And what the hell did I get?

I watch tons of TV. I am not a big movie buff. TV is more my thing-- I am not sure why?

So when I got the chance to see Martha Stewart Live last year in December , I was more than thrilled!!! I actually got the confirmation email on my birthday ( what a gift!).

I had a ball in NYC... we ( S and me) did tons of things (I will do a year recap on the anniversary of the trip) saw tons of shows live, shopped, and went to see Martha !!

The guests were not that exciting on Martha that day .... Sarah McLachlan ( S likes her) she did a craft, performed and we got a CD; and then Murray's cheese shop was there to discuss cheese platters for the holidays and we got a cheese book!

Every time I watch a Talk show and they give things away--- I always say "and what the hell did I get? a cheese book!!!!"

Today on the View they got a gift bag worth $400 dollars from Macy's, the other day the View gave away diamond earrings and gift cards to the same audience, and Ellen gives away trips to NYC !!

And what the hell did I get ? a cheese book !!!!!!!

I know its all about the experience and see people live BUT when people ask ...what did you get ? I get to say " a cheese book!"

I need to get tickets again to some shows in NYC so I can change the answer to my favorite question!???

Does anyone have an inside way to get tickets?

Martha's model home

I think I found my floor plans for my dream home.. and I never thought it would be Martha Stewart's model for her new KB Homes development.

Well, OK it might as well be??!!, right? I love almost everything Martha does. I think she just a vision for very timeless elegance with touches of new technology

A can can dream......................

It has everything a girl wants :

• large kitchen
• large island with sink
• cabinets, cabinets, cabinets
• dining room that seats 10
• dining room with large window

Other things I would love...

• fireplace in dining room
• fireplace in bedroom
• fireplace in den/living room
• large pantry
• shelves for cookbooks in kitchen/pantry/butler's pantry
• a butler's pantry with extra dishwasher/sink and strips of outlets along wall
• a bar area in dining room ( not that I am a big drinker..... ok I do like a few...but I love to collect glasses and it looks good for parties that you can have a bar set up)
• large walk-in-closet with cabinets/ drawers ( so no dressers in master bedroom)
• finished basement for family room/game room that walkouts to outside deck
• large laundry room off of kitchen/den/Mud room
• Mud room --"grand central station" room with large coat closet and storage for extras
• TV in the master bathroom, and kitchen

I am sure there is more things I would love to add to this dream list ..and believe me its a DREAM !

Monday

I took the day off! I didn't even get dressed-- I took a shower, put on a robe, and stayed in that robe all day.

made dinner( fried chicken/FF) in that robe, and watching dancing with the stars now.

For some reason I think Marie is going to win-- with all her crazy doll fans and her Children's Miracle Network email list of 2 million BUT Mel B of the Spice Girls should win. I would even take Helio to win! anyone except Marie!!!! All she does is mention "I did it for my fans. I am one of the top doll designers in the world." Her and her dancer partner Jonathan were kinda upset they only got 8's for their first dance. I am thinking the judges do not want her to win this dance competition since she is not the best dancer. It not a popularity contest and how many votes can you buy. But that is what reality show voting is all about from American Idol to this stupid show.


I think I have to agree with Carrie Ann-- it wasn't that great for Mel B's freestyle routine .

Thanksgiving Weekend

Friday..... went out shopping at 7am. Did some crazy shopping with L. I am surprised how much she was spending on the girls. But hey, to each their own! Missed Annual Breakfast at Mcd's ( we always get greasy hashbrown, OJ, and egg McMuffins). We had a late start since she forgot to call me Thursday night and let me know what time for pick up. So we started a new tradition!!!

BEER AND BURGERS !!!!! OMG-- it was so good .

came home..vegged and started shopping online..nothing to special. put on PJ's..and was watching TV ( was suppose to be at my high school reunion --but blew it off) and the phone rings at 10pm! I thought it was friends wondering where I was.. or L calling with updates from her own high school reunion which was the same night.

Its my BIL to say my sister,S, checked herself into the emergency room for chest pains!! So I jump up and start to get dressed to travel back to that same hospital I did less than 3 weeks ago! Problem--- he can not drive since his last seizure so he is freaking out at home with the 6 year old sleeping..."what should I do ? Maybe I should just drive to the hospital?" Hello idiot-- you can not drive and do not think about it with my niece in the car !!!"

She has to spend the night for observation...

Saturday...I spent the night at he house . Got there at around 2am . yeah lots of sleep for me now. Grab some clothes from her closet and drive him to the hospital ( B thinks he has doctor's appointment just like mommy did early this morning -- there was no sense to worry a 6 year old since she knows that daddy is sick) .

S is being released sometime this afternoon, but she has to go back for a stress test .

We head to Brockton for the Christmas parade. A is is in the parade for her dance troop. OMG- I was going to Kill B . she was acting up at the parade bumping and dancing into the baby stroller next to us. Telling me she is getting the sillys out of her .

STOP IT NOW--- but that didn't work !!! We finally moved. There was over 100 different groups in the parade and it was over 2 hours long!! went back to L house for hot cocoa and snacks... drove back to S house ( one hour back to her house from L's house) make dinner, give it to B, head to the grocery store so that they have the staples to get them through Monday afternoon, and then head home for that one hour drive back to my house !! i feel like I spent my weekend in the car .

Sunday.... did nothing exciting all day . Did some laundry. read the Sunday paper. And tried to shop online--but found nothing to buy!

Happy Thanksgiving !!

Twas the Day before Thanksgiving

and where was I you ask ?

FROGPOND in BOSTON!!!

My nieces, J and A , wanted to go skating in Boston at the Frogpond. they have never been before and since they both have seen the pond in the summer when its a wading pool; they wanted to actually try skating in the outdoors.

What a blast I had! The girls where little hams ( should I have called them turkeys?) They were showing off their skating talents and many people were even taking pictures and video of them! They couldnt believe that they were only 6 and 9 and was doing to eloops, salcows, and spirals across the ice !!!

I have no idea why .... but... many people came over to me and not my sister to say what cuties they were and how much talent they have! Could it have been the camera around my neck snapping pictures and video of them?? you think ?????

Then it was back to reality and cook a turkey breast for day after sandwiches. Shopping at 4am makes you very hungry!!

so I hope everyone has a great Thanksgiving... and dont forget to say a small prayer ( even if its just to yourself in the shower) "what you are thankful for"

Thanksgiving week

I think I love the rush of planning, finding recipes, cooking, baking for the holiday more than the actually holiday and spending time with family. I see my family alot!!!

But, what is more important to me..... "WHAT AM I GOING TO WEAR ?"

This is such a fun, exciting part of the holiday . I am not sure why ...maybe its the fact that within the last 5 years we take some type of picture to capture the day .

It could be what we do prior to dinner ( apple turkeys, etc..) .... or desserts that we have eaten.... or just a family picture of the girls together.

So far I have baked two desserts..pound cake and the "famous sugar cookies". ( maybe there will be a post in the future on these) .

Now back to what to wear--- I think I am going to wear my new print dress with tights and boots. BUT believe me it all depends on the weather and traffic. Do I want to drive in heels? and scratch the back of them while I slam on the brakes on what will be a normal day 25 minute ride that will probably take 1 hour. And one thanksgiving it took me over 3 hours. I traveled less than 1 mile in 90 minutes during thanksgiving traffic around noontime . ( not a good sign when you have to pee and no where to stop since every place is closed for the holiday !!!!!)

My brother-in-law like to wear shorts for the holiday. I think its his annual tradition to see how long it takes my mother to comment on them. The other brother in law sulks that he is not spending it with his family ( blah blah blah--get over it OK!!!)

I only wish is that I had a huge place to entertain my family....it would be my ideal dream to have a kitchen with a huge island, two ovens, huge dining room with a table for 12 - huge buffet side board, and a ..... what a dream this would be !!!!!!



A girl can dream ..right ???!!!

LISTS

things to do tomorrow:

• go to Kappy's to buy wine...its the third week of November and the new bottle of this wine is now out( only comes out during this time) and its only $11. I might buy a bottle for Thanksgiving and one for the house also.

• go buy new makeup foundation ; I have to remember to buy Beige instead of buff beige for the winter !!
• make Christmas list for myself
• paint fingernails/toenails
• make photo disks