Being Gabby

Saturday, July 23, 2011

Where in the World has Gabby Been?

You may be asking yourself that very question. (I'd like to think I've been missed!) The last month and a half has pretty much been a whirlwind of activity. I've been out living life and enjoying every minute of it and just haven't taken the time out to sit and tell you all about it. Here's the lowdown on what I've been up to (in case you're curious aka nosey like me!)...

Spent some time in the 4th grade : Shared my writing/editing skills assisting the class with book reviews; attending a couple field trips and the 4th grade celebration picnic
Spring concert (my girl had a saxaphone duet and a singing quartet)
A fun long-weekend visit from my big sister (she got to come to Em's concert!)
Ben's birthday complete with a visit to the Japanes Hibachi Restaurant
Ben's first week-long "business trip" to install a robot
Em's 4th grade awards ceremony...she makes me SO proud!
Picnics
My 2-day birthday celebration with my first trip to Five Guys Burgers & Fries and a little shopping the day before, a backyard cookout with my parents the day of and watching fireworks over the lake from the back of the in-laws new sailboat on my birthday evening (Maybe turning 36 wasn't so bad after all!)
Numerous afternoons spent at the community pool with my girl
A trip to Sodus Point Beach and Lighthouse Museum
A road trip/shopping trip to a big mall a couple hours away (where among other things, we had lunch at Johnny Rockets, I fell in love with H&M, peeked around Anthropologie and witnessed big smiles at Build a Bear)
HOT weather...and this past week I mean H-O-T!!! We have had record-breaking temps with triple digit thermometer readings...104* was the official high on Thursday!
Some new mothering tasks such as dealing with "boyfriends" and "break-ups" (But hey...momma got a taste of what's to come and Em got a new friendship out of the ordeal...his sister whose just a year younger)
Late night snuggles and giggles with my fave girl in the whole world

And so you don't think it's "all play and no work", we have been doing a bit of de-cluttering around the house and I have a couple freelance writing projects that keep me busy but give me the freedom of setting my own schedule and working in the comforts of home (which this week meant the "office" was my air-conditioned bedroom)

That pretty much sums up my life lately. Hope you all have been having as much fun as I have! I'll leave you with a some photo highlights:

Em's fun at the 4th Grade Picnic

Happy Birthday to ME!!!

Ready for an afternoon at the Lake

"Peek!" My father-in-law peeking out the hatch of his 'new' sailboat!

Dusk at the Dock

"QUACK!"

Tuesday, June 7, 2011

It's Been A While

It's been a while since I posted here on "beinggabby"...guess it's because I've been busy "being". I have been spending lots of time with the family, with my girl and her classmates and trying to keep my lips sealed about a special surprise that I have coordinated. Thursday afternoon is the reveal and also starts a fun-filled few days of spring concerts, secret fun and the hubby's birthday.

I promise I will be back SOON with photos, updates and details of all that's been happening and is about to happen!

I'll leave you with this little glimpse at part of today...

Monday, May 23, 2011

Enjoying the Lovely...

The "April Showers" have carried over into May and according to the weather reports, it's looking to be another wet week. On a positive note, we have had a few really amazing days spread out over the last couple weeks that I took advantage of and celebrated the beauty that surrounds us.

They say, a picture is worth a thousand words, so I will leave you with these images...enjoy!

Mini photo shoot with Em...