on a bit of goodness...

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Start out with saying that with the new year I am working with a new blog friend :) who is helping me re-model this here blog! I am so excited and you should be too! Hoping to have it up by the end of this month. 

 Isn't he handsome?! I think so :D I've been feeling such overwhelming pride for this little boy. He has made such an amazing jump in his speech that it has me staggering. Going from working & learning words he has gone straight to phrases. And boy are they the funniest ones ever. Just last week his speech therapist, Yvonne was speechless after not seeing him for two weeks due to the holidays at the things he was saying and doing. He sat down with her and did a whole matching game all on his own. Something he actually initiated and took out of Yvonne's bag. Yvonne's reaction was just as mine when she said to me "he should not be able to do this, this is higher level stuff!".
He still isn't quite there yet but certainly on his way. 
So, indeed I am blustering with pride and love sharing it with you :)

Got these gems in the mail yesterday. At size 00 these lovies are what I will be wearing when I wed. They are just perfect for the day and the white rose inlays are beautiful. I've been searching for the right plugs for the big day :) And now I have them. They don't fit just yet but by May they will. 

Awakened also came out yesterday and was sent to my baby Kindle in the morning. It was a nice surprise when I booted up the little guy and saw the words "new" and "Awakened" next to it. I had pre-ordered it a couple weeks ago to make sure I didn't forget about it. I put my current book, The Hunger Games, on the back burner for the time being since it will only take me a little while to read this book. I love this series and is definitely on my top vampire series list. Yes, I have one of those lists...

Lastly before I leave you, so I can get my butt of the couch and be useful...
This weekend I will be getting a new piercing. One that I've been wanting for a very long time but just haven't gotten around to it. Like so many other things. I will leave it at that because it will be a surprise. Don't hate me. I take pleasure in the small things. Muwahahhaa.

♥A.

on a new year...

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This year I will...

1. learn to stress less.
2. wear my apron and cook more new dishes & blog about them.
3. call people that are far away from me but who I can really be myself with and have more meaningful conversations.
4. actively work towards being a part time "creative".
5. do whatever is in my power to help Sebastian with his speech and keep setting goals & achieving them.
6. take a sewing class to become "one" with my new machine.
7. make our wedding be more about us rather anyone else!
8. learn to ask for help more. I feel like this one is on my list every year. It has been something I've battled with. Hopefully this year will be my turning point!
9. give back to the world. starting with becoming more involved with our recycling.
10. get hair extensions! Don't judge. I've never had long hair and most likely will never. So I want to get professional extensions done. I think it would be fun.
11. maintain me and Bobby's safe-cozy loving & happy relationship by spending more time together. More date nights!
12. be brave in taking charge of our future and making things we want happen.
13. stop biting my nails. This my friends will be the hardest one of all.
14. reinvent my personal style. Be prepared for this folks ;)
15. go on a nature hike. Somewhere. Not sure where. Anywhere. (if you know where shoot me an email).

What will your goals be for the New Year?

♥A.

on a 2010 year review...

This year was probably the most eventful one that I've had in a looooong time. Here are some fun memories to end the year with...

First in April my little family took a trip to Florida for a few days.

Went to Disney World and Sebastian got to dance with his favorite pal Woody!

We were lucky enough to meet up with Julee & Glen in Downtown Disney. Which was the best treat of all. Julee was down at Florida having fun in the Pillsbury Bake-Off and Glen was there for support. We grabbed some dinner and walked around and just enjoyed each others company :)

Sebastian got to make a sand castle on the Dayton Beach.

Florida was such a fun experience and was a true first mini vacation.

My son turned 2 in July!

And had his first kiddo birthday party.

I turned 22. Oh. My. God. I'm getting old.

But I don't mind ;) I got another tattoo. Biggest one I have so far. I am very happy with it and can't wait to fill my arm up. The representation of the life of my little family is what means the most to me.

September 19th was me and Bobby's 4 year anniversary. We went out to a fancy dinner and later a movie.

Dinner was romantic and so fancy with all the different foods we got to eat.

We took a stroll into Penn's Landing where we witnessed fireworks across the Delaware river. Where Bobby sat me down and proposed to marry him :) I said YES. What a happy surprise that was!

Oh how I love my vintage chic diamond ring.

In October Julee & Glen flew me out to California for a week to spend with them and Tanya, my best friend forever, at Disney Land! I know, BOTH Disney parks in one year! I am truly lucky.

Where I surprised Tanya with asking her to be my maid of honor :) Of course she said yes!

Disney was decked out in Halloween.

Really had the time of my life and forever will remember it. Such a great memory to have!

2010 was a great year.

Sebastian has grown a lot, he is HUGE! He has not only grown in height and strength but has grown into a little person :) I am so proud of all the achievements he has made in his speech and how sweet he is too his momma :D

Bobby is such a hard worker and all the hard work this year payed off for he got a wonderful raise at work. I am so lucky to have a man who's waking thought is about this family and who is constantly striving to make things better for us. Can't wait to marry him and be his wife.

Goodbye 2010 and Hello 2011

♥A.

on a holiday recap...

Ok. I know that it's been a while but there was really no way I could find time to sit down. Hard to believe huh? Honest. This holiday season was brutal. Not only did I just have no time but I didn't have much to tell you all. I feel like I've spent the entire month of December working. Being inside a mall is tough. I don't mind being busy but the holiday hours are what got me. Any who, I got through it and had a very Merry Christmas with my boys. Let me recap the last few weeks for you to get ya caught up...

Let me start out with telling you that just two days before Christmas Eve I got the 24 hours stomach bug. Boy was I sick. I was bed ridden. Bathroom ridden. On the toilet ridden. Not fun. I was miserable and I don't think I've been that sick in my whole life.

I am just thankful that I was back to my regular self once Christmas Eve came around because we were off for Sebastian's first Christmas surprise.
Toy Story 3 on Ice!

Family shot with Sebastian pointing to something very interesting and not even looking at the camera. Typical.

On our way to our seat.

Cotton candy for the show. I love Sebastian's face after putting a chunk of cotton candy in his mouth.

Sebastian was glued to the whole show.

Mr. Potato Head was my favorite. He was quite a character. His eyes kept falling off throughout the show and all the other characters took turns helping him grab his parts and sticking them back in the right place. It was very entertaining.

Buzz Lightyear had the best enterance onto the ice, coming from the sky with fireworks!

Sebastian's reaction was a mouth wide open and the word "Woooooowww".

It was a great show and would definitely see another one in the future. All three of us had a ball!

For those of you who don't know, we do our best to incorporate some of my Christmas tradition into Sebastian's growing up. And in my family, we celebrate Christmas on the 24th night. It really works out perfect this way. We get to have our little family tradition with opening presents on the eve of Christmas and then in the morning we wake up and head over to the in-laws.

After the ice show we got home and I got right to cooking. I wasn't able to cook my traditional Hungarian Stuffed Cabbage because I just couldn't get to the grocery store early in the week. Thank you stomach virus. Instead I just whipped up some breaded chicken and mashed potato's with asparagus. Pulled it together with what I had in my fridge. My boys were satisfied which is all I want.

I plopped Sebastian in the tub to ruba-dub-dub, meanwhile Bobby set up all the gifts under the tree. I know we are just so sneaky.

Stocking first.

Toy Story bubble bath was a good hit :)

Despicable Me is by far his new favorite movie. We have watched it over a dozen times since Christmas.

Daddy want to make sure his boy has a big boy football and soccer ball to play with.

Bobby and I did an awesome job keeping his grand finalle present for very last and well hidden. That bright and happy face is the first reaction to when he saw this...

Sebastian's first bike with training wheels. Toy Story themed :)

He had to watch Despicable Me on his bike with the helmet on the whole time. It was quite adorable.

When it came time for Mommy and Daddy to open presents Sebastian sat occupied with all his new toys. Bobby was spoiled with some new Fox brand sneakers, a $50 gift card to Summit Racing where he can put towards some new things for his race car, a new blue controller for his PlayStation 3 (now I can play with him :), and a new dressy pea coat for work.  I was spoiled with tons of new Bert's Bee's products. The face cream being my favorite (will give a full review soon). I got a lovely gift card to Amazon so I can buy lots of books! Always a treat. Annnnnnnnnd I got my sewing machine :) :) :) I am beyond excited.

Christmas morning was spent at Bobby's parents house. Opened some more gifts and had some breakfast. Christmas dinner was held at Bobby's Aunt's house down South Philly like every year. Dinner was great. I especially loved the Creamed Asparagus Soup and Twice Baked Potato's. Yumm!

Christmas is always a fun time of year. Although I do feel a hole. My family and friends out in Seattle are missing and it can get a little emotional for me. That gap is hard to fill but I try my best with calling my dad and talking to him as much as i can aso I don't feel so sad. Bobby even hooked up our web cam on Christmas Eve so my dad could see us on the computer. It was all Bobby's idea and I love him for it :) It was a nice surprise for my dad.

Lastly this wonderful Christmas Bobby and I were blessed by our guardian angels with a extremely generous gift towards a honeymoon. I am honored to have such amazing people in my life and can not express how grateful I am.

♥A.

on some foodtography...

Yes, this will be my lunch tomorrow. I usually pack lunch for work but have been on a dry spell for the past couple weeks. Actually mainly due to the fact that we haven't been food shopping. I mean reeeealll food shopping. Not the get in and get out food shopping that I've been doing the last two weeks. Being rushed while I'm food shopping is a big "no no". Any who, I love this simple stuffed pita. It's easy to make the night before or even just to throw it together in the morning. I have whole wheat mini pitas shown with amazing red pepper hummus spread inside. Then just stuffed with spring lettuce, mushrooms, onion, cucumbers and grilled herbed tofu. Of course there is a vast variety of things you could stuff these amazing pitas with so try it all and be creative.

Excuse me but I feel the need to whip up one more of these for a late night snack...save me.

♥A.

on some wedding inspiration...

Such a lovely bird cage!

Followed by such a cute bird nest with engraved eggs for the top of the cake.

Loving the hanging jars with lit candles dangling from inside the tent. I bet that would look magical in the evening.

The ulitmate photobooth! And vintage typewritter for writing notes to the newlyweds.

Talk about a unique felt bridal bouquet. Amazing!

This sweets display inspires me the most. Pure beauty. The two lamps are my favorite.

♥A.

on some things I am loving...

I am loving...

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This whimsical entry way.

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Dear Paris, I will see you some day.

Glam baby, glam. Love Emma's style. Cutieee.

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Speech.Less. Best staircase ever. Beautiful.

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Yummm. Soft serve green tea with green tea cake on the bottem. Double yumm!

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Tiny gingerbread houses that perch on the side of a hot cup of chocolate! Really! Is there anything more creative than this. LOVE LOVE LOVE.

♥A.