Irish Drinking Songs and Going Out In {green} Style

by Denise // 12 March, 2012 // Comments off

I am ridiculously excited about St. Patrick’s Day falling on a Saturday this year because there’s no work or after school activities to get in the way of our Irish beer consumption. Although my girls and I do have a... Continue reading →

Merriest Christmas Moments

by Denise // 28 December, 2011 // Comments off

Beautifully set tables with a bit of bokeh ready for loved ones to gather ’round. Hubby preparing Christmas dinner while wearing his presents. Grandma Mestanza proudly posing with her almost-as-tall-as-her grandchildren Little Lion Man giggling on his granny’s knee. One... Continue reading →

A Christmas Calm (with a little Pink Martini)

by Denise // 26 December, 2011 // Comments off

On Christmas Eve, a calm feeling came over me. Although I still had the entire house to clean for company while Allan prepared a huge Italian feat for my family, I felt like it was no big deal. Since Halloween,... Continue reading →

A Northern Sky, a Cool Yule and a Miracle

by Denise // 19 December, 2011 // Comments off

Does any else feel like Christmas threw up on them? That’s the ugly metaphor I’m choosing to describe the Christmas chaos I’m feeling. You should see the state of my house. I think the tree is finally decorated, but I... Continue reading →

Holiday Inn Captured My Heart

by Denise // 12 December, 2011 // Comments off

I took my best girl to the cinema yesterday. Just me and my gal catching a show and we had a swell time, see. A real swank time, I tell you. It’s hard to shake the circa 1940s slang after... Continue reading →

A Christmas Flop

by Denise // 7 December, 2011 // Comments off

Our Christmas tree is up. Well, it’s standing. The lights have been hung and the garland has been festooned. That’s it. Our Christmas tree enthusiasm and skills seem to be lacking this year. Typically, our tree is up before Thanksgiving,... Continue reading →

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