Sunday, May 3, 2009

113th Boston Marathon Part 1



So here a few pre-race shots taken at about 5am the day of the 113th running of the Boston Marathon. Dino, my dear friend had been training extensively for this day, so I hope to capture some great memories for him...

Saturday, April 18, 2009

My Work with the MWV Young Professionals

So I must apologize for lack of posts, I can't believe 2 months have gone by! I have been busy with many things in life. Right now I am wrapped up in a community project put together by our local Young Professionals group. Its an awesome opportunity to bring forth positive change and growth for the Mount Washington Valley. My colleagues and I have taken the lead on this project and are excited for the last phase that will take place on May 2nd. Above you can see us with Chancellor Reno of the University of New Hampshire. He has teamed up with us in this endeavor along side with his project the 55% Initiative. Visit the Mount Washington Valley Young Professionals' Blog, and read up on this amazing project that I am involved in!

Saturday, February 14, 2009

Happy Valentine's Day

For my honey, I made Almond Crusted French Toast with fresh Berries. No candies, no flowers, just the simple everyday moments that we cherish. Happy Valentine's Day to all of you! Peace and love.

Thursday, February 12, 2009

Oh Baby...will it be a boy or a girl???

Here is photo of my friend Melissa, we teach together at Mountain View Montessori. This sweet pea worked right up until 2 days before her due date. Such a brave soul! We can't wait to meet Baby Jerome!!!

Wednesday, February 11, 2009

Bath Fizzies Are Fantastic!

We had a baby shower for my friend and fellow teacher. I was in charge of the favors, I must say this idea came to mind last minute. I had made bath fizzies once before and they turned out so wonderful. So I decided to try a new heart mold and hence the "Peas in a Pod" bath fizzy was born. I didn't take step by step photos for a tutorial but maybe I will type one out in the near future.

Thursday, January 1, 2009

Post 101 for January 1, 2009

Peace on Earth...
Thanks to all of you for your gracious support!

Happy New Year!

Tuesday, November 11, 2008

Happy Birthday Dan! ...and post 100!

Happy 29th Birthday Daniel!!!
I am so proud of what you have become and what you continue to be, but most importantly I love that you are my best friend and my brother...:)

Monday, November 10, 2008

Do you see what I see???

May I Introduce the Campbell's...

Congrats to Heather and Brian!!!
Happily married November 1st, 2008
in the beautiful city of Grand Rapids, Michigan.


Heather and I have been friends since high school, both transplants to the town of Beaver, PA, we spent much of our time playing volleyball with Mandy and marching in the band with Addy. At the wedding reception another Mandy mentioned that we (Myself, Heather, Addy, Mandy) have been friends for almost 20 years! Although in shock at first, it made me smile. We not only celebrated the marriage of our best friend Heather to Brian, we also celebrated our friendship that has held strong across the states (PA, MI, and NH) and across time...:)









Love these girls...:)

Saturday, August 16, 2008

I Like Cake

A cake for two of my friends' birthdays that happened over the summer. I love making flourless chocolate cakes, they really are just absolute heaven. And now since I know so many people that are gluten-free, this makes the perfect treat! I remembered while I was icing the cake that I had Nasturtiums blooming, so I picked a few and they looked awesome on the cake, don't you think?

Tuesday, August 5, 2008

It Will Be Pants for the First Day of School

So I went out for ride the other day with Mike. Now I have been lovin' my new Giant Trance2, it just rides so smooth and rolls so quick...well this particular day the bike road smooth, rolled quick, and I hit the ground hard, three times for that matter...and on that note I won't be wearing a dress on the first day of school, I'll just have to wait until my rainbow of bruises and scrapes heal...
but I will ride again...:)

Sunday, August 3, 2008

Frozen Treasure

So, one of my favorite activities from
the Summer Program at MVM was this
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...thanks to Amy at Let's Explore for the idea, these kids had so much fun excavating little treasures from the ice.
A great activity for our lesson on Antarctica
:)

Thursday, June 26, 2008

Movie Theatre Legacy

In honor of the birthday of the first movie theater...
I loved going to this theater when I was little. I believe then, and no I am not that old, we could get in for 25 cents!

Ambridge Family Theatre
1967 - Present

Tom and Barbara Budjanek are the original owners of the Ambridge Family Theatre. They began the theatre creatively; wooden seats were purchased from the Pittsburgh Playhouse during one of its' renovations, neon lights were taken from the old "Blue Sky" sign, and Barbara's artistic talents furnished the front lobby in a plush 1930's style with hanging brass and crystal chandeliers, gold accented crown molding, red flocked velvet wallpaper, and mirrors to give a spacious appearance. Later on, cushioned seating from Radio City Music Hall was placed in the theatre. In 2004 the seating was refurbished with new padding and upholstery.

Saturday, June 21, 2008

Shine On

Echo Lake in North Conway, New Hampshire
Posted for: Moody Monday/Shine

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Now playing: Lena Horne - It Had Better Be Tonight
via FoxyTunes

Making Waves at The Bowl in Acadia NP

The Great GoGurt Race

Ready, set, squeeze, squeeze, squeeze...
why didn't we have this when I was a kid!

Maine Wildlife Center~Gray, ME

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Now playing: Bebel Gilberto - August Day Song (King Britt Remix)
via FoxyTunes

Sunday, June 15, 2008

Stress Relief


So for those of you who don't know me, I come from a family of bakers. I have been whipping things up in the kitchen since I was a little girl. And to this day I continue to be fascinated by the science behing baking but most of all I love that fact that it provides me the utmost of stress relief. After a rough work week these were born...Peanut Butternaners, banana cupcakes with peanut butter frosting, even better with some chocolate shavings...:)



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Now playing: The Tender Box - Mister Sister
via FoxyTunes

Saturday, May 31, 2008

Time for Reflection

I apologize for my lack of posts, just need some more time to put everything back into perspective...took this while reflecting the other day...nature is amazing isn't it?

Thursday, May 22, 2008

In Loving Memory

In loving memory of Marion M. Evans 1928-2008
The sunshine will always remind me of you.

I will miss you gram...

Like It? Buy It!!!