For Baby Emme

I finished my first blanket for baby Emme (my niece yet to be born)....
I can't wait for her to come into our family....we are in the need of more women :)

My pressure cooker

I got a fantastic deal on this pressure cooker @ Macy's this weekend! I am so excited to be able to cook my own beans! NO MORE CANNED BEANS FOR DI! :)

Maybe if you are lucky...you will be invited for dinner at my house to enjoy some tasty dish from my new pressure cooker....

My house :)

Here are some pics from my house :) It's somewhat of a blank canvas. Here and there I have started to find my style. I have never had such room that required my style talents (which I still have not "found")...
So---I am sure once I know more my aesthetic "theme"...I will be implementing changes.

But, I am so very thankful that I have this bright home--and that I share it with Mike. One of these days I will post pics of his pad too :)

(No secret here, he has the artistic talent I lack, but couldn't knit a scarf to save his life, hehe).

Yes-- I know I need curtains...send me suggestions!

Thanks to my brother Mike who has helped me with so many little things...like putting up my candle holder above my fake fireplace :)

The sun bursts into my dinning room.

I love my pantry!

The kitchen needs help~ Soon....

Happy Birthday Mom!!

Friday was my Mom's birthday...

This funny picture was taken during her Story Corp interview--- :)


Friday I took her out for a lunch and shopping...Oh and for her first Reiki appt. too! At night we enjoyed a big dinner @ the Pryznosch's...and she got a gift she never thought she would get--A LAPTOP! I am so happy that all of us can give her such a gift.

I am so lucky to have such a wonderful mother. She rarely asks for anything, is always grateful for what she has, and loves us for who we are.
Love you mom! Happy BIRTHDAY!

Maybe only in Buffalo

Someone who moved to Buffalo from out of town once told me that people in Buffalo spend their weekends going to birthday parties and showers. And...that is exactly how I spent my past weekend. Today I attended Gail's baby shower. I am so happy for her--she will be such a wonderful mother.

To make her baby feel special, I made her this cute sweater. I am still new at knitting, but put my heart into making sure baby Fiona has something special from Auntie Di :)

I was so very happy to host Kris' birthday! She is my best friend...and I am so very lucky to have her and Joe in my life!

Explosion of positive energy

Explosion of positive energy, originally uploaded by Łukasz Strachanowski.

I thank the universe for providing me with people and life situations which help remind me of something very important.

Always approach problems with a positive attitude and belief that there is a solution. When you dwell on the problem with energy that is focused on pity, lack or fear (which translates into worry), you are only creating more of the problem.

By bringing in light...source energy, one can create healing and promote peace within the self.

I hope I can remember this next time I face a problem... :)