Chaletmomma

I really can’t wrap my head around that this weekend is Memorial Day Weekend - possibly because the weather just warmed up here in Northern NJ or maybe because life as we know it - is on hold? I don’t wish to bum you out but, I can’t help and think of what we would be doing this weekend and what we would be and are still hopeful for the summer ahead.

Liam as a member of the A’s during the 2019 season.

Instead of walking up to the Avenue and watching my husband and son walk in our Memorial Day Parade - we’ll be here at the Chalet. Fingers crossed the weather will be lovely and we can spend most of it outdoors. We’re planning on getting into the garage and pulling out the rest of outdoor furniture and setting up the patio.

I might be weeding. If you follow along on Instagram than you know doing any sort of gardening maintenance is new for me. I’ve realized that weeding is basically cleaning outside - so I’m good!

I have already thought about the need for some sort of pool for our son to be able to cool off - because although our local swim club has not cancelled the season - I am doubtful we’ll be seeing any diving-board antics this year. We may have a blow up in the back of garage so this is TBD…. I did say to my hubby “Lets just get a plastic baby pool he can sit in.” The blow up pools while amazing are an amazing amount of work to fill and empty.

I don’t think I have ever been happier that New Jersey legalized Fireworks - because I’m sure we will not be viewing them from the High School - instead my husband will be setting some off in the yard!

I miss NYC: the Metropolitan Museum of Art, Central Park, Lincoln Center, walking, drinking, eating and everything about being there - especially with these ladies.

We are very hopeful by August we will be able to comfortably enjoy a week at the beach - and for us the beach can only mean one place - Ocean City, NJ.

My lasting thought on day 68 is hopefulness.

Til next time friends continue to be vigilant and stay safe!

As most bloggers - I have a content calendar - but, I changed it up to add this post. As a Cancerian I am all about history… be it the larger scope of the world or my own personal history. This week I’m taking a deep dive into how we spent our Summer.

We’re so lucky to be able to join our local Swim Club and spend most days (although our weather was a bit iffy this year) there. I match my schedule to my son’s in the summer and I don’t work much.

The boys love to take in a Jackals Game over at the Yogi Berra Stadium at Montclair State University.

We went to Ocean City, NJ and had a wonderful week of sun and sand with our family. We celebrated L’s 8th birthday and Independence day while we were there and we were blessed with stellar weather.

My birthday is mid -July and I had a weekend of fun with family and friends. There was sushi, my favorite cupcakes and fireworks.

The next day was a visit to the most magical place on earth… the Metropolitan Museum of Art followed by drinks at Bemelmans Bar at the Carlyle and Dinner at Del Posto (after the Mid-Town power outage made dining at The Whitby Bar and Restaurant impossible)

There was Hockey Camp at Floyd Hall Area at Montclair State University.

We enjoyed a quick trip to Hershey Park, PA.

Any days the weather allowed - we enjoyed the pool. I can’t believe I caught this shot!

I was blessed to share a lovely evening with my best friend… she lives in Turks and Caicos and was passing through New Jersey. All I can say is thank God for Face Time friends!

After dodging a crazy pop-up storm I made it into the City without getting drenched a few weeks ago for the Bryan Ferry Show at the United Palace - but, first we popped up on the High Line for a bit before heading to Crave Fishbar for dinner.

Nothing fosters a sense of partnership better than an intense day of moving rocks. My Hubby and I got to enjoy a rare evening out - just us two.

We closed out the season with a marathon day at the Met. We covered more galleries last Thursday (8/29/19) than I ever have in all the many years I’ve been visiting this amazing institution. Then we had a delicious dinner at Stella 34 Trattoria & Bar on the 6th floor in Macy’s Herald Square. My niece’s office is on 7th so its a great location to meet up and the food is superb along with a wonderful view of the Empire State Building! Of course we had to pop into the Story store before we headed out of Macy’s to the Ferry.