happened, I figured I can sneak another one in..Saturday I met up with Danielle to go see Charlie St Cloud. It was good, I didn't cry though. After we went over to the mall & I picked out a nice shirt for Alissa's 30th Birthday & decided to get a dress for Danielle's. As of now we're going to a Restaurant/Lounge/Club in NY & spending the night. Danielle has enough travel points to get us a free room which is sweet. I picked up 2 Chiweenie puppies to take in for the week on Saturday as well & had Saladworks! I keep forgetting to mention the movies we've been watching here @ home Killers: Dumb as expected, Repo Men: Pretty good/gross, Invention of Lying: Enjoyed it. Today Noah has his Dr's appointment which went well. He basically grew 2" & gained 2lbs in the last 2 months. After that we had 2 hours to kill until my appointment so we went to Sonic & Target. At Target we were sneaky & returned the shopping cart cover which we never ended up using so took the store credit to get Bean letters for the bath tub, holder for his toys, some food & snacks. I saw that Pampers is copying Huggies by now making all kinds of fancy diapers with plaid & such. Steve stayed with Noah while I went in for my Implanon so now I am set for up to 3 years. So far not hurting. We have been going all over god's creation since he has been home so until Saturday other than swim class & food shopping we're laying low for awhile. Saturday is when Debbie goes home to Tx & my dad is going with her for 10 days. We will stay a few days there & a few here. During that stay we want to see Salt, go to Spraygrounds with triplets & go to Kicky's where Danielle & I ate that time we went to Breakfast Club. It took over Boston Market & is now an awesome sushi joint & my mom gave us coupons. OOHH, yesterday I made the Summer Corn Salad on the Hellman's commercial, we both enjoyed it & had it with BBQ Chicken. Guess we're up to speed for now. Ciao.

**Noah was also featured on the Blog of where I got his Birthday Decor from. I just sent her a pic of him on the positive feedback & she asked to use it. So proud!**
http://www.maryhadalittleparty.com/2010/07/mary-had-little-party-parties.html

[Just another Manic FUNday!]

Let's see where did I leave off? Well I spent about 12 hours working on all the post cards & got those all mailed out. I got my Profit Sharing cash so that was awesome, Steve is FINALLY starting work on Monday, hope nothing stalls that again. It has been great having him home though, did a lot of daytrips,him coming to the Swim Classes with me. Oh Yeah, the swim classes started since my last post. His first one was on Tuesday. There is twins that are 13 months old, a baby girl that is a year, then a few other boys that are around 2. We did Hokey Pokey, Wheels on the bus, Noah went underwater a few times & today they had me stand about 2 ft away and they send him off to me & he kicks his legs & goes under! It is scary, but he really doesn't seem to mind it. He also jumps off the side into the pool. As the classes go on there will be drills with noodles, boogie boards. I am so glad to do this with him. We had a great day yesterday. We went to the Splash Park on the beach. He loved it & didn't mind the ocean either. I am thinking about doing the Spraygrounds in Colts Neck for his Second Birthday. I know it is far away but I love that I have something like that as an option! Then I will just order subs, eat @ the pavillion-good stuff. Back to yesterday, We ate @ Joe's Crab Shack for the first time & LOVED it! There was so many things off the menu we want to try so must go back. Steve & I both had the Crabs, Noah had Fish Sticks. I even had a Sweet Vodka Tea which was good. Now Noah is sleeping, Steve is about to make Steaks & we're just relaxing. When I take Noah for his 15 month photos will be the same day he gets his first haircut..it's time! Went to Babies R Us again yesterday..no Halloween Costumes are sticking out for me yet..best one was a Vampire with this cape with red skulls on it. Not sold. But as time goes on I know there will be more. I really want him to be Popeye but haven't found one for lil boy's. Future plans:Take Noah to Knobles. They have a lot there for the little ones, its local & you pay per ride which will be cheaper than paying per ticket. I think I covered everything, be back in a week or so.

[Chasing Fireflies]

Ok did a lot in the last week. Tuesday we met up with Danielle & Buddy to see Inception in Imax while Noah stayed at Alissa's. It was the best movie I have seen in a LONG time, maybe even The Departed, who Leo also stars in. He is always in great movies! I also picked up some side work to help Alissa out. She has over 1,000 postcards that needs to be stamped & filled out. I really should start working on that. She also told me I could maintain her Companies Facebook Page.Wednesday we got the house all cleaned up & listed. Thursday was a GREAT day. We went to this new park suggested by one of the meet up mom's to Firefly Park. It was the best (free) park I have been to. Had a lot of new stuff I have never seen & there was tons for Noah to do & there's even more for him to do next year. Awesome slides, sandboxes & more. Then we went down to NJ since it was a Stevie weekend & took my brother. Dad made awesome wings. We also hung @ my mom's for awhile. Friday night both Danielle & I had things to vent about so we met up for Frozen Raspberry & Watermelon Margarita's as well as dinner..her treat! Yesterday, the boys went fishing for awhile while I hung in with Noah..some of his new "tricks" are sticking his tounge out @ us & my favorite is I will always take the phone & say "Hi Noah, it's mommy I love you ok bye" & he always laughs..well now he holds an invisible phone to his ear & wants me to say it, or if I say it on a real phone he still holds his own imaginary one. Today we're about to have some lunch, head over to Babies R Us to pick up some bowls & a new tooth brush for Bean. I am looking for the bowl that has a suction cup on bottom so it can't just be thrown off, then on to the Families. We are not on the baby kick however, we both agreed on a new middle name for a girl so I am excited about that & I think it's one we will stick with no matter how long we wait! :o)Like I mentioned, I am taking out my Profit Sharing Account, already talked to the Dr about that..that will be a nice chunk of change. For some reason Steve just got a check for $450 from left over Unemployment back from way back when, that was a nice surprise! OH in further annoying news that I messed up my Blogs! On my 365 one the picture came down like they took it off Photobucket or something & when I went to change it I did this one which I never really wanted to change. Then when I changed that one I can no longer find the spot to change the fonts & make them match. There used to be a "Page Element" spot..help anyone?? Think that pretty much leads us up to now, come Tuesday & Thursday we start our swim lessons. Planning full steam ahead on both Alissa & Danielle's 30th..got some ideas what I would like to get the Mr for his Birthday but we will see. See you next week!

[Summer time & the Living's Easy!]

Saturday was the Bar Crawl for Chelsea's Bachelorette party. I am SO glad I went, we had the greatest time. That was my first bar crawl & I would love to do more. I have both Alissa & Danielle's 30th Birthday Bash in September-can't wait for that! We went to 10 bars, drank, danced, all covers were waived since we had enough people. Yesterday we went to the Wurst Festival to have some Wursts & German Beer with Buddy & Danielle. After we took Noah to the pool in his newest suit & matching flip flops-so cute! Today Steve was able to exchange the shoes for the next size since they were a little tight. Change of plans with the workfront with Steve. He is now going to be working "in house" instead of being independant which is so much better.Bad news is after having a full week off he is now off even longer until Thursday, hopefully not longer. The good news is this will be easily transferred to Matawan area when we move & could be switched to Texas as well if that's where we end up! I got in the mail my profit sharing statement from work which has over 4,000 in it. I will probably just cash it out, it is seperate from my 401k which I could keep or cash out as well. Tomorrow Alissa is watching Noah & we are going on a date to see Inception in Imax with Danielle & Buddy..I REALLY hope we like it, there is never mind blowing movies out anymore! Steve is on his way home & we will probably head up to the pool again & I want to clean as well. That's it for now, will be back with my movie review!!

[Next time baby, I'll be Bullet Proof]

I didn't forget about you, I just have SO much to write & a ton I will forget I am sure. Let's see..The job is Steve's when he wants it..he took off all week of work since we had Stevie. We had an awesome time thus far. Monday we picked up Stevie nice & early & went to Hurricane Harbor. We were there all the way until closing which was nice because towards the end the lines got really short. We first all hit up the wave pool. This was our first time trying out the umbrella stroller which worked well. I didn't want to bring our main one since he would be going in & out of it wet. Then Stevie & I went on the new ride of 2010 Tornado which was AWESOME but so short as usual. It was a pain carrying a float that fits 4 people for just the 2 of us! After we went over to the kid area where it had the buckets that tip over, all the spouts etc. The boys then went on a few while I stayed on the sandy area with Noah watching people play volleyball.Steve did this 75' straight down drop slide that poor Stevie chickened out of twice..it was crazy! He finally went on Tornado last, so Stevie went on that one twice. We didn't want to eat while running back & forth on slides so we were SO hungry..I got lucky when the Birthday Boy picked SUSHI for dinner. We headed over to Kyoto on Rt 9 & my gosh, they had so much we wanted to try & everything that we did try was awesome so I will be happy when I am a "Joisey Girl" again & we can go there more often. As if the day wasn't long enough we still stopped to see my dad for a bit & got home way late. Tuesday we had planned to go camping since it was the first time we had Stevie his entire Birthday we really wanted to make this week special. We let him pick out a new fishing pole & he picked one to match my car & was excited about that. He even caught a fish on Tuesday morning but an hour in the rain started so that was cut short. Instead we took a family trip to the movies to see Despicable Me-Bean included! I had sippy's & fruit snacks handy, we went early in the day in hopes it wouldn't be too crazy & Noah LOVED it! He was dancing, clapping, certainly had some loud (but happy) outbursts & fell asleep towards the end. We were able to enjoy the movie & have a nice time. Steve made Chicken Quasedillas & Stuffed Jalepenos for his Birthday dinner. Wednesday was another rainy day. We pretty much just hung in & relaxed. We were able to get prefect copies of A Team & Grown Ups. Today's first stop was to The Children's Place to use the Gift Card Noah got. I am only getting Fall clothes now because he is so set on summer clothes. There is a bunch he hasn't even worn since they will be closer to the end of summer in size 6-9, but he did wear one today for the first time! The other night we did a Fall Fashion Show & he tried on the outfit I got last week. My house is 67 degrees-he wears long sleeves a lot in here! Anyway, got one full outfit that I like for him. Then we were off to see the triplets. Ok it is nearing 3am so I am going to have to cut this a little short but we had another great family day saw both sides & took Stevie home. Tomorrow he has dentist appointment & may get his braces. I was supposed to stay @ my dad's all week with my brother but Debbie is now staying until August 7 & then my dad is flying back with her for the week & I will go @ that time-maybe for good by then. My dad is getting a little too excited & carried away in ideas for how to do the rooms & even a little playroom for Bean. I already know how I want everything painted & anxious to get it all in motion. Now he is trying to talk us into going to Texas & get our dream house after saving awhile for a down payment. We will see! Now we are home sweet home & still have 3 whole days to enjoy each other's company. So pool is in our plans for tomorrow. Noah is a CHAMP @ walking, he gets himself up without holding on to anything & is changing drastically. I wake up every morning laughing when we hear him saying "What's that?" over & over. Now he points & wants to know what everything is. Lurveeeeee him so! I am enjoying this busy schedule & have great plans for Saturday night with the girlies & Sunday is the Wurst Fest with Buddy & Danielle. Finally on Tuesday I should get my car back. I am probably forgetting some things but this is all I can do for now! Here is a Fall sneak peak!

[.Turn up the Heat!.]

Daddy was home with us Monday & Tuesday. The house is looking good as well as the yard. Spent more time @ the pool & got some color, one of the neighbors gave Noah a GC to Children's Place so that's cool. On our way to drop my car off for inspection & take Pancakes to get his haircut yesterday I hit a deer. It sucked. My whole bumper & grill need to be replaced. It looked pretty bad but when Steve got there he was able to get the bumper back under the grill making it look pretty good. Yesterday was H O T outside, Wow! We still managed to have a nice day & went out for Longhorn for the first time in like 4 months. Noah still is not liking any other fruit other than Bananas as you can see in the Watermelon Fail above. Noah & I also signed up for 8 swim classes July 26-August 18th twice a week for only $25..noway I would pass that up. Jessica & Tyler joined too. Tomorrow Steve has an interview @ Cablevision; Company Truck, Paid Vacation, 401k, all the stuff he should have already..right in Woodbridge/Piscataway area & if all that goes well then looks like we will be going back to NJ for sure! Real Estate Agent will be here later this week, we just have to decide if we have time to wait or if we want to consider a short sale..or worse. Hopefully not! We just know we're ready to take a few steps back to get in the location we want to be in & there's no time better than the present! I'm excited & ready. There is also a huge possibility of me going back for night classes @ Brookdale since I already have half the credits & would have people to watch Bean. Will be back after his interview with a clearer idea what the next step is!

[Stars & Stripes for Life!]

Holy Moly, jam packed few days! Yesterday & today we were out all day. Yesterday Noah & I went to Old Navy(sundress), Target(new suit), Kohl's(new tank/him jean shorts), & Foodshopping. Then we came home for all of ten minutes for me to feed & change him, back out to a BBQ for an hour then I met Danielle for Eclipse..SoO good, ready to watch again! Boys met us in the parking lot, went to the Fireworks THEN right back to the BBQ until midnight or so. Noah liked the fireworks. Some "oohh's & ahhh's, "What's that" & pointed. He stole the show @ the BBQ, met a nice couple who have a 10 month old & they loved Noah so much & were taking pictures of him. He made them miss their son Shane who was at home. It was cute. Today I went to Babies R Us to use the $45 I had & got him socks, diapers, meals, and a super cute Amy Coe outfit (green,grey, brown waffle style with a skeleton on back) Couldn't resist. They also had bins like I have in his closet that had a Giraffe in the same green & Monkey in the brown. It was super sweet that I was spot on with the credit & didn't have to shell out a dime. In fact, have .40 on there still! Straight from there we went to my Aunt's & had fun in the sun for sure. This was the first time that my whole family all went in the pool @ the same time. My siblings, both parents, son, husband, cousins, the whole bit! I got some color. This is my first chance in like 3 days to be on the computer-wasn't on once yesterday other than from phone. Whew! Now I can breathe! Got another video of Noah taking multiple steps as he has been. What else? Have plans to go to the pool again tomorrow with neighbors & Steve has off so it is really a day to relax & not run around. Noah got a new suit & float from one of the neighbors & $100 bound in the mail from Steve's uncle. Right now we're about to watch The Runaways with Kristin Stewart & Dakota Fanning. Night!

P.S-Poor Bean has FOUR teeth coming through @ once, our lil trooper! :o(

[Total Eclipse of the Heart!]

Ok, it's been a few days..not too much new. I have been hanging out with Jessica & her son Tyler almost everyday. Going on walks & to the pool. Noah loved the pool this time & was laughing so hard. Saturday I hope to see Eclipse with Danielle & all of us are going to the fire works after, I also have a BBQ during the day. Sunday, we're probably going to my Aunt's house. We are thinking more & more about moving back to NJ. My dad offered to make us an apartment in the back part of his house & stay there until he goes to Texas. We could save a ton because my "room & board" would be getting DJ off to school & we can pay my car off in a jiffy. Ideal situation? No. But I am really considering it. To save that money, to be that close to friends, family & most important be able to see Stevie a few days a week. When my dad leaves we would take over his mortgage of 1,250 a month & while we stay we can slowly make it to our liking. The attic is totally finishable so we would make the master up there & have 2 bedrooms on 2nd floor with this big common area in the center that would be the playroom. He has exposed beams & a lot of the older house charm that I like. He fixed up the whole place & other than the attic the rest is just some paint & our style. I know I am all over the place with my thoughts but I am liking this option. Yesterday we had sushi-which I am going to attempt to make one of these days! :o) Tonight we had London Broil, Potato & I had Raspberry Zenfindel to drink. Earlier this week I made Lime Cilantro Chicken over Avocado Salsa & we LOVED it. OOHH, duh we went to the Carnival last week which was fun too! Anxious to stay @ my dad's for the week of July 12 & that Friday we have a date to see Inception..hopefully PF Changs too!

[Quickie!]

I'm just back real quick because this calls of an update of it's own. Last night not only did Noah walk-alot. But on the same video I was able to get him saying "Whose that & Brucie!" It was SO cute, I love it!

I also been forgetting to mention that Danielle gave me a new Coach wristlet. Its a Rose color, has pink & white stripe in the center. Its cute (and unused!) Her boss gave it to her & she has enough. Sure, I will give it back when I am done but it's cool for the Summer at least! Since I last wrote I got a new recipe to try that I wanted to make yesterday but never made it to food store. Instead we had homemade Mac & Cheese. I will go to the store today with Stevie to get what's needed for "Cilantro-Lime Chicken w/Avocado Salsa." Will be back to let you know how it is. Yesterday I also finally updated my Bump Bio, no one really uses them anymore but I had older pictures of the little booger so happy with the new one. Ok that's it!

[Oh, the Possibilities!]

We went to go see this house the other day. It is right off of Rt 31 in Washington area by where Steve works. The location is great, brings us 20 minutes closer to Danielle & about 45 minutes closer to my mom. Love the eat in kitchen & has additional seating for barstools, the soft carpet, really love the exposed beams & it had a huge backyard. The taxes are only 3,051 & it's priced at 156,900 but a website that I was looking @ said the estimated value is $116,000!! A mortgage on that would be like $700 or less. Don't get too excited yet, there are also downsides..only 2 bedroom, and MEGA tiny. We would need an extension of a Master Suite put on stat & probably a living room because that was tiny too. Sigh, I knew it was too good to be true but happy to see there are things affordable in a great location. The realitor happened to be the owner as well & she knows the market tanked & she is going to loose out, she just wants it out of her hands @ this point. Part of me still doesn't want to rule it out because the mortgage would be paid in half of one paycheck so its not like an addition would be out of the question. However, I don't want to be in another "stuck" position that we got this tiny ass house that has no room for our family to ever grow so I don't think it is a real consideration but still is a charmer!

In other news, Noah has gone 3 nights without the paci & has been fine. Think I made it out to be harder than it really is. He is changing so much with saying words & taking steps. FINALLY got like a 2 second video of it. Silly me for letting him do it a bunch of times & he was over it by the time I got the video. Haha! My friend Geri is pregnant again so that's neat. Steve had to go to the Piscataway today to get equipment for storage so swung by & got Stevie a day earlier. Saturday I have a "Sprinkle" shower for my friend Christina & we will probably hold off on the beach until Stevie's Birthday weekend, or we toyed around with us 3 going to Midieval Times. OH, Tuesday I had a Dr Appt & since I was out we ran to the mall & I only shopped for Steve for a change, he never gets anything for himself. We had talked prior of how much I am digging the plaid shorts on guys & he agreed that he liked a pair my brother wore to Janel's Graduation. So I got him 2 full outfits; shorts, tee's & Adidas flip flops. He wears work boots for everything & I told him he needed a pair of quick slip on's even if its just for taking the dogs out. Time to go play, watch some shows & some point this weekend we have the Carnival!

[.GoOd ViBrAtiOnS!.]

Good Day Mate! As promised a quick update after the weekend. I went to the pool during the day on Saturday with Jessica & Noah loved the pool! Whew, glad he is warming up to it because I really plan on putting the pool to good use this year since I have Jessica & Tyler to go with. Laid out for awhile & even got some color. We decided to go to Desaki Saturday night instead so the music would be pumping & we could stay out late. Danielle & Buddy met us & we had a great time! I downed 3 Malibu's rather quickly, did some dancing & everyone enjoyed the food & the high class experience!:o)We all got Hibachi but also got a Sushi Roll called ["Charlie Lynn"
Spicy tuna with crunchies and cucumber topped with seared tuna and glazed with Miso sauce.] Was very yummy. They changed a lot about the place, for starters its no longer Shiro & they added 5 more Hibachi tables upstairs overlooking the place. We stayed for 3 hours & Noah was SO good, they were impressed! On Father's Day, Steve really just wanted to hang in, have some Xbox, and some R&R which is well deserved for such a hardworker who is always on the move. I made the meal of his choice Honey Dijion Pork Chops w/Rice by Candlelight in our Dining Room with our fancy dishes, it's always a nice treat when we do that. We went for a nice walk with Noah after dessert, gave him a bath & watched our Sunday shows after we put him to bed. In other news, my brother has to go to Summer School which is a bummer. There is a week that Debbie is back in Texas that my brother will have school so I think we're packing up & going there for a week-dogs & all. It will actually be really nice because my mom will drive DJ in the morning so I don't have to wake up Noah & I will just pick him up & my dad will be home every night so he will provide us with a lot of tasty meals as well as me having the option to see my Grandma during the day & I already talked to my old friend Raigan about meeting up some nights. My dad will also not mind watching Noah if both Steve & I want to do something AND we will also try to see Stevie as much as possible! So I am looking forward to all that, I think it is the second week of July. Possibly, if the weather is right we may go to the beach next Sunday with Stevie. My dad said Long Branch is the place to go so I will check that out. Ok time to get Noah up for nap & I will have some lunch & read! Danielle & I are reading Bree Tanner together as our own little book club, read to a point then discuss.

[.Loving you is Easy!.]

Week in Review:Saturday Noah & I went for a walk with Jessica & Tyler while the boys cleaned the garage-which is starting to be a 2 week thing now that Steve has equipment here @ night I finally made the Cajun Pasta which everyone-even my picky brother enjoyed. Sunday was Janel's Graduation Party & I gave my dad his Father's Day present, his favorite coffee for his Keurig (Timothy's) & the filter for it so he can make regular coffee as well. Steve & I hit up Starbuck's on the way home & got 45 bucks to BRU to spend next time it is needed.*Noah is up to 4 steps @ a time*, I got the new book from Stephanie Meyer & that pretty much sums up the weekend. The gate is finally up keeping Bean in the nook/family room area which has made life easier. Hmm..Oh, finally caught up on all shows there is nothing left on DVR & last night we watched Book of Eli. Sunday (Father's Day) we are going to look @ a house that's for rent. Time to explore some options on better location & better prices! This place is beautiful & its even new construction! We are also having Hibachi for dinner @ Shiro..Danielle & Buddy may join us as well. Jessica just called asking us to go to the pool tomorrow so we will probably do that. Steve is about to start working in our "backyard" & by that I mean finally in our area-even development like he used to which is so nice when he comes home for lunch during the day. Have a lot of upcoming plans..most which will be ruined by rain probably since it did the time I wanted to go to the Hot Air Balloon Festival but as of now..next week Fernwood Carnival, ECLIPSE comes out, Fireworks July 3 (thought it was the 4th-ain't that a kicker!?)& Wurst Festival with Danielle & Buddy July 18. Hopefully some of those events work out. My friend Geri & Corinne with their husbands plan to partake in some of these events as well. Ok, I will be back after Father's Day with an update!