Rubbish rubbish rubbish

Another problem with this damn blizzard is that there is NO trash pick ups.. Either outside our apartment, bins on the street or in the subway. Here are some delightful shots of my current surroundings!

More blizzard pics

Here are some more shots from this bloody awful blizzard. It's horrendous trying to get around. Cars are just abandoned on the streets, shops aren't opening. It's Armageddon!! I am planning on winning the lottery and getting out of dodge until the end of March.

Boxing Day Blizzard

Merry Christmas! What a Boxing day... I have lived here off and on for almost 22 years and I have never known snow like we got hit with yesterday. We drove back from the inlaws in Philadelphia (here is Joe getting the car ready for the drive up) - little did we know, this was a tiny amount of snow in Philly vs New York. Total mayhem. The drive was the worst, we had winds of up to 50mph - my knuckles are white! It took four and a half hours to drive 103 miles. All the side streets are a total mess, and we can't even let the kids outside as it's just to deep! Hideous!!

Cupcakes

The inlaws spoilt the kids rotten whilst we were away in London. Here is a snap of one of the moments. Why are kids such angels for grandparents and then monsters upon our return??

Best Photo Ever

Primark rules

I braved Primark on Oxford street (I did have to have a drink before hand) and came across the best 10 pound gift ever. This cute, Polar express train that is supposed to go around a tree, but doesn't fit in our pokey apartment so now is taking up half of our living room. The kids love it so that's what's important right, not floor space?!

5 years and counting!

It's all about the wood...
We made it to five years so decided to go back to the scene of the crime. No kids. Bliss!! it was a super fun w/end, we look knackered because we were but here are some snaps. Checked out the Abbey so we know where to head on the 29th April, saw the most beautiful sunset leaving heathrow, and h, and the biggest box of chocolates ever. Thanks Aunty Mandy!

Only In America

Would you see a car with 266412 miles on the odometer.
And only me would post this.

A tree in Brooklyn

Here it is, the 2010 Brooklyn Christmas Tree. Margaux finally decided that she would put on her halloween costume, having previously refused every day since October 31st. She also refused to sit with Santa (aka Carlos) so here is Santa hearing how Batman is very important on December 25th.

OUCH!

You have to see this... I went for laser hair removal in my neighbourhood last week and this is the painful result. I have had blisters on the burns, and been in pain all week. I went back a ($120) refund, and the woman refused!! Can you believe it??! She is claiming to 'fix it for no extra charge" however am on the fence.