Daily Happenings

The past few days have been pretty busy and I'm more tired from being off than I am when I'm at work. Is that possible?

This weekend we spent time at a memorial for Harry's best friends, and at a going away family day for Nat. While both were very different, they were also filled with love, happiness, music and fun! I also managed to run / walk 10 miles on Sunday, but that wasn't very much fun, not as successful as hoped it would have been.

So far, this week has been busy with lunches, tutoring, shopping and such. Monday I met up with some of the girls from my second grade team. We met at Ridge Hill and went to Yard House for lunch. It was good catch up and hear how their summers have been going. After lunch I went to purchase some jewelry for the Bride's Maids at Charming Charlie's. They have beautiful things for very inexpensive prices. Although it's not top quality material, it will serve it's purpose. The small details of the wedding are proving to be costly and slightly stressful. We looked into a photographer, but haven't nailed anyone down yet. Little by little, though, it is all coming together. 

Natalie left for school yesterday. I'm a little sad about it, but my mom is very sad. I felt badly when I spoke with her today. She will miss my sister a lot. Hopefully, the weekend of October 3rd (when we have a mud run) will get here quickly!

Today I went to work to help one of the girls prepare her room as she will be out for a few weeks at the beginning of the school year. I wound up talking more than helping, but still it was nice to be there and among friends. I think tomorrow there will be another lunch with a different group of friends. 

Soon we'll have one more vacation and really, I am glad & very much looking forward to it. I am in need of a break from the stresses around me. Till then, it's dealing with the daily grind and doing so with a smile. 

Wonderful Weekend!

This past weekend was definitely fun filled and exhausting!

Friday, my soon to be Mother in Law came in from Puerto Rico and we finally met face to face (as opposed to over Face Time!). I was very happy to finally meet her. Harry misses her very much, this I know, so I was happy to see them reunite. 

We spent the day with her in New Jersey and I got to meet Harry's stepfather, and visit with his siblings and nephews. His momma made us lunch -- pasteles and white rice! Delish!!!! In between lunch and going to one of his sister's homes, we took a walk to the water. It was nice to spend some time talking and enjoying each other's company. We watched people fish and ride their bikes. It was very sweet to just be. 

Harry stayed in Jersey for the weekend  and I came back to New York. I had planned to hang out with Nat as we haven't done anything together just her and I this summer. 

Saturday she and I went to the city to check out a street fair. This one was much better than the one we had gone to the previous weekend.  After that we hopped on the subway once again to head down to SOHO. I wanted to look for jewelry for the wedding, but we were unsuccessful. The traveling was very draining. Although we did not find what I was looking for, we did find an empanada truck and shared one filled with yummy chicken! Lol. Upon arriving home I made us dinner and she hung out. She did try to help, but it was okay. I was super tired from the previous day's long drives and the long walks through the city, I think I just wanted to do it all on my own. The next morning I had a race and wanted to get to bed early, but that didn't happen exactly as I had hoped. 

The following day was another busy one! 

First, as mentioned above, I had my race -- 5 miles -- plus two more. Marathon training is in full effect and exhausting. However, I'm so thankful to God that I'm back at it post surgery. 

Post race smile!

After I returned from the race and Nat from the gym, we attended my friend, Marlene's son's christening. It was a very sweet event. Although the priest spoke some excellent words of advice, the babies couldn't wait very long for him to finish. Haha! It was a lovely ceremony and I pray God blesses Hunter and his parents, Marlene and John, every day. 

Once the christening ended and we snapped a few photos, we attended the luncheon at Chat-19 and it was simply delicious. We got to catch up with friends, have enjoyable conversation and just enjoy a relaxed afternoon. 

Nat and I even got to take a few photos! 

She's so beautiful and grown up! I can hardly believe it sometimes. Love this kid very, very much! 

All in all it was a successful weekend. Nat went home yesterday after the gym, a walk, and a bad egg and ham sandwhich experience, and Harry returned from Jersey. Poor Nat. She was so sick from having eggs. 

She is leaving to head back to school in a week and we hope to have a last supper (till Thanksgiving) with her on Sunday. I will miss her, but am glad we were able to spend a little bit of time together before she goes. 

While I am still recovering from the weekend, I am thankful for every moment that came with it!

Slowing Down...

August 5th and I finally feel as though most of our wedding plans have been taken care of, thank God! I've spoken to my mom more than ever about things that have had me stressed out & she's been such a help! We actually celebrated her birthday this past weekend! 

Isn't she beautiful??? 

She's been a big help! So thankful for her!!

All in all, I wanted to have as much of the planning completed before going back to work and with a little help from God, friends and family, that's exactly how things have gone. I can say I'm excited, not too stressed out, and looking forward to whatever the next step is. 

Loving our smiles ... 

The summer is winding down with just a few games of kickball left, one more vacation to go and then work will begin. 

Tina came to last week's game and I really was thrilled to spend some time with her. She's a good soul.

Until work begins, I plan to spend some time w my love, my family and maybe some friends, if we decide to plan anything. I hope to relax as much as possible. I do have much to do and organize around this apartment, but I will get to it in due time. For now, I would like to enjoy each moment as it comes.