Found 6 blog entries tagged as Bouncing Babies.

Did you, my gentle readers, embrace the surprise snow storms we encountered this past week?  I do enjoy the scenery after a new-fallen snow! I finally had a chance to play in the snow with the grandkiddies, helped them build a snowman, made snow angels, watched them slide down the hills and listened to their squeals of delight.  I don’t, however, appreciate the stress of commuting in the snow, struggling to get to appointments on time and, of course, shoveling. 

 

Ladders for Leaders is a nationally recognized program that offers high school and college students the opportunity to participate in paid professional summer internships with leading corporations, non-profit organizations and government agencies in New York City. The program is an…

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Did you register your child for the Zimmer Club’s 2019 Winter Youth, accompany your teen to the Staten Island NAACP 9th Annual HBCU Experience College Fair 2019, enroll in one of the classes at Staten Island MakerSpace or attend the Exhibit Opening of the “Sons and Daughters of Italy: The Fashions and Faces of the Regions of Italy” at the Garibaldi-Meuicci Museum?  

Whatever you did, after the extremely low temperatures rose to 29 degrees, did you feel like you were warm again?  I actually wore long-johns to warm these old bones last week--something I haven't done in many years.  It was a relief for a brief moment as we anticipate snow, ice, etc. this week!

I participated in a Paper Crafting class at the H.H. Biddle House in Conference House Park…

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HAPPY NEW YEAR to all my gentle readers!  I pray you rang in the New Year 2019 with people you love and care about.  Two years ago, I posted lyrics from a Tim McGraw song, “Humble and Kind” written by Lori McKenna which always touches my soul especially the last paragraph.  “Don't take for granted the love this life gives you, When you get where you're going don't forget turn back around, And help the next one in line, Always stay humble and kind.”  If only we could use this mantra in our every day lives……..

2018 brought much joy, two new baby girls born into our family, and heartache, a number of our loved ones passed away.  Some health issues and family issues occurred that we faced head-on.  You can make resolutions, promises and goals, but when…

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Did you attend the 5th Borough Comedy Festival, the Westerleigh Folk & Art Festival or the Fig Festival? Or did you take your children to Storymakers and Shakers at the West New Brighton Library, or the Intro to Seining, Stargazing or Nature Trivia at Clay Pits Pond?  Staten Island has many fun things to do.  If you just look around your neighborhoods, you will discover so many wonderful playgrounds, hiking paths, parks, museums to entertain you and your family every day of the week.  Read my blog; I will show you some interesting things to do from Wednesday to Sunday each week!

Following are some photos taken at the Westerleigh Festival.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

And photos from the Fig…

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Did you play Volleyball on the Beach last Saturday at Great Kills Park? It is a great way to start your day off.  The 115th Anniversary Feast of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Society and festival ended on Sunday.  The National Landmarked Grotto is spectacular and something you will never forget.  I light a candle every year.  Can you imagine the local Italian-Americans building this grotto over the years? 

The Borough President’s FREE Sunset Summer Concert Series on Thursday at Snug Harbor was just what the doctor ordered.  London Fogg played all the great oldies as we sang along and a few even danced. JazzOut4tet entertained with favorite jazz hits as we relaxed in the evening breeze. 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

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The 4th of July came and the humidity felt worse than ever.  People were complaining in the air conditioned mall and everywhere I went how humid it was outside!  What?!  I enjoyed the cool evening on my front porch and played Scrabble a number of times while chilling out. The Staten Island Philharmonic entertained at Alice Austen House on the 4th and at Willowbrook Park on the 7th.  The Borough President’s FREE Sunset Summer Concert Series at Midland Beach, featuring Brother Dynamite and The Resistance, was a great evening of entertainment with the cool sea air. Did you try kayaking with Kayak Staten Island at Conference House Park on Sunday? There are plenty of ways to stay cool without air conditioning. I actually worked on my garden a few late…

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