Random recent photos

Just a couple of random recent photos with editorial notes...

B Spot's Vanilla Bean Apple Pie Bacon Milkshake = Mike's Favorite. Thing. Ever. With. Ice. Cream.

Silver Patron + Shot Glasses + Recipe for Patron Silver Bell Shooter = Best. Office. Holiday. Gift.

Mike figuring out how to balance my heavy, beloved S'mores tree topper on our Christmas tree = Priceless

The 18" blingy Christmas tree that welcomes visitors to my office = Gaudy holiday cheer

Happy Halloween from the Italian bear

Would you like witch's brew or chicken parmesan with your pasta??

Happy Halloween from the stuffed bear that greets you as you enter Papa Bear's Italian restaurant in Canton.

My first visit to The Horseshoe

Wisconsin v. OSU. October 10, 2009.
We had an awesome time!

It was the radio

Eight years ago today, I listened to Peter Jennings narrate the 9/11 tragedy. I was on a business trip via car to Michigan and didn't actually see any images of the Twin Towers, Pentagon or Shanksville, Pa., until 7:30 that evening. I witnessed this tragedy through radio, which was still a heartbreaking experience. To hear his voice - and those of the other correspondents and people being interviewed - break with emotion was heartwrenching.

My thoughts and prayers go out to all of the family and friends of those lost on that day.

A kick in the pants

Some days, it's just nice to be reminded...

Ahhh, for the love of fall

While many people are grudgingly being pulled into fall (probably due to the lack of more than two days over 90 all summer), I'm happy to run-full-speed-with-my-arms-wide-open into it. It's my hands-down, absolute favorite season of the year.

For the top 10 reasons why I love fall, see my post from this time last year. (Note that I did get to carve a pumpkin last year.)

2 going on...

My ridiculously adorable twin neices (though maybe I'm just a little biased :) celebrated their 2-year birthday this past Sunday with 40 of their closest friends and family. The theme was Elmo, which was evidenced most clearly with yummy Elmo cupcakes (though there were also s'mores cupcakes for those who didn't want to bite off Elmo's head - both types were baked by my friend Sarah of Sweet Bites).

Anyway, here are a couple of snapshots from the very memorable event. (Disclaimer: Photos may appear blurry due to photographer's inability to hold her phone's camera stationary.)

Olivia thoroughly enjoying her Elmo cupcake.

Cassie throwing back shots of milk to wash down the Elmo cupcake. Please note that poor Elmo's eye lies precariously alone on the table. Who knows what fate awaits the abandoned marshmallow eyeball.

As a well-stocked bar is always a staple of any party at the Bomba household, Livie took it on herself to begin playing bartender. Or at least she decided the quality of the ice would be vastly improved if she handled every piece of it.

Livie awaiting her next victim - I mean customer - to which to serve ice. Note the supporting cast of Uncle Mike.