Hangin with the Stars!

There was really nothing else to do in New York but hang out with the celebs at a huge party. Yeah we pretty much saw all the big shots, and they were really cool to us.

Rachel Ray showed us some fish and chips techniques
Morgan was not super stoked to have his picture taken...but seriously, what a guy
Shakira and I were showing each other dance moves...
Eric and Rob fought a little over Jessica, but they got over it
Jane and I really did karaoke...I would have to say we sounded pretty fantasticAt least Simon thought so

Rob was so happy to finally meet the Elle Macpherson
Susan was son nice to let me hop in this picture with her
Wouldnt have been a party without this guy!
Notorious was not really impressed with my dancing skills...I think he was used to a little different type of dancer!

There were so many more, I would love to share all of my new best friends...but I dont want to bore anyone!

New York...without kids...in the freezing cold!

We did not spend much time outside...just enough to get to our destinations: lunch at Cosi, Madame Tussauds, dinner at Planet Hollywood (yeah you heard right), and then the broadway ALTAR BOYS! (So funny!)

We stopped in to see the bearded woman singing "what a girl wants!"

Can you believe he is out there in this weather...There are so many questions about this scenario!

Jane and I at Reading terminal market (in Philly the next day)

Setting for Sushi...

Eric and Jane came to visit last weekend. I was so excited to let Rob cook dinner...he loves to make Sushi. So, naturally he cooks and I set the table! Yum!

Snowflakes Everywhere!

Its over! It will never cease to amaze me how much effort goes into one little 3 hour time block! It was a lot of fun...and though Elle may not have noticed the decorations, she definitely noticed the yummy food!

after looking back at Robbies...I had to make the home made banner a tradition!

I have been collecting snowflakes...so I hung them wherever I could.
I know this looks christmassy, but I thought it would be fun to add the silver balls to white branches...for the colors mainly.
Elle's Snowball cake!

Rob and I dipped pretzels in carmel and white chocolate...starting at 11pm!

She didnt "dive" in...but she enjoyed the frosting.

trying to walk a little...
even with one hand!

Kim made the darling bow that matched perfectly!

Yes...Robbie was there too, though you would hardly know it because he was playing with his friends the whole time!

Birthday Party Preparation Day!

Today is the day before Elle's 2nd FIRST BIRTHDAY PARTY! Ok...so it is obvious that I dont do these parties for my one year old's happiness...but for MINE! I think it is kind of my creative outlet. I have been baking all day, stringing the banner, and cutting out polkadots. Hope it all comes together tomorrow!

Robbie's first Birthday:Baseball. (missing from the picture were the mini pigs in blankets)

Robbie's second Birthday: Cars

(party favors)

"Mommy, You're my Best Friend"

I made it! Seriously, my life feels like a success today after Robbie told me that I was his Best Friend. I think he must have learned it in playgroup today...and wanted to test the phrase out, but I loved hearing it! He was the dream little boy today, telling me "thank you so much for helping me," and "I made my bed all by myself!." He is king of the movie lines right now. All of the sudden he'll pull out a phrase from one of his disney movies...incredibles: I just cleaned up this mess, mulan: Ill make a man out of you, and MANY others!
I love my little Robbie!

the downside of my day was Elle falling down stairs...TWICE! She is so resillient, but it breaks my heart...especially when it is my fault for not having baby gates everywhere! BUT, she says "Hi" now, as she waves. It is the cutest thing!


At the Barnum & Bailey in the spring

Holiday Highlights: Family

Well, I took a long break from my blog...and now I am trying to catch up by letting you in on some of the favorites of this Holiday season. I didnt take as many pictures as I would have liked...but hopefully with my new christmas camera, I will start taking more!

This was the picture of the kids that I used on our Christmas cards...which by the way I would love to send to you if I had your address.

I rarely have pictures with just Rob and I anymore...but here is one at Bonzaii.

We got to hang out with Robs brothers and family a lot!

Ok...here it is...that is what my family looks like Christmas morning!