School's Out for Summer!!!

That's all I can say about that!

Orie and I are headed to CMP this evening for a week long vacation. We couldn't be more excited. We promise to do the following....
1. soak up the sun (at least me...Orie will wear lots of sun screen!)
2. enjoy nice walks with Grace
3. wade in the ocean
4. enjoy a cocktail on the deck at sunset
5. soak up some family (at the end of the week)
6. Relax, Relax, & Relax

See you when we get back...

Words of Wisdom

"Sometimes what seems like the end is really a new beginning"

Any thoughts?
Don't forget to send me your wisdom.....

Oh the Adventures....

This weekend was full of great adventure in our lives. Saturday we put on our adventure shoes...grabbed Grace and went island hopping....on foot!

It was so much fun! We walked north up the East River and took the pedestrian bridge over to Ward's Island (we have done this once before).

Check out the view from the pedestrian bridge...


Then we walked north up Ward's Island to Randall's Island. Check out our scenery...






I had recently seen a shuttle bus that said Randall's Island Golf Center so I knew there must be something great on this tiny island. We walked and walked and walked and walked until finally we saw some netting that looked like it could be for a driving range.


It was so exciting...as we got closer we realized that this was a full on family fun center. There were batting cages, putt putt, a driving range and party space you could rent.


There happened to be a company party while we were there and they had a band. So cool...we didn't stay to play but we are certainly putting it on our list to go back and experience....maybe rent some bikes and ride up there next time!!!

Grace was so tired on our walk back. We brought her water dish and stopped periodically at the fountain for her to drink. However, on the way back she was too tired to even drink. Our poor girl....have no fear though she rallied that afternoon just in time for our company!

Laura, Carol Anne, Alexis, Libba, and Melanie made a trip to the big apple and met up with Margaret who lives here and Allison who lives here for the summer. I was so excited they agreed to come to our humble home for wine and cheese before their dinner. It was the biggest gathering to date and it was so much fun. I told them our home was small but we definitely know how to entertain! Grace made her debut by snapping at Alexis and jumping right into Melanie's lap. I was mortified but everyone was a dog person which helps out a TON! It was so great visiting and hearing about their adventures in NYC...they were really doing it all.

That evening Orie and I had plans to go to the Harlem Renaissance Midsummer's Night Swing at Lincoln Center. We met up with Geoff and Camille for some great sounds and a little big of dancing. The orchestra was amazing and our dancing wasn't that bad. We didn't go out to the dance floor with the real deals but we held our own with the wannabees! What a fun evening in the great outdoors.

Here's a real deal...see how he glistens? GROSS!



The orchestra...

Geoff and Camille...good practice for their wedding!


This was the dance competition at the end of the night...we could barely see anything but the tops of their heads. They were swinging all over the place!


Aren't we cute?



Enjoy your adventures this week!

anniversary...treasures

This is one of my greatest treasures...and it's not really mine! Here is this week's Tuesday's Treasure...


Isn't she a beauty? This is a Henry Goodrich titled Music Is My Business. It is so special because I gave this to Orie for his wedding gift. I thought it was so beautiful and very "New Yorkish". This is where it lives in our home.


I can remember our wedding week like it was yesterday...it certainly doesn't feel like two years ago...crazy how time passes so quickly.

We had a great anniversary this year. We did have to go to work which wasn't so great but that evening we had a nice celebration at the house and then dinner at Accademia di Vino.

Look at the beautiful flowers my husband brought home for me...I am a lucky girl!



For the traditional side of me...I picked out cotton gifts for Orie. He got two Michael Kors "clubbing" shirts as he likes to call them and super soft sheets (kind of a selfish gift but oh well!) Look at one of his pretty shirts...


and his box with sheets inside...


Orie was quite clever with my gift...I first got a cotton eyeglass holder. Fancy!


I then got to open the most fabulous pair of Prada sunglasses! I love them and have been eyeing them for a bit! Check them out...


After presents it was off to dinner...check out some pics from our evening out!




We had such a great anniversary...thanks for all of your well wishes. No marriage can survive without supportive family and friends...! We're so grateful for ours!

Happy Anniversary to Us!

I am the worst Tuesday's Treasures blogger ever....today is our anniversary so we had an evening out on the town for dinner...therefore no post. Have no fear...pics from our evening and a very special Treasure is in store!

Rachel and Nate to NYC

It was so much fun getting to see Rachel and Nate on their NYC birthday visit. Saturday I met them at J.G. Melon for lunch.


Then we headed down to Little Italy to meet up with one of Nate's friends. We strolled around a bit and then stopped for some wine at a street cafe. Lots of great people watching!




That evening Orie and I met them and and a group of 9 for diner at Pastis. The atmosphere was very Parisian and we enjoyed each moment. After dinner we headed out in the Meat Packing district. Orie and I quickly learned that we aren't quite up to par with the social scene in NYC. I thought we were cool but I think we missed the mark at some of these places. We still had a good time chatting and having some cocktails with friends. I am so sad we headed home before the red velvet rope incident. I would have loved to have a bouncer tell me he could get me in for $500...are you kidding?






We met them on Sunday for brunch at Tavern on the Green. It was, as always, beautiful. This time we sat outside on the patio and it is by far my favorite dining area. The weather was gorgeous and we enjoyed spending some time with just Rachel and Nate getting to catch up.






It's so fun when people come to town. Please come visit us...any time....and please let us have you over for wine and cheese in our home! Who's ready?

Philharmonic

We had a nice evening in the park last week for the Philharmonic. Check out some pics...

We set up in a pet friendly area...all alone at first and then we were shoulder to shoulder with tons of New Yorkers. Grace's leash was shortened the whole night but she was a big hit with the neighbors!

Aren't they sweet? We tried to pose all three of us but that rarely works...

Happy Philharmonic Day!

Check out all the people on the Great Lawn. This was looking south abut an hour and a half before the show even started!

The stage....way up there...through those trees....and those people! It later became super crowded and dense.

the time has come....

Just wanted to let y'all know that summer hit NYC on Thursday and is getting stronger by the day. We are now joining our Louisiana friends in the wonderful world of sweat and humidity. Fun Times!

Birthday Weekend!

Well it's a weekend of celebration. Kat's birthday was yesterday July 17th and she is celebrating this weekend with friends and family at the lake. What a great bash for the big 3-0! Have a super fun time and wish I could be there to celebrate with you.

It is also a weekend of celebration for my friend Rachel. Her birthday is Sunday and she and her husband Nate headed to NYC to celebrate. Can't wait for her big birthday bash tonight at Pastis!

Happy Birthday to all. Wish I could be in multiple places at the same time!

Tuesday's Treasures...on Thursday!

I love this piece of art! It is titled Devil's Food and was done by Mary Emily Hogan. Some of you may know her. She is the daughter of Tom Hogan and niece of Tricia and Mike Hogan.


Several of us immediately wanted a print! It has been with me for a VERY long time and my mom has one too inside her pantry. I think the girl looks so innocent with all the junk food behind her! This is where it lives in our home. (FYI this is the one wall in our kitchen which wasn't big enough to house last week's T.T.)

Enjoy!