Sunday, November 3, 2013
Saturday, November 2, 2013
Thursday, October 31, 2013
All Hallows' Eve 2013
Gone are the days of trying to fit your costume over your snowsuit. [This was a common conundrum growing up in Canada!] This year, we were lucky to have perfect trick-or-treating weather.
Indio was super excited in the weeks leading up to the big night, having picked his costume in September and his pumpkins in early October.
The night before Halloween we carved our largest pumpkin, which wasn't very large. Indio loved planning our Jack O'Lantern's face, but wasn't enthralled with pulling out the guts.
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| gross guts! |
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| flexing with his mini-pumpkins |
We met up with one of Indio's best friends from class before heading over to Ginna's and Henry's stoop to help them give out candy, our tradition for the last few years.
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| ninja + annie |
How was your Halloween? Did you dress up?
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Monday, October 7, 2013
Pumpkin patch: then and now
It's hard to believe we've already racked up 5 years worth of pumpkin photos of Indio. Looking back, I couldn't help but compare my boy from his very first pumpkin patch [really just the display at the Amish market in Tribeca, New York, 2009] to the latest installation from a *real* pumpkin patch in Valatie, NY on our way home from Lake Placid.
Have you chosen your Halloween pumpkins yet? What will you carve yours into? Read more...
Tuesday, April 30, 2013
Like it was yesterday
Missing you.
Ed Sheeran - Small Bump [Official Video] from Ed Sheeran on Vimeo.
Saturday, April 20, 2013
Help NYC's Children Get Fit!
F4L just submitted a wish to Intuit’s Small Business Growing Strong campaign.
Help Emil's organization make a wish come true! Fit 4 Life NYC's mission is to help children in New York City's poorest communities to become active and fit, but most of the children in their programs do not have proper shoes or attire to exercise and play in. In addition, due to the high cost of sports/fitness equipment F4L's classes are taught with little to no equipment.
Click here to vote for Emil and his team: http://bit.ly/11lxQjc [You can vote once a day and you don't have to register for anything!]
F4L would use the prize money to purchase shoes for their neediest kids and new sports equipment for their programs. Thank you for supporting NYC's children.
Read more...Tuesday, April 9, 2013
Had to share
Because we live in such an urban city, even the tiniest bit of nature mesmerizes us. Last Sunday's sunset was no exception.
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Sunday, April 7, 2013
Another year down
This weekend I celebrated my birthday surrounded by love and laughter, the two things I usually wish upon others on their big day. From phone calls and emails to drinks on my birthday eve and brunch on the actual day, my friends and family showered me with wishes of another fabulous year.
It's hard to believe I'm another year older, though I feel more youthful than I did a few years ago. Weird how that happens.
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| extremely rare date night last week at our favorite restaurant celebrating both emil's and my birthdays. |
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| extra indy shot just because it was warm enough to bare his adorable toes in the playground/sandbox. |
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Sunday, March 31, 2013
Oh, hoppy day
I grew up "celebrating" Easter by eating excessive amounts of chocolate. Emil grew up with a more traditional [Catholic] recognition of the holiday. So far, Indio only knows that there are bunnies and an egg hunt with his cousins, which will be happening later today at his Great Aunt's place.
Yesterday, we introduced a new tradition and dyed eggs for the first time. Indio is quite confused as to why his fingers are still green this morning.
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| such concentration |
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| rainbow eggs |
Friday, March 29, 2013
Viva Mexico!
It's been less than a week since we returned from our spring break/Emil's birthday trip to Mexico, and I'm still craving mojitos! We had a fabulous time lounging by the pools, playing on the beach and eating to our hearts' content. It was a much-needed escape from the everyday for both Emil and me. Emil and I visited Mexico together nine years ago on our first trip together, but back then we opted for a road trip with friends rather than a resort vacation.
We flew AeroMexico into Cancun and were pleasantly surprised that we didn't have to pay $12 for a bag of peanuts, but actually received a decent meal [waffles and omelets] on our early morning flight. On the way back, we were treated to ham & cheese sandwiches, which hit the spot at the end of a long day.
We used USA Transfers to travel to and from the airport and I couldn't have been happier with the service. We received prompt and clear email communication from company founder, Brant Boston as soon as I booked the ride, a spotless van with up to date car seats for children, a friendly, knowledgeable driver and the best part: they were always on time!
We stayed at Ocean Coral & Turquesa in Puerto Morelos, about 20 minutes from the airport. The resort was beautiful, the service was impeccable [for the most part], and the food was good-to-great depending on the restaurant. There were four pools: a kiddie pool, a "quiet" pool, the main activities pool where we spent most of our time, and the "drunk" pool, which was a lot more live. Our only complaint of the resort was that it was very "American" and there wasn't much of a "local" flavor, but I guess that's to be expected at an all-inclusive resort that is catering to so many people from around the world.
Indio loved the pool and by the end of the week was jumping in and "swimming" without his floaty. I think it's time to revisit swimming lessons. He also become better acquainted with the ocean, dodging waves and venturing a little deeper each day. No matter how many times I see the turquoise waters of the Caribbean, I'm still blown away with the beauty of it. The beach had many palapas for shade, but wasn't as pristine as the one we visited in the Dominican Republic in December.
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| beach bum |
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| Happy birthday, my love. |
We ventured off the resort for a tour of the ancient Mayan ruins in Tulum. We learned that "Tulum" is actually a name that was given by an American back in the 1800s and the Mayans actually called their city "Zama", city of the sun. It was pretty awe-inspiring to imagine what it took to build this city centuries ago because it definitely took more than rock 'n' roll! After the informative part of the tour, we spent some time on the amazing beach at the bottom of the cliffs.
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| This is what I get when I ask for a "smile". |
I'm so glad we had the chance to get away for a little rest and relaxation before we head into this final term at school. It felt like winter was never going to end, so this was definitely a nice distraction from the cold and slush of NYC. It was even better that we were in Mexico for Emil's birthday!
As much as we enjoyed being lazy all week, Emil and I have decided our next trip is going to be a road trip because we can only sit on the beach for so many days.
Where have you gone on a road trip? Any suggestions for us? We're thinking July or August and so far have come up with touring the northwest part of the country. I'd love to hear your thoughts!
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| Indio was delighted with all the "modern dinosaurs" on the resort |
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| Until next time . . . |
Coming up for air
After two snowfalls in a week, spring seems to have finally sprung in this fair city of mine.
And I couldn't be happier.
Thursday, March 28, 2013
Bloglovin'
Did you hear the news? Google Reader will shortly be defunct.
As I searched for a new reader to compile all the blogs I regularly peruse, I came across Bloglovin', which seems to be great so far. [Maybe even better than Google Reader!] You can easily import all of your Google Reader blogs into Bloglovin' and add new blogs with a quick click of a few buttons.
To follow my blog with Bloglovin' click here-->Perpetual Bounce on Bloglovin
Tuesday, March 5, 2013
Sunday, March 3, 2013
Ringing in the New Year
I'm so excited about our upcoming trip to Mexico and was thinking about all the great photos I hope to take when I realized I never posted anything about our visit to Punta Cana, Dominican Republic over the last holiday break. What's that old saying, "better late than never"?
When deciding what to do for New Year's Eve, E and I came to the conclusion that a trip away sounded better than any over-priced dinner or party in NYC. We both had a busy and somewhat stressful year and relaxation had definitely been in short supply.
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| attempting to distract himself from the "funny feeling in his tummy" |
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| poolside |
The resort was beautiful and well-maintained. The sand was ridiculously soft and the water was crystal clear. As far as all-inclusives go, the food was good, though a bit salty at times. Indio loved the fresh fruit and yogurt at breakfast but was disappointed that his daily dose of bacon was dripping in oil. Most importantly, the drinks were cold and the service was great!
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| not crazy about the ocean, but loving the sand |
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| beach bums |
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| not so sure about the resort's "wildlife" |
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| entertaining hibachi dinner |
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| Indio's first foam party |
This trip was just what we needed: some time to wind down and decompress before gearing up for 2013. I accomplished everything I had planned for this trip. I read a lot, slept more than usual [a lot isn't possible with Indio], took a ton of photos and spent time with my boys. We were so grateful to have this time away from the hustle and bustle of home.
Funnily enough, the laid back culture of the island quickly diminished when we reached the airport with all the other vacationers on their way back home. Boarding the plane was much like the NYC subway system--frantic and chaotic. Luckily, we [barely] made our flight and got home safe and sound.
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| homeward bound |
Monday, February 18, 2013
Reminiscing
As I was organizing my Flickr photos on this blustery Monday, I came across this heart-warmer.
While we enjoy the day off for George Washington's Birthday in the States, I am missing my family as they celebrate Family Day in Ontario, Canada.
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