Fun with Fin

Yesterday Finley Ray arrived for the weekend and in less than 24 hours we already had a few adventures.  We went to a book fair and she was in her element for sure.  She just plopped down on the concrete floor and went through several books discarding those she decided were not worth taking home [...]

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Pretty in Pink and Posies Too!

Sometimes you just can’t help yourself!  I HAVE to post these photos of my beautiful grandchildren and their beautiful mother (oak, acorn, apple, get it??).   The pictures were taken this week in Carl Shurtz Park.  photo by Emma Cleary Photo by Emma Cleary photo by Emma Cleary photo by Emma Cleary photo by Emma Cleary [...]

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Easter Parade 2011 Photos!!!

Here we are post-Parade and post-cocktails too! Check out Helen’s saucy vintage hat! I hope to have more photos soon!

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Entertaining a Two and Half Year Old

The old glasses in the eye trick sent Finley into spasms of giggles.   The apple doesn’t fall far from the tree because her mother used to crack up every time Peter did this for her at the dinner table.  Generational fun. One afternoon I had Finley over so we could make brownies together.  She really [...]

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I Want the Blue Rainbow

Last weekend, I was delighted to have Finley stay with us at the cottage.  Well the idea of having her here was exciting.  However, once the crib, the booster chair, the stroller, her suitcase,  the cats in their crates, the food, my bag, Peter’s bag, the other food bag, the blue bag (which carries so [...]

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I Have TWO Beautiful Valentines This Year!

I am blessed!

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Top Ten Things To Do in New York City during Christmastime

THURSDAY’S TOP TEN New York City is fun at any time of the year (but you already knew that) – However at Christmastime there is an energy that vibrates through the month of December.  Well actually  I think it starts at Thanksgiving.  The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day parade marks the beginning of the Holiday Season here [...]

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Finley Ray-Mini Manhattan Missy Gets a Mani

How long does it take a two year old to acclimate to her new surroundings? Not very, it seems!! Miss Fin saw the nail salon and wanted to get her nails painted!! YES she did, how outrageous is that?  I love it, she is soooo cute. Definitely her mother’s daughter. Her choice? “Lovie-Dovie” of course!

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Flashback to Halloween in Boston

Thank God it wasn’t a Tea Party being held in Boston but rather a Halloween party for kids in the South End.  A gathering at the Ringold Playground for some fun and treats and to meet up with friends.  Then the Boston police park a cruiser to block automobile traffic on several streets forming a [...]

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I Went to a Spooktacular Kid’s (?) Halloween Party

I’m in Boston and yesterday Finley was invited to attend an annual Halloween party that Chris, one of Chiara’s neighbors holds at his marketing firm.  Knowing Chris, I was sure that it wouldn’t be a table covered with an orange paper tablecloth and bowls of candy corn and orange and black jelly beans – BUT [...]

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