Baby Shower Decorations

I went to visit the Baek family in Plainview the other day.  I could tell that the halmoni (grandma in Korean) was in a dither because she wanted to put together an intimate women's luncheon at her house for some of the "American" moms that  Justin's Oma was friends with.  I went to the dollar store and came back within the hour to start creating.  All things are possible with a few bucks and some imagination!!  It may not have been the classiest Baby Shower decor ever but it was pretty dang cute for just "throwing it together" in basically an hour.  Success!

Blue Billboard....

The city was invaded by the Smurfs this summer in anticipation of their movie coming to theaters in August. I saw various billboards advertising them but this was my favorite. I first saw it as I was driving home from Brooklyn on the BQE one day. I knew that it was impossible to take a picture of it and still live (the BQE is one FAST moving expressway). I was excited to see the same billboards in a convenient place....42nd and 8th Avenue. Isn't it cute?! Total NY theme...I love it!

Willy Wonka B-day Lunch...

I went out for a b-day lunch this week with one of my students from a few years ago. I was her 3rd grade teacher and she is now going into 6th. Even though the years have passed, I have remained good friends with their family. We went to Max Brenner's in Union Square. It is a restaurant that serves great food but is most known for their chocolate and fun desserts. I thought that the meal was delicious and I was stuffed before we even though about dessert. If you know me, sweets are okay but I don't HAVE to have them. Let's just say that I was curious and intrigued by all of the chocolate creations but I couldn't even begin to dent my dessert because I was too "chocolated" out. Does that make sense? If not, let me be a little more clear. It was good but I felt like I was going to hurl for the rest of the day if I smelled chocolate or if someone mentioned it. It was just TOOOOO sweet! Smore's pizza....Powdered sugar waffles waiting to be topped.....

Chocolate filled syringes.....

"C" ordered the Smores concoction with marshmallow fluff, chocolate mousse, caramelized bananas, a smore, and a little beaker of pure chocolate sauce.....

Her mom ordered the Banana Split Waffles with bourbon vanilla ice cream, caramelized bananas, and chocolate truffle....

I got the Melting Chocolate LOVE Heart Cake (their play on the lava cake) with a chocolate and raspberry center. There was a flask of melted chocolate, vanilla ice cream, and an iced milk chocolate shake shot. It was delish but I couldn't even begin to finish it. Ugh!

It was sooooo cute! I loved the way they plated their food....

Yes, it needs more caramel! Ha!!

Getting some more chocolate from her little beaker....

I had to join in on the fun and start pouring chocolate everywhere too. Look at my face...I had no idea where I was pouring it...wasn't even looking...ha! I just wanted to pour the chocolate.

Forget pouring the chocolate....just take a shot! Ha!

I saw this saying painted on the wall as we walked out and I HAD to take a picture. Too funny! Thanks for the fun day girls!!

Thanks Mom and Dad!!

My parents are so sweet! They arranged for me to get flowers on my b-day! Thanks Elder and Hermana Munroe....Love You!

Brithday Throwback...

Okay, so I turned 34 yesterday but who said that I couldn't act like I was 12?! I decided that I wanted to go to a place called Dave and Busters to play the day away. What is Dave and Busters? I like to describe it as a Chuck E. Cheese type of place but for grownups. We had lunch in their restaurant and then we headed for the games. It was such a blast playing and getting our competitive energy out. It was honestly a blast! We decided to keep up with the "I am 12 today" theme and saw The Smurf's at a nearby theater.

I didnt have many tickets at the beginning of our fun....

....but then I hit a jackpot!

Birthday with friends....

It was such a fun night at Penthouse 808! We sat back and soaked up the unusually cool evening breeze and amazing view. There were spills, laughs, and lots of great conversation. Thanks for such a fun night girls!! Leah (teaches Science at 22) and I.....

Stella and Lee under the bridge at our table.....

Leah, Ellaina, and I....

A Queensboro Bridge Birthday....

I have always loved the bridges here in the city. The Brooklyn Bridge is one of my favorites but I have a secret passion for the Queensboro Bridge. It is a bunch of metallic chaos and I love it! Could there have been a better place to celebrate my birthday with my girlfriends than a rooftop restaurant that sits RIGHT next to the bridge with the Manhattan skyline on my dinner plate? Um, no! That is why we met up at Penthouse 808 on top of the Ravel. The view was simply amazing!! We felt like we were on a movie set all night.