Hi Friends!
I’m back!!! I want to say thank you again to all of my amazing guest posters who helped keep things exciting around here while I was taking a little break.
Hubby and I went to NYC to visit my parents for several days over Christmas and we had a great time!
Here’s a look through my iphone lens…i took a million pictures but never once got out my actual camera:
Bridge shots:
The hubby is one of my favorite subjects 🙂
Old arches and doors:
I’m mildly obsessed with the family dog (Jake) and cat (Bach). I took approximately 100 pictures of them. Jake got a fancy new bed. Bach thinks it’s his bed. Jake’s too much of a wimp to kick Bach out when he lays in it. I spent much of my time removing Bach from the bed so Jake could lay down…then Bach would just crawl in with him, much to Jake’s dismay…but it made for some cute photos! Also, that terribly ugly furry thing in the bottom left picture is a stuffed chipmunk and it’s one of his favorite toys.
Best part of the trip? Family time!
Probably the greatest picture ever taken of Bach…and Jakey & I looking cute!
Because clearly this is the best way to carry your baby down the escalator…
The city at night:
Mom made cosmos and lemon drops. She thinks she missed her calling as a bartender:
Homemade lattes complete with sprinkles:
Presents!
I got this awesome little lens that clips onto your phone. It’s called an Olloclip. It has a fisheye lens:
A macro lens and a wide angle lens and i’m in love with it:
Hubby got this cool little thing that you can put over your camera to make lights twinkle in pictures…perfect for the holidays!
We went out for Indian food the first night we were there which was fantastic. The second night we ate at a restaurant in my parent’s neighborhood that they go to often. The third night we got pizza at Luzzo’s. If you’re ever in NYC, go there! It’s in the east village and it’s FANTASTIC! We cooked at home the last two nights we were there for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.
For Christmas Eve dinner we had minestrone soup which I made in the crockpot and vegetarian enchiladas. Both were delicious. My sister also made my aunt’s Cajun Meatloaf recipe for herself and my parents sampled some of everything 🙂 For dessert, along with several Christmas cookies, Katie made Chocolate Zucchini cake which was pretty healthy and tasted great!
We ate a late brunch on Christmas morning that included overnight cinnamon rolls that my mom and I prepped on Christmas Eve, eggs and pancakes.
For dinner my mom made some Stuffed Shells, and I made vegetable risotto with shrimp. YUMMMMMMMMM. We also had some balsamic roasted asparagus.
The coolest present I gave my mom was a cookbook that I made with recipes and pictures from The Lean Green Bean. It took some time to make on the computer but it was so fun to make and I loved the way it turned out! You could choose the layouts, colors, fonts and photos for each page! Here’s what a few of the pages looked like:
Also, you know you’re from a foodie family when the dog gets a rubber eggplant for Christmas. He wasn’t impressed by it. Can’t say I blame him. Shoulda gone with a red pepper or something!
Hope you all had a fantastic holiday!
–Lindsay–
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Laura @ LauraLikesDesign says
That cookbook turned out so well! What a great idea–I bet your mom loved it!
sarah @ sarah learns says
aww, it looks like you had such a fun time with your family! i didn’t know your family dog’s name is jake – my like my little pupper!
i love the cookbook idea for your mom. it looks like it turned out really well!
Brittany @ GOtheXtraMile says
So glad you had an amazing holiday weekend!! SO jealous you were in NY. Love it there 😀
Lindsay @ In Sweetness and In Health says
Aw it sounds like you had a great holiday!!! I love NY…I’m so jealous that you were in there over Christmas. It’s so pretty there!
Mattie @ Comfy and Confident says
Your pics are amazing. I can not believe they were all from you iPhone. What apps do you use for photos?
Your Christmas looks like it was pretty great. Food and family… it doesn’t get much better than that!
Kimberly says
awe, love your recap! Looks like you guys had a great time. Your dog is beautiful btw 🙂
Tiff @ Love Sweat and Beers says
Looks like fun! I have never been to NYC. One day I’ll get there… one day… 🙂
Laura says
Everything looks so beautiful! I’m super jealous and wish I was there with you 🙂
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Wow! Looks like you guys had an amazing time on your trip! 🙂 It’s so nice to get away from your everyday routine – especially around the holidays! I’m glad you guys had a great time! 🙂
Shannon from Healthiful Balance says
Glad you had a nice time in NYC!
Trish says
I love the cookbook! What did you use to make it?
Laura @ Sprint 2 the Table says
Great shots! I especially love the first bridge pics.
Where in the world did you find an eggplant dog toy?! I want one and I don’t even have a dog!
Abby @ Abz 'n' Oats says
I love the name Bach for a pet. That is awesome! 🙂 This post just makes me want an iPhone even more. Wahhh!
Lindsay says
awwww i want you to have one too!
Matt @ The Athlete's Plate says
Welcome back! Sounds like a great trip 🙂
alex says
looks like a great holiday. Love that new lens!
Lindsay says
me too! kind of obsessed 🙂
Tasha @ Dine & Dash says
ok first of all, I want a latte with sprinkles!
love the shot of the bridge.
I want to hear more about these overnight cinnamon rolls
looks like an awesome trip.
Lindsay says
the cinnamon rolls were good and we didn’t even use any glaze!
Kaitlyn@TheTieDyeFiles says
Sounds like you had a blast. Isn’t family time the best?
Lindsay says
the best! wish i got more of it 🙂
Meredith @ DareYouTo says
Thank you for sharing your Christmas with us!!! Feels like we were part of it 🙂 You take beautiful photos; love the effects!
Have a very happy new year and a healthy 2012
Kerstin says
Awww, how fun, we were in NYC for Christmas too! The cookbook you made for your mom is such a great idea – love it!
Diana @ VeggieNextDoor says
I didn’t know your parents lived in NYC – what a perfect place to spend Christmas!
Your bridge photos are amazing. I also never knew about all those special camera lenses for phones. And I LOVE that you gave your mom a homemade cookbook – priceless!