can you hear the buzz?

yes folks, i will get one of these some day...let's just hope my next baby looks good in pink!

the bugaboo bee - coming this summer in pink!

stroller addicts anonymous

ok, it's been confirmed, i am not the only one! this article was given to me by a co-worker who knows all too well my addiction!

you can click the link below to read the full article, but here a few of my favorites bits!

the signs of stroller addiction

does your garage look like a stroller graveyard?
if you’re having trouble finding storage for all your castoff strollers, this is physical, tangible evidence of stroller abuse. do find yourself tripping over a stray wheel every time you maneuver in your house or is your backyard/garage/storage shed packed with cobwebby strollers?

indulging in stroller porn
do you habitually flip through baby catalogs, peruse websites, magazines, baby registries or any literature where strollers may be advertised?

compulsively fantasize about other strollers?
even when you're out pushing your newest trophy stroller, you fantasize about other strollers you encounter.

cruise for strollers?
do you hang out in playgrounds, parks, jogging trails, baby conventions, and amusement parks where you’re likely to see a variety of strollers?

if you answered yes to three or more of these questions (and the rest in the full article), then chances are you are a stroller addict like me!

the author of the article says that it’s essential to evaluate your lifestyle and to accept that you may need two or three strollers with very specific functions to meet your perambulating needs, instead of chasing after everything with wheels.

-a cheap, umbrella stroller for quick errands is a must-have in your stroller rotation (got it! on loan to nana for visits to her house).

-something lightweight and compact for airports (got it! a maclaren quest), but not so pricey that you’d be heartbroken if it was damaged or lost.

-for longer hauls, that pricey bubagoo (i will own one of these someday! - either the original or the adorable new bee, see pic above) or peg perego (got it! the pliko p3) is the suv of strollers.

-something with adequate sunshade and substantial, shock-absorbing wheels and a fully reclining seat, will keep your little one comfy and preserve your sanity (got it! the combi iv).

-and depending on your activity level, you may also want a more rugged jogging stroller for hikes and runs (got it! jeep liberty urban terrain). but that’s about it. unlike shoes and handbags, a girl really doesn’t need (need being the operative word here) more than two or three strollers in her carefully edited collection.

hmmm...guess according to the article, I'm done...ha!

click here to read the full article and see if you're a stroller whore (the author's term, not mine) like me!!

busy week, beautiful week

this week has been so beautiful, but such a busy one! my work is very busy and we have a huge dinner reception this friday evening in hershey that i had planned all by myself...so i've been finishing up the final details, putting final touches on the centerpieces, last calls to caterers and limo bus company, and making up the questions/answers for the road trip trivia game...whew - can't wait until friday when i can take a deep breath and enjoy myself! our dinner party on friday night is at the antique automobile club of america museum in hershey, pa...i'll be sure to take pictures of everything and post this weekend once things have settled down.

unfortunately b/c of my busy work schedule this week, i haven't been able to spend as much time outside after work as i would have liked, but tony, john and i did manage to get a good walk in this evening and spend some time together which was very nice.

hope you all have a great rest of your week and upcoming weekend!

p.s. i posted some new pictures under the "catch me if you can" heading of our friend brian (and one with our friend jess in it too) from sweeny todd last weekend.

valley forge 5 mile revolutionary run

john got another race under his belt today, and the weather ended up cooperating for a very nice day! john and david ran the 5 mile race, both finishing in under 50 minutes. tony, harry, corinne and i were there to cheer them on to their strong finishes.

following the race, we all hopped on our bikes (and tested out corinne and david's new bike trailer for the kids) and took advantage of the beautiful day and the nice paved trails at the valley forge park riding over 3+ miles. whew - it was rough and i know i will definitely be feeling it tomorrow. perhaps i'll have to sit on a pillow tomorrow at work...but it was worth it spending time with my family and being outdoors (and burning extra calories was a bonus too)!


following our fun day at the park, we had a great lunch together at shenk's in collegeville (an old haunt of david's) where we dined on broasted chicken (oh so healthy after a race and bike ride, i know), but when you pull in the parking lot and catch a wiff of it, there was no other option when you saw the menu...and we had all worked up an appetite at that point.

click here to see more pictures of the race and some funny ones from lunch too!

fun with mimi and poppop

when mom and dad's away...
this is how tony spent his evening with mimi, poppop and nanee on friday night while john and i were at sweeny todd...dinner at cbag! i'll have to try drinking that stuff from a sippy cup next time too!! of course, this is all in fun...don't panic or call children & youth services! tony and the rest of the fam were just waiting at the door for poppop to finish paying before heading out. no alcohol was consumed by the small boy and his designated drivers!

catch it if you can...

we just returned home from the alpha omega players production of sweeny todd: the demon barber of fleet street and it was very, very good. our close friend brian played the character of anthony hope in it and did a fantastic job!!

his voice is amazing (this was my first time seeing him perform) and is worth the cost of the ticket itself!! the entire company did a wonderful job!!


click here to view the a/o website for ticket information and show dates.

p.s.

kristy lee cook finally got the boot on idol last night!!! my prayers were finally answered and the contest can really begin now!! i believe it will come down to the two david's...archuleta and cook! my money is on cook, but knowing the show, some big twist will happen and a very deserving contestant will end up going home prematurely!!! in the meantime, i'll keep saying my prayers that the contest will truly remain a singing contest and not one about popularity!