cheers to the weekend...

heading out tomorrow for a solo road

trip a few hours up north.  I am looking

forward to having some alone time,

sitting with my thoughts, singing

to my hearts desire and having

long conversations with myself.

I am going to stop midway in

my favorite little getaway town

of Montecito for lunch at a

deliciously quaint cafe.

Wishing you a wonderful

weekend filled with lots of

love, laughter and sunshine!

xxoo

cheers to the weekend...

This weekend is dedicated to 

GIRLFRIENDS AND MOMS

this mom is going to have a 

day of girly pampering with her 

SWEET BABY GIRL

then we will party the night

away at my friend Sally's

  

50th birthday cocktail party

HAPPY HAPPY BIRTHDAY, SALLY!

I love a good martini (or two!)

IT'S GOING TO BE A FUN

FUN TIME, FOR SURE!

On Sunday we will have a 

few Mother's Day celebrations.

I for one am thankful

for the awesome mom that I have

been blessed with and forever

grateful to be a mom to the

best children ever!!

CHEERS TO THE WEEKEND, EVERYONE!

TELL YOUR MOM YOU LOVE HER!

xxoo

(photos via here)

cheers to the weekend....

My juice detox lasted 5 days.  While I was hoping to go for the full 7 days, my other half arranged a business dinner with clients and I felt it best if I ate something - though it was light fare.  I learned alot from this experience, and I am still drinking the juice twice daily with a yummy late night hot cinnamon freshly juiced apple drink that is divine!  I found that I am not missing my coffee at all and am really thinking about what I am putting in my mouth, so it was a fabulous learning tool!

Last night, Sally and I went to a play at Pepperdine University called Forbidden Broadway, a satirical look at Broadway shows and so so wonderfully funny - the actors were WONDERFUL and their voices were OUTSTANDING!  We shared a nice VERY HEALTHY pre theater dinner at a quaint Italian restaurant in Malibu and had some nice girlfriend catch up time together!

Tomorrow I am off to see my elderly friends and discuss life, movies and the goings on around the assisted living home - so looking forward to it!

Our weather this week has been very strange from very very windy and cold earlier in the week, to summer like weather yesterday and today a mix of wind and sun, but the best part of this week is IT'S FRIDAY!!!  YIPPEE!

Thank you for your kind comments, you are appreciated very much!

xxoo

cheers to the weekend..

The holiday parties have begun and the shopping is

pretty much done.  I have had such a stress free holiday

season and it has felt wonderful.  I am enjoying it, just

not buying into all the hustle and bustle.  Moving slow and

enjoying each moment.  This weekend - I have a bit of pampering

(after all a girl needs her hair to look nice and shiny for the holidays),

visiting with my elderly friends (which is always a treat for me) and

going to a holiday concert in Santa Monica with two of my very close

friends that I don't see often enough.  Other than that, I want to get some exercise in, watch a few more Christmas movies and listen to my wonderul holiday music...love.love.love.  Pumpkin bread and hot apple cider are on my mind today...yum!   Have a fabulously fun weekend!

Enjoy, enjoy, enjoy

Smile at strangers

 Be kind to everyone

xxoo

(photo via here)

cheers to the weekend....

My weekend to do list:

I am way behind on watching Christmas movies

galore, so I need to remedy that this weekend

We are getting our tree and putting it up tomorrow

and putting the finishing touches on the Christmas

shopping (hopefully).  All in all a pretty stress free weekend.

If you'd like to be a part of a wonderful project head on over

to my friend Simone's blog The Bottom of the Ironing Basket

and join her in some holiday cheer by helping to raise money

for Jaaja Barb's Home of Angel's.  Barb is truly an inspiring lady,

and has done amazing work for the children.  She started fundraising

by baking banana bread and has come so far. Please take a moment

to read all about her amazing journey!

Have a fabulous weekend!

xxoo

(photo via here)

cheers to the weekend....

My weekend to do list:

Going on a road trip with Stephanie to No Cal

Attending a wedding of a family member

That means lots of dancing

and most likely embarassing my kids

but I can't help myself....haha..

Having lots of laughs with my family -

my sister and I always find something

to laugh hysterical about - usually

it's a memory of something silly

Giving lots of hugs to everyone 

Sharing a nice relaxing meal with

my son Matt & his wife Heather

(Good times!)

Watching little Mason crawl around

(he has just mastered this one)

Can't wait to see little Mia 

the last time I saw her

she was one day old

(she has changed quite bit)

Enjoying each moment

Life is short - Live like you mean it!

xxoo

when i grow up....

I want to be just like these ladies - they are so inspiring to me!

I have been doing really well with my daily walking.  Loving this

new routine that I have made for myself.  It's wonderful getting

out in the crisp fresh air in the morning and early evening and taking

a brisk walk.  It's fabulous to see so many people out at the park,

getting a bit of exercise in on a daily basis.

This weekend I don't have alot of plans - I am hoping to do a bit

of bike riding, like my inspirations above, get together with friends,

finish up a few projects that I have been procrastinating on and

just enjoy the weekend!  I hope you are able to do the same!

CHEERS TO THE WEEKEND!

Smile at a stranger - it's a win win for everyone!

xxoo

(photos via here)

cheers to the weekend....

This has been an interesting week for me, as I made a commitment to myself to walk 5.2 miles daily for 30 days (at least) half of it in the morning and half of it after work.  I am happy to say that I have succeeded so far, however that little girl on my shoulder telling me to stay in bed would not let up - every single day, she tried to tempt me, but the cheerleader on the other shoulder did her job well and lifted me right out of my comfy bed. I have to tell you that it feels so good, to do all of this walking, it's just hard to get moving in the morning!

This morning a tv/film crew were filming at the park - they were in the center of  the park, but all the trucks and electrical wires were everywhere.  It's fascinating to see how many people it takes to film one little scene and how many hours it takes - from the security men, electrical & sound trucks, wardrobe & makeup trucks, all the food trucks and tables (and most of it looked pretty healthy to me). I have no idea what it was they were filming, but it was interesting to have something to watch while I was doing my walk - and oh what a beautiful morning it has been! My evening walks have been so nice too - the weather is cooler by that time and watching all the little kids play soccer is so much fun too!

I don't have alot of plans this weekend - except to visit my elderly friends, explore a new park, maybe get coffee with a friend or two, but I am definitely keeping with my walking routine for absolute sure - it feels too good to stop!

Have a beautiful weekend everyone!

Be kind to everyone, especially yourself!

xxoo

(photo via here)

cheers to the weekend..

St Paul's Church, a photo by encinocathi on Flickr.


Having a wonderful time in London - had a great birthday today!  Off to
see a fun show in the West End!  Have a wonderful weekend, everyone!


xxoo

cheers to the weekend...

These two little babies just melt my heart - you have

met my little great nephew Mason, he is growing so fast!

I just love, love, love this photo of him!

This is my brand spanking new great niece,

Mia who is 2 weeks old today,

 and her proud parents (my nephew) - adorable! These two cousins are going to have so much fun growing up together, just like my kids and their cousins did!

This weekend we are heading a few hours north to a wedding,

then coming home to get packing for our trip - WE LEAVE

ON TUESDAY!!!  Yippee - I can't wait to spend some time

with my guy and explore more of London and have new adventures

in Rome!  I will be spending my birthday in London which

is also an extra special treat! 

Whatever you happen to do this weekend, make it fun and enjoy!

xxoo