Weekend Recap

Everyone have a good weekend?  We had some pretty good weather here!  Friday was goregous!  We spent the morning at home just hanging out and doing some cleaning.  My inlaws took all the grandkids to McDonalds for lunch so they could play in the playplace and what not.  Brian and I stayed home and had some pretty darn good ham sandwiches made by little ole' me.  Ha! =)  And to be honest, yes it was goregous out, but we had a really hard time leaving the house because we were addicted to watching the news.  With everything that was happening in and around Boston, it was just hard to leave the tv.  Eventually we did head outside and enjoyed the weather at my inlaws.  The girls had a blast riding their bikes and playing catch in the yard.  Then of course it was time to come inside for a break....

A watermelon break of course!!  This picture cracks me up, because Em's expression is just a riot.  Her eyes are huge, and that's definately a fake smile =)

So now i've got ahead of myself, let me back up to Thursday night.  We were busy all evening after our trip to Bar Harbor.  Brian had a meeting and that didn't get over until almost 6:30.  Then we went grocery shopping.  Came home, put stuff away, and all that jazz.  At 9:00 Emma said, "you know we never ate supper".  Whooopss!  And yes, she was up that late too.  So we made homemade pizzas.  Hey, she's on school vacation, she can stay up late and eat a later supper right?!?!

They were soooo good.  On the left we had red marinara sauce, mozzerella & feta cheese, spinach, onions and kalmata olives.  And the right is Emma's favorite, Ranch chicken pizza. 

Friday night again I was glued to the tv still watching the Boston happenings.  I was soooo glad to see that they finally got the suspect #2.  And it was pretty neat to watch the people in Watertown, MA lining the streets and cheering for all the law enforcement officers driving down the street.  Kinda gave me chills. 

Saturday was a crappy day, rain, rain, rain.  We didn't do a whole lot.  Watched a couple of movies, had a tea party and played.  I was suppose to work, but I ended up having to take a vacation day.  My brother in law had organized a benefit magic/comedy show for his fire department he works for, and my entire family was going.  Well since I work until 2am, it was kinda hard to find a babysitter for Emma.  So why not, I took the day off and got to spend the whole day with Emma.  Didn't hurt my feelings at all =)  And today, well i'm at work.  But I can't complain, cause after tonight...2 more days off for me!

Since Brian and I are both off tomorrow night, and it's suppose to be really nice again, I want to cook a really good dinner.  On the grill.  So my question for all of you.  What are some really good recipes you all do on the grill?  I know we are going to do grilled asparagus, so i'm looking for the Main part of the meal.  Chicken, steak, seafood.  Anything.  Share your recipes with me!  Please =) 

Weekend Recap

Everyone have a good weekend?  We had some pretty good weather here!  Friday was goregous!  We spent the morning at home just hanging out and doing some cleaning.  My inlaws took all the grandkids to McDonalds for lunch so they could play in the playplace and what not.  Brian and I stayed home and had some pretty darn good ham sandwiches made by little ole' me.  Ha! =)  And to be honest, yes it was goregous out, but we had a really hard time leaving the house because we were addicted to watching the news.  With everything that was happening in and around Boston, it was just hard to leave the tv.  Eventually we did head outside and enjoyed the weather at my inlaws.  The girls had a blast riding their bikes and playing catch in the yard.  Then of course it was time to come inside for a break....

A watermelon break of course!!  This picture cracks me up, because Em's expression is just a riot.  Her eyes are huge, and that's definately a fake smile =)

So now i've got ahead of myself, let me back up to Thursday night.  We were busy all evening after our trip to Bar Harbor.  Brian had a meeting and that didn't get over until almost 6:30.  Then we went grocery shopping.  Came home, put stuff away, and all that jazz.  At 9:00 Emma said, "you know we never ate supper".  Whooopss!  And yes, she was up that late too.  So we made homemade pizzas.  Hey, she's on school vacation, she can stay up late and eat a later supper right?!?!

They were soooo good.  On the left we had red marinara sauce, mozzerella & feta cheese, spinach, onions and kalmata olives.  And the right is Emma's favorite, Ranch chicken pizza. 

Friday night again I was glued to the tv still watching the Boston happenings.  I was soooo glad to see that they finally got the suspect #2.  And it was pretty neat to watch the people in Watertown, MA lining the streets and cheering for all the law enforcement officers driving down the street.  Kinda gave me chills. 

Saturday was a crappy day, rain, rain, rain.  We didn't do a whole lot.  Watched a couple of movies, had a tea party and played.  I was suppose to work, but I ended up having to take a vacation day.  My brother in law had organized a benefit magic/comedy show for his fire department he works for, and my entire family was going.  Well since I work until 2am, it was kinda hard to find a babysitter for Emma.  So why not, I took the day off and got to spend the whole day with Emma.  Didn't hurt my feelings at all =)  And today, well i'm at work.  But I can't complain, cause after tonight...2 more days off for me!

Since Brian and I are both off tomorrow night, and it's suppose to be really nice again, I want to cook a really good dinner.  On the grill.  So my question for all of you.  What are some really good recipes you all do on the grill?  I know we are going to do grilled asparagus, so i'm looking for the Main part of the meal.  Chicken, steak, seafood.  Anything.  Share your recipes with me!  Please =) 

Day Trip!

We got to leave town for the morning/afternoon, and it was so nice to get away for a few hours!  We got up early this morning and drove to Bar Harbor.  It's only about an hour away.  Our plan was to take Emma mini golfing.  That plan fell through because the temps were too low and we didn't really want to stand outside golfing and freeze.  So instead we went to downtown Bar Harbor and had lunch at a cool little restaurant called Geddy's. 

 

This was the best I could get for a picture of Emma.  She refused to smile normal! Ha!  She had fish n' chips and she thought it was really cool because her plate was actually a Frisbee.  And she got to take it home.  After lunch we took a walk around the beach on the ocean.  At this point I think it would have been warmer to go mini golfing rather than walking around the ocean area.  It was F-R-E-E-Z-I-N-G!  But we survived!!

 

 

 

 

 

I don't think she could have stood any straighter! haha

 

 

 

 

The restaurant we at ate.  It's really unique inside, old license plates from all over the country hanging up and other neat things.  Lots of stuff to look at while you eat!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last picture is one that I took from my phone, and it turned out to be my most favorite from the day!  Emma loves digging around looking for shells and sea glass.  We didn't find too much today, a few shells and a couple of pieces of sea glass and that's it.  We didn't stay as long as we wanted because the tide was coming in, and well we didn't want to get swept out to sea! haha 

 

Tonight we are just going to lay low.  Maybe make a homemade pizza for supper.  Brian has a meeting at work tonight and then we'll probably just watch a movie.  I love when Emma is on school vacation because she can stay up a little later and the best part...we can all sleep in in the morning! =)

 

 

Day Trip!

We got to leave town for the morning/afternoon, and it was so nice to get away for a few hours!  We got up early this morning and drove to Bar Harbor.  It's only about an hour away.  Our plan was to take Emma mini golfing.  That plan fell through because the temps were too low and we didn't really want to stand outside golfing and freeze.  So instead we went to downtown Bar Harbor and had lunch at a cool little restaurant called Geddy's. 

 

This was the best I could get for a picture of Emma.  She refused to smile normal! Ha!  She had fish n' chips and she thought it was really cool because her plate was actually a Frisbee.  And she got to take it home.  After lunch we took a walk around the beach on the ocean.  At this point I think it would have been warmer to go mini golfing rather than walking around the ocean area.  It was F-R-E-E-Z-I-N-G!  But we survived!!

 

 

 

 

 

I don't think she could have stood any straighter! haha

 

 

 

 

The restaurant we at ate.  It's really unique inside, old license plates from all over the country hanging up and other neat things.  Lots of stuff to look at while you eat!

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

The last picture is one that I took from my phone, and it turned out to be my most favorite from the day!  Emma loves digging around looking for shells and sea glass.  We didn't find too much today, a few shells and a couple of pieces of sea glass and that's it.  We didn't stay as long as we wanted because the tide was coming in, and well we didn't want to get swept out to sea! haha 

 

Tonight we are just going to lay low.  Maybe make a homemade pizza for supper.  Brian has a meeting at work tonight and then we'll probably just watch a movie.  I love when Emma is on school vacation because she can stay up a little later and the best part...we can all sleep in in the morning! =)

 

 

Boston

I've never ran a marathon, infact I don't run at all.  But I am just in shock still at what happened in Boston.  Boston is so close to us, and part of our New England family, so it's hit really close to home.  I'm really tired of having to explain these horrific acts to Emma.  First the Newtown tragedies, and now this.  It's hard to explain to her.  And she has a ton of questions.  Sometimes I have a hard time answering all of her questions. I don't want to shelter her and think that this world is completely fine, and that there are no bad people in the world.  I'm just hoping and praying that this madness in our country stops.  But for now, we are praying for everyone that was affected by this horrible tragedy. 

On another note.  I am feeling SOOOO much better!  I can't even tell you.  The meds i'm on are like a miracle.  As long as I take them when i'm suppose to, i'm good to go.  Other than being exhausted all the time, it's all good right now.  I'm hoping that this naseau will pass soon so that I can stop taking them completely. 

Emma is on school vacation this week.  The weather was beautiful today so she and Brian spent a lot of time outdoors today.  While I slept.  haha  Tomorrow Brian and I are both off so we are planning on taking her to Pirates Cove for some mini golf, and probably lunch somewhere too.  Hopefully the weather will be as nice tomorrow as it was today =) 

My parents are in Florida for the next 2 weeks.  They just left yesterday, and i'm already sick of seeing my mothers facebook posts and getting her texts about how nice it is there, and blah blah blah!  LOL  I know, we were just there in December, but i'm still jealous that they are there and i'm not. HA! =)

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their Wednesday!! =)

Boston

I've never ran a marathon, infact I don't run at all.  But I am just in shock still at what happened in Boston.  Boston is so close to us, and part of our New England family, so it's hit really close to home.  I'm really tired of having to explain these horrific acts to Emma.  First the Newtown tragedies, and now this.  It's hard to explain to her.  And she has a ton of questions.  Sometimes I have a hard time answering all of her questions. I don't want to shelter her and think that this world is completely fine, and that there are no bad people in the world.  I'm just hoping and praying that this madness in our country stops.  But for now, we are praying for everyone that was affected by this horrible tragedy. 

On another note.  I am feeling SOOOO much better!  I can't even tell you.  The meds i'm on are like a miracle.  As long as I take them when i'm suppose to, i'm good to go.  Other than being exhausted all the time, it's all good right now.  I'm hoping that this naseau will pass soon so that I can stop taking them completely. 

Emma is on school vacation this week.  The weather was beautiful today so she and Brian spent a lot of time outdoors today.  While I slept.  haha  Tomorrow Brian and I are both off so we are planning on taking her to Pirates Cove for some mini golf, and probably lunch somewhere too.  Hopefully the weather will be as nice tomorrow as it was today =) 

My parents are in Florida for the next 2 weeks.  They just left yesterday, and i'm already sick of seeing my mothers facebook posts and getting her texts about how nice it is there, and blah blah blah!  LOL  I know, we were just there in December, but i'm still jealous that they are there and i'm not. HA! =)

Hope everyone enjoys the rest of their Wednesday!! =)

I'm still here =)

Oh yes, i'm still here.  And I haven't blogged in a while.  Reason for this?  I have been sick sick sick.  The morning sickness, afternoon sickness and night sickness has set in.  I finally broke down today and called my doctor and they have put my on an anti-nausea med.  I'm praying that this works.  I even had to miss 2 days of work this week because well, I just couldn't get out of bed.  I'm really hoping that this will pass soon!

Other than that not much else has been going on around here.  Emma tested out in her gymnastics class the other day.  She is staying in the same level that she is currently in.  She was a little disappointed, but I told her it's just going to make her that much better! =)

We haven't done much of anything lately.  Emma is on school vacation next week and i'm hoping we will be able to do a day trip somewhere.  If the weather would cooperate it would be nice to go to the ocean for an afternoon.  But we'll have to see seeing as though the weather forecast is calling for 4 inches of snow tonight.  Seriously?  It's April 11th.  The white stuff can leave anytime now =)

Unfortunately that is about all I have for now.  Hopefully i'll get back to blogging regularly very soon!! =)