Bizzy B

This weekend was craziness from the get go !! Work for me last week was chaotic as I tried to prepare for a delayed holiday party; which took place in the city (philly) on Saturday evening. 100 guests at the Moshulu - I planned everything - from coordinating the hotel rooms to the DJ, seating assignments, even down to the desserts - Kinda felt like I was planning my second wedding w/out having to foot the bill (HA!) - although getting down to the wire; I was STRESSED - worrying about all the what ifs, did I do this....blah blah - All in all it turned out WONDERFULLY !!

I have to say, if you ever get the chance to venture downtown, I would Highly recommend dinner at the Moshulu (www.moshulu.com ) one of the top rated restuarants in the city - and it held up to its ratings....food and service were exceptional, which in turn made my life easy for Saturday. A good time was had by all.

Let's just say yesterday was a very lazy day - between the weather and the headache, lots of sleeping and eating was all we did - This week is starting out on a slow foot for me.....can't get into gear just yet.

The girls had a sleepover at grandmom's and were NOT happy to be picked up yesterday - Lulu literally jumped up on grandmom's lap and gave me sad face when I told her we had to go home....they LOVE their grandmom - SPOILED ROTTEN !!

Weekend in Review....

Awesome Time !!

So - the snow stopped for our ride to Woodstock - what a plus ! Got up to the cute lil' cabin in the woods around 4:30ish - we were greeted by four very extremely happy friends - who decided to pre-game hard core-- so we had ALOT of catching up to do !!
The drinking and eating began !!! and boy it did not stop all wkend -

On the menu:

Friday nite - Sausage rye melts; Parmasean Lemon Shrimp; Bologna roll-ups; Baked ziti and a homemade "fat free" Cheesecake with cheeries.... mmm - MMM- mmm

Saturday - we started out with some homemade baked breads - zuchinni/pineapple and banana nut - with coffee - then the boys went to town: cream chipped beef on rye - breakfast potatoes w/mushrooms and eggs - then we paused for Bloody Mary's - :)

the day then started out w/chips and dips - spinach hummus w/pita's and veggies - flatbreads w/venison, onions and blu cheese - fried cauliflower - OMG !!

Dinner - Beef brisket that Jamie simmered all day long served with some ridiculous bread .....

Jeff and i had to leave early on Sunday to get home for an appt. he had - AND to detox from all the over eating and drinking we did - but man o man was it worth it !!

GYM BOUND today People !!!!!!!!!!!!!

I swear !

Girls did very well at home with grandmom and Emma - they were extremely happy to see mommy and daddy though - xo

Rainy Dayz...

The rain is back - the girls are not happy about it !

We had an awesome weekend, great weather, good friends....and oh my god the FOOD - we ate our faces off - and the babies had a great time at Grandmom's and of course lots of fun w/cousin Dig..... but now we are back home - Jeff is working all week - so that means I have to get home to the munchkins and entertain - and with this weather....not soo fun - tonite we attempted to watch some TV ....

this is how it started...

Pwweeasse mom, come sit with us on the sofa, says Lulu - (who can say no to that face??)

Lilly says..."Come on mommy - I'll make room right here - its just me and my red cow toy - he'll move over....sit down"

And so Mommy sits down and is all ready to cozy in w/the chickies....

when out of nowhere this happens:

Sisters Attack !

HAHAHAA...and you thought you were gonna relax....Silly Mom !!!

Working SUNDAY .... !?!?

Doing what my husband does best :

Digging in the dirt....his favorite job - and he was a slave driver on Sunday - we had 10 shrubs to plant in our front yard, and he dug his butt off - I helped - and we had an audience as well:

Our audience provided moral support along with some yipping/barking and whining.... it was quite the event on Sunday .....
But after a long hard day of planting, digging and supervising......we got a nice ball game going on...needless to say we were all whooped on Sunday night.. GGGRRREEEAAATTT !

Break in the action...

It's been about a week since I've been able to sit down and type it out - but I haven't forgotten or given up on this blogging thing yet !! A brief recap of the week I've missed -

We had a FABULOUS Easter weekend - all started out in NYC - with our favorite family - The Kaucher's - we had a blast - ate great food, drank good drinks, and got in some much needed QT ! It was great....Thanks Laur for setting it all up - was really perfect. Jeff and I enjoyed the entire trip. We were however, back home pretty early on Saturday because of my workaholic husband....he had a huge job to start and was slight wiggin out about it, but alls well...

The girls had a great sleepover at G-ma's on Friday night....Lu has proven to be over the top high strung at my mom's - we are not sure what that is all about - might have something to do with Diggy being there...or just that she is not at home!?!? But for the first 2-3 hours at grandmom's she is a ball of fire...and non-stop - it's pretty overwhelming - but my mom managed to run it out of her on Friday - Needless to say on Sat. afternoon when I showed up she was barely able to pick her head up off the sofa....NICE !! Good Job G-MA !

Lilly was wonderful - as my mother thinks she is a real baby and carries her everywhere, so of course, was spoiled rotten ! Weather wasn't all that great so we didn't get many walks in over the weekend....but we made up for it this week - almost everyday we have walked and she is recovering well - is doing 5 steps per night....

and gaining more confidence in that little chicken leg.

My week has been hectic - work has been busy - Jeff is even busier ... not sure where the time goes... Although - a bit of good news !! My bestest friend Andi and I planned a trip to Florida next week - we used to go every year for a long weekend....and we haven't gone in about three years - between, weddings, babies, houses, etc. it was just forgotten about - We are both in need of a little R&R - so we booked it - and I am super looking forward to it..... I feel as if I am 5 years old and this is my very first vacation - cuz I cannot wait !

PS> We are staying at a Resort & SPA !!!!!!!!!! AHHH YAY !

PSS> It's 85 degrees in Florida next week..... :)

A new week...

Happy Monday to all - I'm starting my morning with a positive outlook on my week at work...we'll see what time this happy face gets turned upside down, but for now, I'm in a good mood, I had a great weekend....already looking forward to another one. I have to say I have some totally awesome girlfriends - my girls night out was fabulous. We started out at Nicole's house with some wine and appetizers, everyone looked great, we had lots of great conversation, tons of food, fun night. We did venture out into Doylestown, and then wished we would have just stayed at Nicole's, once we got out, it was hard to keep tabs on everyone, and town was swarmed with youngin's....made us all feel old ! :) (i have pics, but left my camera at Nicole's so they'll be posted at another time)

Saturday I had a great day with my BFF Andi....we enjoyed salad and breadstix at Olive Garden ... a favorite of ours...and then did some shopping...another favorite, was great to see her and hear about the little man. Saturday night Jeff and I grabbed a bite at Reigelsville Inn - just some bar food, and we hit the hay early - 10:30pm in bed on a Saturday night....LOVE IT !

AND - our working Sunday turned into Lazy Sunday - we hit up Q-mart with some friends to get some veggies and lunch....and then relaxed on our sofa for most of the afternoon...napping here and there, had a nice little visit from Ms. Martha (my aunt-in-law) was great to see her and chit chat for a bit.....we went to my mom's for dinner - and a visit - She had all her grandchildren over, Megan was there with my nephew Baxter (9 month old jack russell pug mix) He is a cutie...and getting to be such a good boy - he used to be pretty high strung, but he is mellowing out and the girls just totally adore him, Especially Lilly....you can't pick Baxter up w/out her freaking out...she loves her Baxi....he deals with them, but I think the girls are a little overwhelming sometimes, but he tolorates them - and is just the handsomest little man.

This week is a little busy - tonite we are having dinner at Ronnie and Madison's house - the girls are joining us and tomorrow they go to the vet to get there stitches out (healing VERY nicely) Lilly is getting another check up on the hip situation (kinda had a tumble this weekend, on her own accord...outside with a stick, so still not good w/the leg) Lilly keeps me on my toes....always worrying about her....hopefully I'll have better news to report after Tuesday!

Happy Monday

Finally FRIDAY !!

This week has been LONG - very long...Work has been irratating for me -and I'm in need of some time off...just need to figure out when! Till then, I have some great plans this weekend, really looking forward to my girls night out tonite ! About seven of my closest and coolest girlfriends, including my sissie are all getting together for some great food, cocktails and lots of catching up. I've been looking forward to this all week, probably why the week drug so badly...but today is here and I'm ready to roll tonite ladies !

Saturday afternoon I'm having lunch with my oldest friend Andi, whom I don't get to see as much as I used too, she is a mommy now and Jimmy J is on his way to the terrible two's so she has her hands full - But it'll be nice to see her and catch up with her as well - We love our lunches together and try to squeeze one in at least once a month. I've known Andi since jr. high and we've been through some crazy times together, good, bad, sad, all of it - I love that we've stuck together thru it all.

Saturday night I am keeping open for the hubby - we'll probably just chill at home with the girlies, maybe rent a movie or something low key.....and Sunday we are dedicating to the house - spring cleaning - inside and out....it'll be a work Sunday - but a good one, much needed too.

The babies were slotted to go to Grandmom's tonite, but Lilly is still not 100% with her hip - still limping and not putting as much weight on it as I would like - so Daddy Daycare tonite - Jeff will be babysitting while mommy has a night out - (I'll letcha know how that goes) And since Grandmom is going thru pugger withdrawl....we'll most likely make a visit to see her on Sunday and maybe just maybe mooch dinner... :) love ya mom !

Happy WEEKEND... Cheers!!

Never a dull moment...

Within the Lauble household....Our weekend was nice, I did however paint ALL weekend long, but I got it done, the entire apartment is ready to be rented, my work is done there !! Jeff layed new flooring in the kitchen area, looks awesome, he did however manage to break the stove (sore subject right now, we won't talk abou it). We also managed to enjoy some friends this weekend too, on Fri. night we had dinner with an old friend of Jeff's and his new fiance.....was nice to catch up with them. And then after a full work day on Sat. we grabbed showers and met up with our close friends; Jamie and Nicole at the Waterwheel for a bite to eat at the new bar area....which I have to say is fabulous ! The food was great, atmosphere awesome, wine was super yummy and company terrific ! Def. what we needed after putting in a full day with rollers and brushes.

On Sunday we ended up going back to the apt. to finish up trim and the floor.....FINEAT-O! (thank god) When we got home we headed off to grandmom's house to play and maybe mooch a little dinner (no interest in cooking this weekend, sorry hun).

The girls were super excited to see the Dig Man again, and I was happy my mom was making us dinner ! We took all the dogs outside to play and potty - and just like that, my Lilly girl got hurt, Diggy was running with her, and she fell somehow, twisting her left hind leg, she let out an awful Yelp, and the hobbling began. Diggy didn't mean to hurt his girlfriend, he often forgets how little these peanuts are and how big he is....but Ms. Lilly is def. not herself at all.... Lilly is my free spirit little romper, constantly jumping around and into something...not soo much after yesterday. She has layed on me for an entire day....and has no desire to walk anywhere. We both thought that maybe she just sprained or bruised her leg, I hope, thats why its sore and she won't put weight on it, so I'm giving it a day - today is that day - and she now has a dr. appt. tomorrow....she is not worse, but def. not better. I pray it's nothing major....

Needless to say - the girls have not been able to enjoy this snowy day - Lulu trys to but Lilly wants no parts, she is gimping along and it's heart wrenching to see but there has been lots of napping going on today - Daddy is loving it ! I just want my old Lilly back !!

Update with prognosis to come tomorrow.....Stay Warm !!

TGIF !

Another week down....! This was a long week for me, work has been crazy busy and it just feels like the days never ended. My one baby girl was sicky this week which caused added stress to my entire Wednesday .... Lulabelle had a bad belly and was up every hour on the hour all night long, and then threw up - not good....I worry EXTREMELY when that happens; having lost my beloved Bella all too quickly and not knowing why, I question everything now.... So - Jeff was on Lulu watch all day long Wed. she was just not herself.....when I got home all she wanted was to be on her mom and I couldn't do anything but hold her. Lilly was jealous and not very understanding to the fact that her sister was sick, sneaking in a bite to her tail or foot therefore, Jeff was then assigned to Lilly duty so Lulu could relax with me....Daddy jacketed her up and off to work outside and in the basement they went.

Lulu napped with me by the fire as I rubbed her belly and teedle weedled her head....sometimes I wish they could talk and tell me what hurts or whats wrong.

I called the vet, gave her the prognosis....and asked for any home remedies...they said 1/2 tsp. of pepto might do the trick, so we tried it, and within an hour she was back to normal - ate her dinner.....and went right back to romping with sissy -like nothing was wrong. All in all I got no sleep on Tuesday night and have never recovered, I'm soo looking forward to getting in my bed tonite and sleeping in tomorrow with my lovies (Jeff included :o)......lets hope they feel the same way too ! Happy Weekend !!