Errrr

why do I always do this to myself?
Focus
Breathe
THink

my heart hurts

NewYork State of mind

on Father's day Lyd, mom & I ventured out to New York City to visit Dad @ Manhattan Bible church, the church he pastors. If you're ever in the area you shouuld stop by, wednesdays & Sundays he's preachin' from the pulpit. He does like to completely embarrass his fam - makes us stand & wave. I can't promise he won't make you stand if you do come. It's always a fun time fur sure, the sermon title "HOw much money do you actually need". Afterwards we decided to take Daddio out to Lunch, I thought Carmines would be a winner (typically tourist-ie of me, I'm a lil ashamed)but it was super packed. We did stay in the upper west side area & had a cute lunch at the Metro Diner(errrrr). Walked around for a bit, purchased a Bakers dozen @ Lenny's Bagels, my ultimate FAV. the bagel queens

my silver pointy shoes of death(that I love)- i slipped & almost fell in front of evvverybody in the restaurant, a nice cute waiter who saw this fiasco asked if I needed him to escort me back to the table.I was laughing too hard to actually answer him so I shook my head as my face turned red.

mom & dad, they're cute... momma& me Dad & Lydd
my espresso worrrrk it Lyyyd, you look Faaab! I won't tell anyone that your "Ray Bans" aren't really real...oopsiess she's a goof & i <3 her

photos by Lydia Grace, she's gotta great eye. i lied, she's got two... all hail, lyd queen of bagels Chrons of Narn, the lamp of luxury(sorry mom)

Love at 1st bite, Lenny's everything bagel...the only thing you can kiss after you eat one - cuz your breath is kickin'

(my treat)

i'm trying something new - eating more fRuit, i'll let you know how it goes.
I think it's because I spent hours at the dentist/oral surgeon this week, hence the no blogs. Trust me, you don't want to hear about my week (7:30am appointments & 2 hours longG) should i Cut out soda maybe? i don't think i can. have you seen me one night these past 2 years without one in my hand? i think not. I'll try to cut out more sugar, swedish fish & cupcakes are no longer in my list of things I can eat...sigh. I don't think i can brush my teeth anymore then i do (3times a day) - but maybe I SHOULD join the brushing Club @ims. There are 3 women who brush their teeth constantly, any time you go into use the restroom - they're there, brushin away. The team makes fun of them, a lot. i feel a little Hesitant to officially join& become a member. I wonder what kind of initiation they have, i bet there's hazing too...

my KayLA poodle, loove love loooooove you

This Friday my darling niece, Miss Kay-Kay, Kayla poodle graduated from Kindergarten! I'm so proud of her, she is soo stinkin' smart. The things she says make me laugh hysterically - "luuuuuuukkkkkeeee, I'm in kindergarDEnnnn", that gurl's got some good ones, trust me! Nomi & Steven put on a fannntastic party to celebrate Kay's graduation and Sue's birthday (Naomi's mother-in-law). There was moon bouncing, swimming, extreme jumping contests, tons of grillin', boozin', and as always - a sweet hot dance party! My whole Saturday was spent at the Schembri estate, never a dull moment. Ever.

Vegas, I've got my eye on you...

Kayla - swim champ, my little mermaid

I think the dancin to Michael Jackson's "Beat It" topped the night. She does know most of the words & she does a KiLLeR moonwalk

pb

Happy Father's Day, dad.
GLad you are my father, I love you so much.
THere are a lot of things you are good at...being a father is one of them.
Sleeping - you're good at that...

leaving your car door open in a rain storm for god knows how long...you're good at that.
wearing dapper outfits when we go out to dinner, cable knit - classy
you say your prayers, you're really good at that...

dad - you're da best, thanks for raising us 5 kiddies

birthDay cards & birFday wishes

yesterday was my grampa's birthday. He passed away the year I was born so I didn't get a chance to really know him. I did however, learn about what a great man he was & i heard all the fab stories from my momma & my gramma. can't wait to meet him again.

It was his 1st birthday he got to celebrate with his wife, my gramma, in heaven. I started thinking about birthdays. Filing all my papers away last weekend I came across the birthday card my gramma gave me last year. Crazy card with an orange dress w/feathers, she always loved my crazy outfits & this card "reminded her of me". LAst part of the card reads - "hope your day is great, plus many more to come. I love you, Gramma"

This was the 1st birthday of my entire life with no card from her. Sorry grampa, I know you two are having a great time, but i wish she was still here with me.

Happy Birthday, Alfie ~ lots of love, Sarahkate

my dad, my mom(Nomi in her belly), gramma & grampa

hate 2008

so I ended up completely hating the year 2008.
I started out the year with such high hopes - "it's gonna be great, in 2008! Dominate in '08, PLayahHate in '08, Sarah Kate 2008 (my shout-out to the election of 2008)" but it ended with heartache, saddness and the lost of my dear grandma.
I'll post some highlights (also known as looow lights) from the last months of that awful year. They say bad things come in 3's, well I think that good things happen in three's too...

3 thing that made 2008 worth living for
1. My best friend & older sister, Naomi E. DevLin got married to the love of her life, SttteeeeVaaaan.
2. i met a really fantastic guy that will always hold a small place in my heart<3
3. The Philadelphia Phillies won the World series

more coming, but don't hold your breath

the bride & i after her hunny-moon trip to Hawaii.

darker hair & bangs, my mom said not to - doesn't she know that I don't really listen to anyone?