Hello Monday and Weekend Recap!

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It was a fun winter weekend in these parts!  We did not let the snow storm get us down...we squeezed in plenty of fun and prep for the week before we were home bound yesterday...this is what we were up to...

Friday

Diana's school sent us a picture.  Her and Lucy's Dance Routine for the National PTA Reflections Competition came in first place so they were awarded certificates and medals and they are now moving on to States- so exciting!

Friday Night

 I had a great night with my stepdaughter Ally...she asked for tickets to the Dancing With the Stars tour for Christmas and she chose to take me...I was thrilled...I love the show but I was more excited about the quality time spent!  We had a blast and the show was incredible!  We had dinner at Maggianos first and then walked over to the Boch Wang Center Theater for the big show!

I always snap pics of the ceilings in here- best architecture

Ah...that stage...still can't believe I danced on that stage as a child....being in this building brings back all of the magical memories...

Such amazing talent- wonderful show!

While we were there, Diana was at a sleepover with her besties and the Mama sent me some cute pics....warms my heart!

Saturday

Those adorable girls above didn't sleep very much but my Mama friend seemed to capture them cheerful at breakfast anyway- cracks me up!

I started my day by going for blood work and then we did a whole lot of dividing and conquering and getting all of our errands done before the big storm!   Daddy got the grocery shopping done which was a huge relief. Diana tagged along with me and was a big help- we hit the dance store for new shoes that she needs for her upcoming RAD ballet exams and then we hit the liquor store for Mike's birthday gift...and then Macy's for Mama....the card store and the ATM and we were done!  We met Daddy and Pidge at home for lunch and then Diana was off to a softball workout with Daddy and Pidge and Mama met up with them at Diana's basketball game!  Lots of business and lots of weekend fun!

Oh and this little break in action...I call it "A Guy and His Ice Rink"...OMG he is obsessed with getting this ice perfect so he and the girls can skate...oh and maybe me but we shall see....I also agreed to have a skating party soon :)

That night, Mama and Daddy headed to Mike's 50th Birthday celebration.  We were originally going to a different restaurant in Nashua and then to Daddy's gig but due to the weather, the gig was cancelled and Plan B ended up being so much more fun- Sabatino's in Derry- much closer and a night cap at Halligan's Tavern.  Mike had a great time as did we :)

Snippets of The Toasts

I had the most delicious Grand Marnier Chicken and Steamed Broccoli :)

 The night called for LOTS of selfies ;)

Sunday

So last night it had just started getting a little dicey on the roads but not what they had predicted.  We hunkered down and only ended up getting 7 inches of snow before the ice hit.  (We were supposed to get two feet- yikes!)  Anyway, it was a day of lots of organizing AND chilling.....great day to be cozy inside!

My workout was on the treadmill and I really dialed it up a notch.  I ran for part of my workout which I haven't done in quite some time and I was so excited to burn double of what I usually double BUT  guess what really got me pumped is that it was all about the 90's jams....music can just make everything so much better don't ya think??  Ha ha!!!

I then sowed Diana's new ribbons on her ballet shoes for the upcoming exams.  Then it was time to have some fun and get Mama organized for Punta Cana....decisons...decisions.....

After Daddy was done with the snow-blowing, he let the girls go out and play and they had so much fun!

The afternoon consisted of movies...Mama and Daddy finally watched The Greatest Showman...beautiful movie....

and then our little fam snuggled up and watched one of our faves- Ramona and Beezus...don't know what's wrong with me...I cried throughout...now that we have two girls, we agreed, that it hits us even harder...that was my favorite part of the day!

I made us a yummy roasted chicken dinner....

and then it was time to get ready for the Patriots...and yes they did it again...they are going to the Super Bowl!!

I was asleep by the time this happened but happy for our hometown team!!

That's a wrap...I will leave you with this though....

What were you up to this weekend? 

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