Finger Lakes

I'm from a small town called Penn Yan in the Finger Lakes region of New York state. It's one of my favorite places in the world. It wasn't as a teen living there, but now is as an adult going back to visit! We're leaving tomorrow to camp for the week.

If you're ever looking for a nice get-away that's not too far from home-approx. 6 hours from Fairfield County, then this could be the place for you!

www.fingerlakes.org

I won't have a computer with me, but may use my parents' computer if I get a chance. So, you'll hear from me when you hear from me! Happy 4th of July!

The Family Coach

Earlier in the year my husband's company sponsored a day of seminars by The Family Coach, Catherine Pearlman. She was wonderful! I received her newsletter today and thought I'd pass on her website in case you need some help on the homefront!

http://http://www.nyfamilycoach.com/index.php?option=com_content&task=view&id=13&Itemid=

Moms EMT

When I moved here I was disappointed not to find a local MOMS Club. I had been the president of my Allentown club and found it a great way to get connected quickly to the local mom scene. I did find this group and have had fun getting to know these women. They have a monthly meeting where the kids are in the classrooms downstairs with sitters while the moms have social time and hear a speaker. There are mom's nights out, playdates and other fun outings. The one drawback is that most of the moms are from Fairfield and Trumbull and most of the outings are over that way, too. What I have found refreshing is that they're all very down-to-earth and friendly.

http://www.momsemt.com/

I had a lovely day today. I did go for my massage and then went into Old Navy to look for a suit. They're all half price, but there aren't many sizes left. I also looked for shoes in the Nine West store and they didn't have anything that I like for NYC tomorrow. I want something comfortable that's cute. I'll have to come up with something from my own closet. I also got my hair cut and highlighted. Not sure I like it yet or not. She really cut a lot and I hadn't even planned to get a haircut!

I'm hitting the big city tomorrow. Should be a fun time!

Decadence Times Two

We had a fabulous day! It started at Michelle's for playdate with Matthew. She had a delicious lunch of fried veggie rice and chicken nuggets for the kids. Then we got home to find an email from Catherine and headed to meet her and Kim and kids at the pond. We were there til 5. If you haven't been yet, Bisceglie-Scribner Pond in Weston is great! It's just a little man-made pond with a sand beach, life guards and playground. It's free for Weston residents. And, residents can bring guests for free. The kids had a ball! The moms enjoyed chatting.

Tomorrow we'll go to Pam's for her Arbonne open house, Grace will have her piano lesson (www.musika.com -the teacher comes to us!) and then the sitter will come. I'll head to Massage Envy. I joined at the beginning of the year and have really enjoyed the massages! They have a reasonable membership option:
www.massageenvy.com

Then I'll go to the salon for highlights (Ultima Thule in Westport-it's a nice, full-service salon that takes walk ins!) and then to get a mani/pedi. I'm going to try the place on Post Rd near Edible Arrangements. Mon-Wed they have a mani/pedi special for $25! In between I may even shop for that bathing suit I really need. That's the part I'm not looking forward to!

Fairfield Families

Wow! This is a great site! I scour for fun stuff to do and it's all right here!

www.fairfieldfamilies.com

While checking out the week's events you can click on Chef's Table. They have live children's music on Tuesdays from 10 am-11 am. They also have live music for adults other times. The menu looks great! This is the place that's right next to Carvel on Post Rd.

http://www.chefstable.com/home.html

I'm going to go start reading the new book club selection. I haven't read a novel in years! Yes, sad, but true!

Last day of school, 1st camp day

Despite the threatening weather we headed to Wilton after Grace got home from school. I can't believe my baby is a second grader now! Here is my "green" kid from the Weston Forum:
http://www.thewestonforum.com/ But, I digress.

We got to the library and I should have seen it coming when the parking lot was packed and there was no carnival to be seen. We did, luckily, find a good spot and headed inside. The carnival was indoors in a "large" room and overflowing into the courtyard. The first thing we did was get in line for popcorn. We waited 20 minutes and got two small bags filled half-full. After that I told Grace we'd go shopping instead!

But, while I was there, I checked for The Ten Year Nap and was able to check it out! Yay, that's for the new book club that's meeting in July.

We then headed over to Krik-it. They're having an amazing sale. I let Grace pick whatever she wanted from the 75% off rack and then she tried it all on. She got lots of summer clothes for a great price! Lola had a ball playing with the blocks, piano and watching Pinky Dinky Doo!

We hit Stop and Shop for dinner essentials and headed home. Now, I've got to get moving on these chicken shish kebabs. The recipe came by email from Self today and sounds great!

The girls are now watching The Little Mermaid and I'll have some time to cook!

Tomorrow will be a playdate in the morning and anything goes in the afternoon! If you're doing something fun and want company, let us know! :)

More Library Fun

The Wilton Library also has a fun-filled summer planned! Today is their carnival to kick-off the summer reading program! I had planned to go to Westport for storytime later today, but if the weather holds we'll head to Wilton instead!

http://www.wiltonlibrary.org/childrens/

I tried to sign up for the marine animal activity and we're on the waiting list.