Vacation Days, Graduations, PicNic's

 

 

Took a couple of days off work.

Purchased a new air conditioner and
had to make some major furniture
arrangements to fit it in the window so
the cord could reach.
Since hubby is still job searching he
was available to help.

 

 

 

I was exhausted and every muscle hurt. hah

Since we worked so hard on

Thursday - Friday was going

to be play, relax and enjoy day.

Woke up early and headed out

for breakfast.

Oh I love their Avacado Benie !

It was such a gorgeous day we headed down to
Pier Village. It is on the ocean and has shops
and food joints.

 

 

 After shopping we found  a nice bench, enjoyed the sun
and people watching. The ocean was beautiful also.

 

We shopped at Carter & Cavero.

 

 


 

I tried a sample of the Chocolate Balsalmic vinegar.
It was pretty good.

 

 

Hubby treated himself to some Fig Jam.

 

 
 



Then we headed home and I was going to

completely relax.  My Aunt lives next

door and has a nice deck.

 

Read a little Guideposts.  Love this magazine.

 

 



 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Saturday up early to do laundry.

 

Nice breakfast at our favorite diner.

I love their Avacado Benie.

 

 

Then we were invited to a free seminar.

It was really informative about healthy

living and eating. Dr Proodian is Armenian

like my husband and a Christian.

 

 

 



 

After the seminar it was time for a Graduation Party.

This guy here graduated.

 

 

I can hardly believe it, I have known him

since he was born.  Way to go Joseph!

He is off to college.

 

The party was wonderful blessed to visit with

so many friends and a special visit from

our dear friends Ian and Rosemary from

England. 

 

The food was fantastic these friends

know how to do it. hah

 

Grilled clams, salmon, strip steak,

chicken wings, all kinds of salads, hamburgers,

hot dogs, ice cream cake, chocolates

from England.   So good!

 

Sunday we went my mother-in laws

annual Armenian picnic.

More yummy food.

 

The Der Hayr or Armenian Priest.

The guy in red is my hubbies cousin Greg.

 

 

 

This is Chris, my husbands cousins Adrienne's husband.

He is a great guy who does a lot of the cooking.

 

 
 
 

 

This is Linda my sister-in-law, Adrienne hubby's cousin

and Mary Alice friend of the family.

 

 

Here are all the guys working hard at the grill.

Lamb, chicken, Lula Kebabs, rice pilaf, grilled tomatoes & peppers.

Bobby, Brian, Arto & Robbie. My husbands cousins.

 

 

My mother-in-law Mary standing, Alissa, Cousin Harry &

Cousin Donna.

 

 

Folks doing their Armenian Dancing.  Hubby is going to teach me.

So watch out next year!

 

 

A good friend of my husbands family Ruth.

 

 

My favorite part of the food is the grilled veggies.

So delicious.

 

 

Had a great time and headed home.

Tonight is hubby and my favorite food network show.

 

 

 

 



New DOO !

Short & Sassy Summer Hair Cut

Memorial Day - Mon 5/26

We were up early to head to
Poughkeepsie NY.

First stop was Cracker Barrel for
breakfast - then Hobby Lobby
for shopping.

Every time we go to Hobby Lobby
I have loved this Big Red Button.
I haven't wanted to pay full price
for it and today it was on sale !

Picked up other cute PINK items for my desk.

And hubby got a nice basket 60% off to help him
organize his work area ~ fingers crossed xxx  hah

Then we went to Hyde Park to visit his cousins
Mitch & Donna.  We sat out and chatted for a while
then headed for a bite at River Station Restaurant
in Poughkeepsie NY. 

 

The view from the restaurant is beautiful

 

 

 I had this for lunch it was soooo good !

Mediterranean Salad

Fresh made hummus atop fresh romaine hearts
garnished with roasted peppers, artichoke
hearts & black olives finished with lemon-cumin
vinaigrette garnished with pita wedges

They had samples of their soups.
I tried the New England Clam Chowder
it was really good.  Hubby tried the
soup with Lobster of course. hah
He loved it so much he ordered it
for lunch.

Thankful for a blessed safe weekend.

Memorial Day Weekend - Sun 5/25

 Have a wonderful service at church today.
Sang a few patriotic songs ~ of course it brought
me to tears .  . .

After church we went with our friends
Mark & Maria to Van Saun Park.

It is a beautiful park.  We sat outside and
had a cold Dunkin Donuts drink and just chatted.

 

After we left hubby and I headed to Djerdan Burek.

A restaurant in Clifton NJ.

 

 

First time I had Burek.  I've had Sou Beoreg which

my mother-in-law makes delicious.

 

 

They come in 3 different fillings.

Cheese, Spinach and Meat.

 

They were out of spinach so we both enjoyed the meat Burek.

 

Looking forward to tomorrow as we will eat, shop and

visit family.

 

 

Memorial Day Weekend ~ Sat 5/24

Saturday 5/24

Day started off with chores UGH

Actually we have met some lovely people at the laundry mat.
We all meet there every other Saturday bright and early ~
as in 6:30 am bright and early hah

Lionel, Maurice, Merrill are great guys and we just
chat and chat while we wait. Fun to catch up.

Then hubby and I go enjoy a nice breakfast.
Today I was in the mood for chocolate chip pancakes
with strawberries.  So good!  I cut them in half
and only ate 1/2 ~ tomorrow morning those will taste real good.

 

Then off to Harmon's with my coupons.

I love saving money.

 

 

This is the best polish.  It has absolutely changed

my nails and the polish lasts forever.

 

 

Time to cash in our coins.

 

 

Have you used this at TD Bank.

Its fun and makes it so easy.

No more days of counting and rolling them yourself. PHEW

 

 

Then off to Treasure Island Jewelry store to

sell some jewelry I don't want.

 

They are wonderful they even take costume jewelry.

 

Love getting some extra money instead of just tossing

it away.

 

 

Then we stopped at Buddy's Small Lots.

More Coupons ! ! !

Love browsing through the store finding treasures.

 

 

How great is this taco bowler maker.

They had two for $5.00.

Can't wait to give it a try and make an awesome salad.

 

 

Then off to Kohls ~ more Coupons

 

Loving my pretty pink faced watch

 

 

Hubby scored a nice sweater and shirt for an after coupons

price of $ 2.56 LOL

 

Time to pick up something for dinner.

I have worked at my job for 30 years across the

street is a Poultry Farm. I can smell the delicious

smells daily but have never stopped there.

Hubby and I decided to give it a try.

It was just delicious ~ we both agree !

 

 

 Tonight will be TV, relaxing, and nail polish.

 

Okay Day 1 Memorial Day 2014 so far so good !

 

But most important !