I LOVE, LOVE!
December 14, 2009
I walked into work the other night to do the overnight shift. To my delight my co-worker Katelyn said, “Your girls stopped by and left you a note.” Two of the girls I mentor left me a simple note, written on the back of a receipt. It’s not fancy. It didn’t cost a thing, but a moments pause and it just made my night! I keep this note in my planner now and every time I see it, it makes me smile and remember I am loved. I love them and I love, love!
Little Artist on the prowl…
December 4, 2009
Definitely one of the coolest things about being around little kids is being able to see the joy they get of out of the littlest things in life. Watching a kid freak out because, “OMG! I just made a dot with paint all my myself!” or “OMG that cat is furry and soft! Really Aunt Nini! Feel it!” It all just puts the moments of life into perspective. The other day Ever and I worked on her colors some more. I took some leaves that are changing colors from green to yellow and orange right now and had her just explore painting with them. The idea is to encourage her curiosity and observation of her world. Check out the pics, they’re pretty cute!

Let me see your "Emo Artist Face!" ......Nice!

Diggin' into the Pumpkin Pasta..Thanks for the recipe Christy! Tirtzah and my new favorite Grandma! She's so chic!

I met my sweet friend Tirtzah of 5 years through my lifegroup at ROCKharbor. She is the sweetest fellow INFJ’r I know! We have had many deep and facinating conversations over tall Chai Latte’s. I was incredibly honored to be asked to be a bridesmaid in her wedding this December. We hosted the bridal shower, a palette of silver and purple at Tirtzah’s Aunt Brenda’s house in Corona del Mar, CA. I cooked a Pumpkin Pasta for the lunch entree and Brenda made an incredible chocolate cake and cheese cake for dessert. I loved meeting Tirtzah’s family, the women in her family were witty and hilarious. The shower went off without a hitch with lots of fun purple hues, wedding trivia games and my favorite touch was a mini veil for Tirtzah, to wear during the shower. I was inspired by the adorable veil my friend Becky wore at her Vintage Wedding this summer. I included the Pumpkin Pasta recipe below since it has been requested by so many.
Pumpkin Pasta a la Christy Winston
2 T. Olive Oil
1 lb. bulk sweet Italian Sausage, crumbled
4 cloves garlic, cracked and chopped
1 med. onion, finely chopped
1 bay leaf
4 sprigs fresh sage leaves, chiffoned (=2 T. )
1 c. dry white wine
1 c. chicken stock
1 c. canned pumpkin
1/2 c. fat free half and half
1/8 t. cinnamon
1/2 t. nutmeg
salt and pepper
1 lb. penne rigato, al dente
Romano or parmasean
Heat oil ( 1 T) in large skillet. Add sausage and brown, drain oil and transfer sausage to paper towel lined plate. Return pan to stove and add remain T. of il. Saute garlic and onion ( tip: add onion first – saute till tender, then add garlic – prevents burnt garlic!) Add bay leaf, sage, and wine to pan. Reduce wine by 1/2 ( 2min.) Add stock and pumpkin and stir sauice until it comes to a bubble. Return sausage to pan, reduce heat and stir in cream. Season with cinnamon and nutmeg, and salt and pepper to taste. Simmer mixture 5 – 10 minutes to thiicken sauce.
Return drained pasta to the pot it was cooked in. Remove bay leaf!!! and pour sauce over pasta. Toss over low heat for 1 minute. Garnish with lots of shave parm cheese and sage leaves.
Serves: 4
Dooo dodo dooodoo….Hamper Time!
December 1, 2009
When Ever was a baby I would worry about her rolling off the couch if I went to the other room to get her laundry…when she was crawling I worried that she would crawl over to her puppies dog food and think it was a snack. So I have always just done the most conventional thing and thrown her in the laundry basket so I don’t have to leave her alone. This has become a game for the two of us. She love her Hamper Time!
Thankful Day 09
November 30, 2009
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November 30, 2009
Recession Costume Party
November 22, 2009
Happy Birthday Sessa!
November 10, 2009
Haloween 2009…Best Costumes Ever!
November 5, 2009

Jayden the Alien!
We’ll let my cousins, nephews and girlfriends babies go first….

Ashton "The Pirate" RRRrrrrr!

Sonny as Popeye the Sailor Man!

Birds of a feather get their Halloween party on together!

No Rockstar can resist a Senorita

The Parisian and The American that are giving birth to a Green Card

Trooper the Terrorist...this was awesomeness!

My "hot date" Miss. Teichman!

xoxoxo

TTFN!
Pumpkins, Decorating and Sonny, Oh My!
October 31, 2009

Nini's Twilight Obsession

Tori's Alligator

Krystyna's Totem Poll

Mitch's over achievement. Punk! He totally won!
Later I went over to my sister Dana’s house and helped her decorate for her annual “Haloween Monster Bash”. My nephew Sonny was messing around outside with us while we tried to set up. He’s so much fun! He’s so different from playing with little girls like I’m used to. It’s like playing WWF with a little Noam. I love that kid!

Monster Bash 2007

Monster Bash 2007

All smiles, all the time.

I want to kiss those cheeks!

Messin' around in one of the coffins

Kiss for Aunt Nini!





























































