Welcome Daffodils!

The daffodils have arrived! Boat shoes and I have 3 lovely daffodils out front... and 4 on the way!

While out for my daily jaunt with the puppies today, I giggled out loud when I noticed FAKE FLOWERS planted in a flower bed. Seriously?! Seriously?! At first, while bopping along, I thought, WOW, those flowers are so bright and then when I peered a little closer I learned their secret. Fake secret. Have you ever heard of this phenomenon?

When I think about it, today was a day for laughing out loud. I was so excited to go for a long walk and then head to my spin class at the gym. I arrived to my class...an hour and a half late. OOPS. I had the Tuesday schedule in my brain, but its only Monday. So I chuckled and decided I would attempt my own spin class, with myself. It actually went quite well~ I came out red faced like a real spin class. Way to go self.

Finally I will leave you with a yummy new chili recipe! It is quite yummy and simple for a chilly evening~ try with cornbread or some blueberry muffins and fresh fruit for a comfort food evening! (**I made half of the recipe, and its alot! Also, make sure to create this yummy meal on a weekend day so you have enough time for it to cook slowly**)

Chicken enchilada chili

2 cans enchilada sauce
2 cans pinto beans
2 cans diced tomatoes (I used garlic or roasted flavor)
Raw chicken breasts (4 for a full recipe~ also, I know it seems weird to put them in raw, trust me, after a long time in the crock pot it shreds so nicely!)
1 tsp chili powder
1 tsp cumin
*a dash of cinnamon

Put in crock pot on low and cook 7 to 8 hours. Mmmmmmm good!

Oh hello spring!

 

It is the first day of spring... and when I start thinking about spring I get excited about sundresses, sandals, hats and adventures! Spring & Summer are my most favorite times of the year. Don't these adorable "happies" just make you ready for those warm days?

I am loving large hats , pretty flats like these and these and these too! I am amazed by my iphone each and every day and am loving this adorably happy case that can be placed in this super cute and classic bag! Some styles I am loving this spring... scarves...adorable wraps...the one shoulder look...classy coats and the slouchy sweaters!

Gift bag!!!

 

for the first 50 to arrive at the Grand Opening for Lilly Pulitzer in Ardmore! We are so excited about our adorable goodies!!! We also enjoyed an evening of shopping, adorable clothes, wine, "pink lilly's," cupcakes and yummy h'orderves. Thank you Lilly Pulitzer for a wonderful evening!

"I wonder what's in that box?" - mom

"I don't know, but certainly it wouldn't be a Murfee Scarf." - BBL

"WHOA!!!! Its a Murfee scarf!!!!"

smell the roses...

 

 

 

flowers, chocolate & lilly

 

 

 

What better way to celebrate my moms birthday than with LOTS of flowers at the Philadelphia Flower Show, A walk through Paris... A lovely lunch at Chocolate by The Bald Guy complete with a vanilla icecream popsicle to dip in chocolate sauce, toffee pieces and chocolate crunchies... and finally... a big suprise at the Grand Opening of the new Lilly Pulitzer store in Ardmore!

are you hungry...

for a yummy dinner that is both easy to make and DELICIOUS? Try this!

Coconut Chicken Curry

Onion
Chicken breast (cut in small pieces)
Mushrooms
Green peas
Coconut milk 1 can
Water chestnuts 1 can
Baby corn
Curry powder
Frozen orange juice 1/2 can

Brown onions. Throw in the chicken and let it brown just a little then throw in the coconut milk, OJ, curry powder (about 3 tsp) and bring to boil. Throw in the mushrooms, water chestnuts, baby corn and cook till the chicken is done. Once it is done throw in the frozen peas and let them sit a few minutes before serving.
Enjoy over noodles or rice!

a TN adventure

 

 

 

It was such a joy to travel to TN to see some of my favorite people!!! I got to spend some time with my favorite kiddos, Sterling and Clark, who I nannied for in grad school. My how they have grown! Clark and I chatted about everything from football to hamsters, second grade to new games at the park... and Sterling and I video chatted with her adorable boyfriend. Sterling and I spent quality girl time together...how fun to watch her turn into such a lovely southern lady.

I also got to spend time with Christie, the lovely bride to be. We chatted about wedding day happenings and had a little bachelorette party!!! Cheers to Christie and Dave and the beautiful garden wedding in May! A favorite was enjoying wine and a lovely meal at Bricktops, one of my favorite restuarants in any city. Guess the 3 cities where its located...

The trip was complete when I got to meet precious Elizabeth Grace! What a wonderful and sweet little girl!!! Angel, Todd, Elizabeth Grace and I ventured for a lovely dinner ~ and of course, miss elizabeth grace was the perfect dinner date... she was quiet, calm and like a magnet for all of the guests at dinner. I didnt put her down the whole weekend... we snuggled, sang, talked about her mommy, talked about her daddy, talked about their wedding day and about what a good girl she is going to be for her baptism in the same church where mom and dad got married... we played in her closet, looked at her cute bows and precious dresses... I learned about bath time and bottles, pacifiers and strollers... what a wonderful time we had! Lots of smiles, lots of laughter and some YUMMY cookies for our time together. Oh... and a precious new pandora bead from miss EG... adorable.

Three Little Pigs

Baby Baker is in the way! We celebrated with Annie at her precious baby shower in West Chester, PA. Baby Baker is going to be a surprise so she received lots of green and yellow but all precious. There were diapers and onesies and toys galore. What an adorable location... a quaint little spot perfect for a shower with ladies!

 

Will you...

Say yes to see my dress??? -meaghan

YES!!!!

 

No dress pictures yet... Wedding Date.. April 9, 2011. Stay tuned... she is BEAUTIFUL!!!

Click.

Click. No that lighting isn't quite right. Click. There we go. Click. Hmmm I think I should change the angle. Click. That's better. Click. Click. I love the settings on this camera!!!

My photography classes are such a highlight in my week! I love learning about photography. Styles, settings and lighting are all fascinating to me. I took copious notes in my last class to come home and teach Boat Shoes what I have learned! I am excited to learn more about portraiture for some upcoming weddings and bouncing babies on the way. I can't wait for my next class!

February 15, 2011

 

a day to remember my dad...with my husband and my puppies. It was a day of relaxation...a day of peace... a day of James Taylor music... comfy slippers... warm drinks... and beautiful flowers.

chocolate!

 

the past few weeks have had a few different chocolate adventures with friends!!!

First... in the top left please note a lovely piece of chocolate cake with a glass of milk. Adorable right?! Adorable. My dear friend Jen and I were bopping around one evening and decided, why not go to a lovely little restaurant for a yummy bite sized plate and dessert. We enjoyed our time at Plate and closed the restaurant... we tend to lose track of time easily. YUM! What a great way to share an evening!


Second... Amelia's birthday at Chocolate by The Bald Guy. Look at those lovely drinks... and the chocolate fondue. Simply delicious!!! A yummy evening filled with friends and laughter. It was so good that I will be taking my mom there for her birthday dinner this week in Phiadelphia!


Third... CUPCAKES!!! Who doesnt love a good cupcake? Boat Shoes and I were walking in Manhattan when we came across this adorable spot, Baked by Melissa. Knowing that we had a 2 hour drive ahead and a car full of 6 people, we thought, cupcakes for a road trip would be just the ticket! So a little bof of 12 bite sized cupcakes was perfect... 2 for each person. The requirement... to share thoughts and ratings of the cupcake that you ate! The Chocolate Chip Pancake, Cookie Dough and Cookies and Cream all had rave reviews.

So looking for a sweet treat? Try one of these lovely spots!

Cycle for Survival Part 2

 

 

 

T E A M W O R K! Cycle for Survival raised... 4.5 million dollars for cancer research at Memorial Sloane Kettering... and it will directly impact our dear friend Jen!!!! Way to go team!

Cycle for Survival

Survival. Cure. Strength. Friendship. Laughter. Spin. NYC. Tough. Loud. Fun. Inspiring. Exciting. Fabulous. Surprising. HOPE.

 

 

 

 

soap box

I think airports should have wireless internet available!

Don't they know I need to upload collages and blog posts?!?

My plan was to upload in the Philly airport before Nasvhille... no internet. Then plan B... upload in Nashville before Christie picked me up... no internet. So no posts before my fabulous weekend in Nashville...womp womp.

So get ready friends... all of my stored collages and posts are about to be posted!!!