These are a few of my favorite things...

How fast is Summer going??!! A couple of weeks ago, my mom and her friend and me and mine attended the Toga Party at Wine Fest in Watkins Glen.

As you can tell, we went a different route with our keep calm tee- shirts

Here are some of pictures of those that did participate in the themed togas as well as some other fun happenings

My husband and I had a date night day at Seneca Lake Wineries where we did some wine tasting and then made our final stop at Harbor Hotel where I got my yummy gumdrop martini & cheese platter

How fun is the tasting list shown below at Rasta Ranch?!

Next up was Grass Roots! 

With free VIP wristbands, we had nothing to lose. 

This adventure included live music, dance, and oh yeah... the VIP tent ; )

This weekend we celebrated my little baby puppie's first Birthday!

We waited until the weekend so GUS, who we dog-sat, could take part in the festivities.

A.K.A. Sleeepppoverrr

*Mocha says thank you Gus, Abby, & Jordan for the present*

They literally played all night long... until they all passed out in the living room

Oh... I almost forgot to mention the storm/tornado that hit Elmira ....

These pictures are from my friend Molly who has a new photography website:

http://www.facebook.com/mbrittb1

Check out her awesome photos!!

Luckily, we had no damage at our house, but it was pretty crazy all around us!

Due to not have electricity for a few days... these photos to follow took place.

1)Yummy oatmeal and a latte from Wegmans 

2)Martinis with my mom at the Cellar

3)Dinner with my husband and parents at Three-Birds

Next Up: A Few Of My Favorite Things

I scored this book while in NYC at Anthropology for $4

It was too cute to pass up and it reminded me of my pups

Good gossip magazines and Starbucks 

Laying out in the sunshine and reading better homes & gardens on a Sunday afternoon

Fresh peaches from a day at the windmill

I posted some pics a while back of our recently renovated walk in closet..

I finally put up one of my fav. wedding pictures up and a new chandelier that makes me so happy!! : )

Repainted my vanity stool black and reupholstered the fabric

Now to entice you all with my yummy creations:

Side note: Giada is like my Martha Stewart role model of cooking. Love her!

Tomato-Mozzarella Balsamic Chicken & Broccoli Orzo Pasta

Fresh Farmer's Market Pizza

Light Chocolate Chip Cookies w/ Chobani Yogurt

Whole Made Creamy Tomato Soup

Mac & Cheese with Broccoli/Bacon, Grilled Tilapia, & Side Salad

Grilled Salmon with white wine & Cherry Tomatoes and Roasted Red Potatoes w/ Asparagus

 I feel like I have been MIA lately and now it's time to upload a million photos. So, here it goes.... the last three weeks or so of my life ; )

About three weeks ago... the place I used to dance growing up: RGBT had its' 20th year anniversary and so some alumni came back to be a part of the special day. 

Pictured: Molly, Tina, & Myself 

*Some of my best friends were made at dance and to this day we are all close*

We performed a TANGO

Alums

Next came cheer camp week

Such a fun week where I was able to work with various ages and helping them with cheer leading fundamentals as well as acting like a kid again myself. Jami (the other coach) set up cheer camp activities and I must say she did an amazing job! She is so creative, energetic, and fun to be around. Jami, thanks for allowing me to be a part of it!

A quick shout out to GUS. He is friend's dog who recently got fixed and looked to sad but cute in his blow-up neck brace thing.

At the end of the week, Pat & I had a special date lunch in Ithaca.
Delicious Mexican at Cantina

Pat stopped for a rest with this woman in the commons

I am officially old!! my ten year reunion was last weekend!

My friend Breanne and myself with our husbands at Green Derby

I made these pinterest inspired 'popsickle' cupcakes for our reunion picnic

The beautiful Keuka lake started my summer week vacation

Tubing with Pat and Ellie

The boat ride(s) was so fun yet relaxing!

Me & the hubs at the lake

Made some festive cupcakes to bring to the lake for fourth of July

Another view of the yummy cupcakes

They seemed to be a hit with Ellie & Drew who took up a collection of the stars that topped the cupcakes.

The twins: Cal & Caroline (Drew & Ellie's siblings) 

Pat enjoyed my trifle so much, he decided to drink it! 

My mom & I were fortunate enough to fly into the city for an over night trip for our annual mother daughter vacation.

Some of the pics from are getaway...Ate an amazing dinner @ McCormick & Schmicks. We did a lot of walking, sight seeing, eating, shopping, and laughing a whole lot at the comedy club.

My purchases... gotta love the NYC shopping!

The next day I enjoyed the refreshing pool with my mom & Jen.

How cute are these fruit slices?!?!

Can't forget my annual summer hike/jog up the Watkins Glen Gorge. 

This picture just makes me laugh so I decided to include it...  : P

My weekend ended celebrating these chica's Birthdays: Kelly V & Melissa making a wish!

We thought it was a good idea to cut the cake together... no big deal right?! lol

Now unfortunately, break week is over and Summer School has officially begun. (waa waa waa)