community, Family

Wedding #SheratonPhiladelphiaSocietyHillHotel #Friendship #PartnersInCrime #FriendsForever

301193_4680768063913_1223515398_nThe Sheraton Philadelphia Society Hill Hotel in Pa, is were we had the pleasure of attending my very good friend son’s wedding.

My girlfriend Sarah, that’s Sarah with an H, and her boyfriend Bill drove all the way from Florida to celebrate this joyous event.31rPO17pC+L._SY195_CR0,0,316,195_Sarah and Bill meet up with my husband and I in the early afternoon just so we could catch up since we hadn’t seen each other in quite some time.

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At the cocktail hour with the mother of the groom, Joanne.  I just loved her dress.  I never saw her look more radiant than that evening.

Joanne you look MARVELOUS!

Elegance and sophistication that was the look Joanne radiated that evening.

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Here we are… Sarah, Joanne, and myself “Partners in Crime”.

The three of us have known each other for more than 40 years.  We met while  working for Galbeath-Ruffin, in the Mobil building , located on East 42nd street, between 2nd and 3rd avenue, in New York City.

As soon as we met the three of us became attached to each other as if we knew that we would be friends forever.  We were in our early twenties when we met and now we are in our early sixties.   We are friends who stayed together through the rough roller coaster ride of life, and no matter how rough the ride was we managed to come off laughing and loving each other stronger.

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Here we are again  with a new addition to the group.

Hello, Bridgette (Joanne’s sister-in-law)

Welcome to the “Partners in Crime” Club.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Entertainment, Family

4Th Of July #Fireworks #Pool #Friends #Grandkids #IndependenceDay #Freedom #Liberty #Foundingfathers

Th 4th of July is always celebrated at my sister’s home and every year we have a few different faces to help us celebrate Independence Day.  It was a beautiful day and since my sister has a pool we started it as early as possible.1025141155a (1)My sister’s pool is not very large but it is big enough to hold this motley crew.25946_10200404651822568_1858031208_n (1)The best way to celebrate Independence day is by a pool and with a fun group of chaps.IMG_4827 (1)Jumping off the edge into the pool is one of my grand kids favorite things to do.28721f4ecd0bde754187d3ce43f6eb79Even Richie, my sister’s dog, wanted to be apart of  the pool action.  Sometimes Richie does just jump in the pool but this time he just hung around the edge.25946_10200404651822568_1858031208_nAfter the pool we all gathered around the table to enjoy some appetizing appetizers that our friend Joanne made.  262355_4452412749312_739509762_nOh, let me not forget to mention the margaritas my sister blended up…PERFECT!0090505-rect_full142224__nightmare_l

The kids always bring entertainment to any gathering.  As you can see my little Sophie smiling for the camera and baby Emma being used as a beer bottle holder…LOL!!

271149_2248910388991_1435147167_2568713_5296100_nAs the night draw near we all headed out to see the 4th of July fireworks.IMG_4850 (2)310dresses_updatedThey were splendid as they are every year.   Of course it began to rain but that did not put a damper on our festivities… IMG_4393 110203Yes, it was a blessed fourth of July…We owe all of this to our founding fathers…

May God continue to Bless America!!!

Family

Rath Park #Pool #Fun #Summer

The grand kids are out of school!  Happy they are  that their VACATION has started. NO more school days, at least for the next few months.FullSizeRender (25)The first day of their summer vacation they wanted to go to Rath Park.  Rath Park is a nice park with a  community pool, it was the pool they wanted.  When I entered the park it brought back my memories of bringing my children at their age here. Oh, do I miss those times.   Since it was lunch time Sophie and Christian wanted pizza, and they wanted to  eat their pizza  at the park.  So grandma picked up Carmella’s pizza, and off we went to Rath Park.  We sat at the park’s picnic table to enjoy the meal.

After they ate  they jumped up and headed towards the pool.  IMG_4758  Well,  the pool was the main reason we went to Rath,  I paid the entrance fee and inside we went.20141025_11263612794_4799543394835_2028457907_nAt the pool the grand kids met some of their school chums and the splashing fun began.  As they played I sat under the awing hiding from the  sun.030812_pam_dawber_now_fullThe splashing fun did not last long within 15 minuets they decided that the pool water was to cold and no longer wanted to be in it.  19341af-rect_full 10204_2As the tempurture read 90 degrees, my grand kids wrap themselves up in beach towels because they were cold.  Hey, it’s the pool guys and you wanted to go to the pool!!!  Yup, they wanted the pool .  Their friends kept on pooling but they just sat wrapped up in their beach towels looking like two misplaced children.  Yes, summer is here and the grand kids are ready to have some summer fun ,except next time, it won’t be at Rath Park’s pool.

product review

Boar’s Head Introduces a Slice Of Japan #IchibanTeriyaki

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I got to try a slice of Japan Boar’s Head Ichiban Teriyaki Style Chicken Breast.

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Student chefs from the Culinary Institute of American presented 4 delicious, innovative dishes.  Ichi Buns, Marco Polo, Savory Croquette, and the Sunny Koopa. Each dish competing for the $10,000 prize.

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Congratulations to student chefs Matthew Johnson and Kurtis Flaherty. Those steamed buns were delicious!!

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For your chance to win a trip to Japan click here

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Wellie Wishers #AmercianGirl #MTWellieWishers

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The Wellie Wishers are the newest doll collection from American Girl and I got to meet them at a open house breakfast at the American Girl Store.  Please say hello to  Camille, Kendall, Willa, Emerson and Ashlyn.

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It was so exciting to meet and  listen to author Valerie Tripp who has written over 40 American Girl books talk about her inspiration for each and every doll. The Wellie Wishers have their own books with adventure stories filled with imagination, inspriation, kindness, friendship and dreams.

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This adorable collection is geared for girls ages 5-7 year old.  These dolls are smaller, less expensive and you can find all the fun clothing and accessories for each and everyone of them. Love the socks and boots for the little girls!

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Girls can dress up as their favorite doll. BFF!!

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PJs and slippers so perfect.

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Fun doll carrying  backpacks, a LadyBug hair brush and so much more. After shopping you can take your sweetheart and her doll for something good to eat and drink  in the Daisy Room. Parties available too!

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Wellie Wishers are available on line and in stores. For more information click here