34 Years

9/11 is kinda a crappy anniversary day - celebrating feels wrong after the WTC tragedy. 

Today marks 34 years of Murray & me. 

(he snapped this last week at the Daughtry concert)

Murray is kind and generous. 

I'm a lucky girl. 

We're just laying low today. 

Golf this morning and it's the start of football season.

He has now taken his spot in his chair with the remote at his side. 

My cup runneth over.  (read sarcasm)

It's also grandparents day. 

And it's our first anniversary as grandparents. 

Speaking of my favorite little person...

Yesterday, we had a couple of hours with our Nugget. 

She changed so much in 2 weeks!

(still teensy teeny tiny but she LOVES to eat)

She looks noticeably bigger and is blabbering on and on now. 

Quite a change from the serious, quiet peanut she was 2 weeks ago. 

I think it's the babysitter situation bringing her out of her shell.

The sitter has a 1 1/2 YO granddaughter named Ava. 

She sounds adorable, and clearly It agrees with Nugget. 

I can't explain what happens to my heart when I'm with her. 

Labor Day golf in Binghamton was fun. 

We went to the Colonial after golf for dinner. 

It's always fun to be with Jimmy. 

He's so entertaining. 

Not too much studio time cause of nice weather & lack of motivation. 

I've worked a bit more on my collaboration with Gail.

Here's what that looks like. 

Im about halfway done with my portion of the piecing. 

I thought I was going to hate the piecing, but it's a nice departure from my norm. 

I think I'll make another of this pattern, only scrappier, for one of the guest rooms. 

I think that's all I've got for now. 

Be kind!

God Bless The Nugget

Yesterday was Avy's Christening. 

She was absolutely perfect all day. 

She was so focused on Fr Bill it was eerie. 

Almost as if she knew what was going on.

She's so teeny...irresistible. 

Phils mom was able to attend, which was so special. 

A shot of all the Fazio kids 

My sisters Meem & Janey came up for the big day, too.

Love my family.

Especially the wee one. 

Kindness. 

Texas Beach Bums

Here's a photo recap of a fun week with my Texas family. 

Bub, Baby Bub, Amber, Nico, Stella, Megan, Rob, Cezel, Amy K, Kelly, Jim, Phil, Mimi & Ms Pat

A whole week together of Laughing, Beach days, Boardwalk, ice cream, surfing, paddle boarding, golf and way too much eating & drinking. 

I love my family.

Remember to be kind. 

Laura & Zac

Feast or famine. 

Usually, my social calendar is pretty much empty. 

I like it that way. 

Imagine my surprise when I wound up having 2 things in 1 day. 

Laura, an awesome friend from my Ann Arbor life & mom to one of my favorite people, retired in April.

To kick off her new life, she decided to bike her way across the USA.

I snapped this picture while I was waiting for her in the lobby of her hotel.

Look how far she's ridden!

Just looking at this makes me tired.

From San Francisco to New Hampshire. 

On a bike

Like a 2 wheeler

With no motor at all

Just her legs

Pedaling

I can't imagine

Anyway, she stopped in Liverpool yesterday. 

I figured she'd be passing thru here, so I contacted Hannah and was going to surprise her. 

The surprise didn't happen cause she remembered we lived nearby and texted me.

We were thrilled to see her.

She looks fabulous. 

I think all this pedaling agrees with her. 

Murray & I took her to Santangelos for some delish Italian. 

And great conversation about her journey.

Twas fun.

We're trying to arrange a pilgrimage this fall for a UofM game. 

I hope it works out.

I'd love to see Rex, and hear more awesome stories of her journey. 

And drink more wine with her. 

Safe travels!

After we dropped Laura off, we caught the 2nd set of Zac Brown Band at the new amphitheater.

It was a nice venue. 

There was a spectacular sunset over the water. 

But it was dusty.

And hot. 

ZBB did play some awesome covers.

Baba OReilly, Jack & Diane & Lets Go Crazy. 

The Who, John Mellencamp, Prince. 

Great choices Zac. 

It's a good thing they do good covers cause Murray is obsessed with going to thier concerts. 

And how much 'Toes' can one girl take?

Remember the Kindness

Aunt MJ is 80

We spent the weekend in NY/NJ.

Friday night, Murray, Kelly, Jimmy & I went to the Yankee/RedSox game. 

It was so hot.

And the Yankees lost. 

Jim got on the Jumbotron.

It is now officially the Jimbotron. 

Saturday, we celebrated aunt MaryJanes 80th birthday at the Brownstone in Paterson. 

The venue was beautiful.

The food delish. 

It's hard to believe that RHONJ people run this.

But the best part was seeing family. 

Mary Jane is Mimi's godmother. 

She still keeps in touch with friends from the 6th grade.

Her grandkids & great neices & nephews.

Jimmy, Claire & Kelly

I love all my cousins, but Jeanne is my favorite. 

A group shot.

I thought of my mom & dad a lot.

They would've been so happy to feel so much family love. 

I think they were watching, smiling from heaven. 

My aunt is rocking 80. 

She looks great, has a loving & devoted family.

And, she's managed to stay hip and fun. 

Good for her!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY AUNT MARY JANE!

Aunt Janey meets Nugget

On Wednesday, my sister drove up from PA to meet the Nugget. 

They became friends right away. 

It's so fun to show her off!

She's so sweet. 

It was a quick trip, but we managed a bit of retail therapy before she left. 

Janet left Thirsday, but I will see her again in NJ this weekend. 

Kindness. 

Hens Night & Nugget

No quilts in this post. 

I went with Susan to NYC to celebrate her future daughter in law, Michelle. 

The city is really spectacular. 

I had t been in quite a while. 

We had a bite at the Rte 66 diner....

I thought of mom winning on Regis with #66. 

The night had a 70s theme.

They had a company come in and we acted out parts. 

Susan was a florist & I was a 'Carol Brady'.

The bride and her Grandmother, Judy. 

Nancy. Susan & Alex. 

The bride with 2 of her Australian buddies. 

Table shot at dinner...MIUSA. 

Nancy, Susan, Miss Mary & me. 

Blue eyeshadow...looking scary. 

Sunday morning, we walked off the party. 

Central Park. 

Horse drawn buggy...PURPLE!

Columbus Circle

Then a lovely & delish brunch at Nancy & Michaels. 

No pics, but they have a delightful place and are great cooks.

The wedding is next weekend at the newly renovated Hotel Syracuse. 

I had a great time. 

On the 4th, I got to celebrate with my Nugget. 

She has no idea how happy she makes me.

She's rolling over at 3 months...yikes!

Here's a video..

http://youtu.be/dRb_4rpc5Rs

And loves to eat. 

http://youtu.be/2HUnFckyaqU

She's just perfectly adorable. 

I love being with her. 

I'm trying to motivate myself to hit the studio. 

It's hard when the weather is so nice.

It's freezing down there as the air conditioning is on.

Basement studios are poopy, especially in the summer. 

Kindness folks!