Day 327 celebrates with cupcakes

Today was my mom's birthday! We celebrated with cupcakes from Felix's. Cannoli for me, vanilla for her. Yum! Happy birthday mom :)

Day 322 got their nails did

My mom and I got manicures tonight. I opted for the more subtle beige/gray color. My mom, the crazy fun teal. It's name? Mermaid tears. She's a badass.

Day 304 is spooky!

Spooky decorations courtesy of my crafty mom. Happy Halloween!

Day 267 is adorable

Once again, my mom has done something adorable. She loves autumn as much as I do, and has begun setting up cute displays like this one in the backyard. Stay tuned for some exciting Halloween pictures in the coming weeks!

Day 249 got the first slice

While it might not look like much, this banana bread is one of the most delicious things my mom bakes. The recipe doesn't call for chocolate chips, but she adds them! It also has walnuts. It's basically the most perfect treat ever. And I got to have the first slice while it was still warm. The perfect end to a long rainy day!

Day 244 on tape

Why does my mom own lots of masking tape in fun colors? Not sure. But I like it.

Day 234 goes out to lunch

My mom met me on my lunch break today and we ate outside at Shady Brook Farm. It was a little windy, but so sunny and a perfect temperature. And look at those clouds! Shady Brook is about a two minute drive from my office and offers a nice break from being indoors. More days like today, please.

Also, TODAY FELT LIKE AUTUMN!

Day 229 tries a new dessert

I met my mom for dinner after work today. We went to the Canal Street Grill in Yardley. When ordering from their "early dining" menu, you get a starter, entree and dessert. My mom and I both had the creme brulee. Despite being a total dessert fiend, this was the first time I've had creme brulee. It was really good! A little rich, but good. And the berries kind of formed a smiley face. It was an all around cheerful meal!

Day 219 is crafty

My mom is a creative lady. With an art background, she's always thinking up fun little projects. This is another one. She's handweaving a basket using fabric and this rope-like material. I can't wait to see the finished product!

Day 179 is sweet

These strawberry candies are one of my favorite types of hard candy. They are the ones with a little bit of a chewy center. Well, my mom bought me a whole bag of them - what a doll! The wrappers look semi-natural so they almost trick me into thinking they are healthy. But I know better. But I will still enjoy them.

Day 172 was ambushed!

After sitting in front of a computer for what seemed like two days straight (and surviving!), I desperately needed some fresh air. My mom and I went for a walk after dinner. I saw this pretty rose creeping out of someone's fence and decided to take a snapshot. But what is this? My goofy mother and her shadow puppets crept in my photo, much like that little rose out of the fence. The photo is better this way.

Day 138 is a fish tree

My mom keeps a little fake pine tree in the sunroom that she decorates for the holidays. No, not just Christmas. By holidays I mean having a Valentine's Day tree, Easter tree, Halloween tree, etc. Today she put several fish ornaments on the tree. This isn't really celebrating a holiday per se, but anything that looks ready for summer is okay by me!

Day 128 feels lazy

You probably can't tell, but this is a shirt. I love this shirt. It's super comfy, breezy, and feels like summer. Perfect for a lazy Sunday afternoon.

(Sidenote: Happy Mother's Day to my amazing mom and any other moms reading this!)

Day 126 is gifted.

Have I mentioned that my mom is awesome? To celebrate surviving my first week at the new job I went to dinner and a movie with some friends. I returned to find this present from my mom (Spoiler alert: It's nail polish). A line from the accompanying note, "Here is a little surprise celebrating your first week at the new job (just don't expect a present every week!)." She's the best. Maybe I'll try out the new shade this weekend- stay tuned for a pedicure photo!

Day 78 spends the night in

After a long day of spring cleaning I have no energy to go out and be social. So I'm spending the night in, watching Red with my mom. I will watch anything with John Malkovich and if he's crazy, all the better. You're welcome for the free advertising, Red Box!

Day 57 is a work of art

Today we went to my mom's alma mater, Moore College of Art and Design in Philly. They had an alumni show to which she submitted work. In case you don't recognize those two cute ladies, it's me and my mom! Her watercolor is of a trip the two of us took to the Chelsea galleries while I was in college. What a talented lady!

Day 49 has a Spring preview

The weather today is beautiful! Perfect for a late afternoon trip to Starbucks for some iced coffee and a treat. My mom (lady in green, not some random weirdo I sat with) and I celebrated the Spring preview by splitting a rice krispie treat or as Starbucks likes to call it, a "marshmallow dream bar." Sadly tomorrow and Sunday will actually feel like February. But for tonight I'm soaking up the warmth by going out for dinner and drinks. Happy Friday, friends!

Day 39 runs on Dunkin'

What's the cure for the common cold? A heart-shaped donut of course! My mom would know; she's a doctor. I actually do feel marginally better after scarfing it down. I think we're onto something...

(Thanks mom!)