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My dad ♥️ Happiest Birthday to the man who is

My dad ♥️ Happiest Birthday to the man who is always there to guide me, who I can always depend on, who can fix anything, who always puts family first and who hates having his picture taken (but likes to look at my social media so please send him some love lol ♥️🥳 ⬇️) so there are slim pickings for this post.
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He is ALWAYS there for us, always shows up, always wants to help & is the best and most fun Papa. You can always find him playing with the kids (in the playhouse ⬅️), the volunteer to go down to the playroom, the fixer of all broken toys. Everyone always wants to be with Papa. He comes to my house with batteries and lightbulbs just in case we need it & with anything he noticed I was low on the week before and just refills and fixes without asking for any kind of thanks (he usually doesn’t even tell me) or credit.
We are so incredibly blessed. Love & appreciate you Dad. Happy Birthday!

When one door closes - build another. A week of w

When one door closes - build another.
A week of work done and A LOT more to go @thepointlongisland ..
a new door next to the bar to lead to what will be a private party room... choosing new flooring (would love your vote in stories) and trying not to argue too much with this man in the flip flops (@coach_mocassara expression on the ladder = his reaction to me🙄see what I deal with... help!).
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Having faith it will all get done... (“faith over fear” & “we can do hard things” on repeat in my head)♥️ ✨Just a girl with a drill and a dream of getting this place back open!✨

Happy Arbor Day xo this tree hugger 💚 #fbf .

Happy Arbor Day
xo this tree hugger 💚
#fbf
.
Which tree would you rather hug?! ⬅️🌳 or 🌴or 🌲?
Do you have a favorite? (Tag me in your post so I can share!)
.
I’ve always loved trees. I named the big one in my backyard growing up Bud (creative I know), was fascinated by our Weeping Willow & would go out in the snow and try to clear it off the branches of our little trees. But this year, spending so much time outdoors in our parks and preserves, I have an even greater appreciation.
.
So here’s some advice from a tree (if anyone knows who to credit let me know!)
🌳stand tall & proud
🌴connect with your roots
🌲go out on a limb
🌳drink plenty of water & soak up the ☀️
🌴 enjoy your natural beauty
🌲stay grounded while reaching for the stars
🌳bend before you break
🌲know when to let go
🌴turn over a new leaf
🌳keep growing
🌴enjoy the view
.
#arboristsofinstagram #arborday #palmtree #treehugger #treelovers #longisland #cabosanlucas

Tulips 🌷 . The most ✨magical ✨field of flo

Tulips 🌷
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The most ✨magical ✨field of flowers & inspiring too! The wind was whipping but the delicate flowers stood strong! Plant those seeds my friends...
.
Check out these beautiful blooms on today’s #RoadTripCloseToHome to the #TulipFestival @waterdrinkerlongisland .
.
The field of bright colors is just breathtaking.
What’s your favorite?
Where have you seen beautiful blooms?
.
.
#tulips #tulipfields #longisland #news12 #waterdrinker #manorville #outeast #daytrip
📸 courtesy @jingeleski

Happy #NationalSuperheroDay ♥️ . Who is your

Happy #NationalSuperheroDay ♥️
.
Who is your favorite & who is your real life superhero? What superpower would you want?
.
#Wonderwoman ... so so many superheroes in my community & life... and I would want to be able to heal people & teleportation!
(♥️ this #waybackwednesday - what a fun day.. can’t wait until we can have the .5K Charity Fun Run @thepointlongisland again!)

This is us & this is @coach_mocassara ‘s real sm

This is us & this is @coach_mocassara ‘s real smile. It took a tickle ♥️
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I wish I knew the date of our first date (it was not very good lol but that’s a story for another post) but I do know that 9 years ago today, I got a voice mail that changed my life. I know that because I saved it along with other special messages... I can’t find it in my heart to delete.
.
❓Do you save special voice messages? ❓
(Yes, that’s why sometimes my voicemail is full.🙄)
.
On April 27, 2012, Mo called me out of nowhere- after saw me on Twitter (he never watched News 12 & I had no idea who he was having no interest at the time in college basketball) and asked @n12jamiestuart for my number which he freely handed over lol. We had nothing in common except for a love of Boston (Mo did a little homework on me) which he noted in the witty message that came from his 617 phone number.
.
⬅️So a reminder that just 20 seconds of courage can lead to great things ( & great love...okay his message was :21) so go with your gut, take that chance, make that call, take that call and let life surprise you. It certainly surprised me. ♥️

Sunday snaps ☀️ as soon as the sun came out, w

Sunday snaps ☀️ as soon as the sun came out, we were out & about (and matchy matchy or “we do same same” as Elle requests) !
.
Went to visit @coach_mocassara working hard on @thepointlongisland - thank you for all of your kind words and wishes on my weekend post about re-opening... we were so touched by all of the supportive comments; the love is so very appreciated. ♥️
Then a family dinner date. We don’t get many (if any) during the week, so we make Friday nights and Sundays a must. So important to me.
.
Did you get outside yesterday? Hope you had a great weekend ♥️
.
.
#longisland #plo #pointlookout #momlife #toddlersofinstagram

Such happy news to share ♥️ So many of you hav

Such happy news to share ♥️
So many of you have kindly asked about our other restaurant here in Point Lookout @thepointlongisland that has been closed. After an emotional, difficult year, I am so grateful that plans are finally underway to fully re-open... & so happy to share @coach_mocassara ‘s post ⬇️
.
✨”Big plans are underway at The Point Bar & Grill.
Last April we had to close this door with heavy hearts.
Now, my wife & I are thrilled to announce a grand reopening in June. Our restaurant is being lovingly renovated.
We will have seating at a new beautiful bar, a fully remodeled dining room, and exciting additions inside and out, plus the return of our full menu.
Follow along here for updates. We appreciate all of the love & loyalty. See you this summer #GetToThePoint “ ✨

My dad ♥️ Happiest Birthday to the man who is

My dad ♥️ Happiest Birthday to the man who is always there to guide me, who I can always depend on, who can fix anything, who always puts family first and who hates having his picture taken (but likes to look at my social media so please send him some love lol ♥️🥳 ⬇️) so there are slim pickings for this post.
.
.
He is ALWAYS there for us, always shows up, always wants to help & is the best and most fun Papa. You can always find him playing with the kids (in the playhouse ⬅️), the volunteer to go down to the playroom, the fixer of all broken toys. Everyone always wants to be with Papa. He comes to my house with batteries and lightbulbs just in case we need it & with anything he noticed I was low on the week before and just refills and fixes without asking for any kind of thanks (he usually doesn’t even tell me) or credit.
We are so incredibly blessed. Love & appreciate you Dad. Happy Birthday!

When one door closes - build another. A week of w

When one door closes - build another.
A week of work done and A LOT more to go @thepointlongisland ..
a new door next to the bar to lead to what will be a private party room... choosing new flooring (would love your vote in stories) and trying not to argue too much with this man in the flip flops (@coach_mocassara expression on the ladder = his reaction to me🙄see what I deal with... help!).
.
Having faith it will all get done... (“faith over fear” & “we can do hard things” on repeat in my head)♥️ ✨Just a girl with a drill and a dream of getting this place back open!✨

Happy Arbor Day xo this tree hugger 💚 #fbf .

Happy Arbor Day
xo this tree hugger 💚
#fbf
.
Which tree would you rather hug?! ⬅️🌳 or 🌴or 🌲?
Do you have a favorite? (Tag me in your post so I can share!)
.
I’ve always loved trees. I named the big one in my backyard growing up Bud (creative I know), was fascinated by our Weeping Willow & would go out in the snow and try to clear it off the branches of our little trees. But this year, spending so much time outdoors in our parks and preserves, I have an even greater appreciation.
.
So here’s some advice from a tree (if anyone knows who to credit let me know!)
🌳stand tall & proud
🌴connect with your roots
🌲go out on a limb
🌳drink plenty of water & soak up the ☀️
🌴 enjoy your natural beauty
🌲stay grounded while reaching for the stars
🌳bend before you break
🌲know when to let go
🌴turn over a new leaf
🌳keep growing
🌴enjoy the view
.
#arboristsofinstagram #arborday #palmtree #treehugger #treelovers #longisland #cabosanlucas

Tulips 🌷 . The most ✨magical ✨field of flo

Tulips 🌷
.
The most ✨magical ✨field of flowers & inspiring too! The wind was whipping but the delicate flowers stood strong! Plant those seeds my friends...
.
Check out these beautiful blooms on today’s #RoadTripCloseToHome to the #TulipFestival @waterdrinkerlongisland .
.
The field of bright colors is just breathtaking.
What’s your favorite?
Where have you seen beautiful blooms?
.
.
#tulips #tulipfields #longisland #news12 #waterdrinker #manorville #outeast #daytrip
📸 courtesy @jingeleski

Happy #NationalSuperheroDay ♥️ . Who is your

Happy #NationalSuperheroDay ♥️
.
Who is your favorite & who is your real life superhero? What superpower would you want?
.
#Wonderwoman ... so so many superheroes in my community & life... and I would want to be able to heal people & teleportation!
(♥️ this #waybackwednesday - what a fun day.. can’t wait until we can have the .5K Charity Fun Run @thepointlongisland again!)

This is us & this is @coach_mocassara ‘s real sm

This is us & this is @coach_mocassara ‘s real smile. It took a tickle ♥️
.
I wish I knew the date of our first date (it was not very good lol but that’s a story for another post) but I do know that 9 years ago today, I got a voice mail that changed my life. I know that because I saved it along with other special messages... I can’t find it in my heart to delete.
.
❓Do you save special voice messages? ❓
(Yes, that’s why sometimes my voicemail is full.🙄)
.
On April 27, 2012, Mo called me out of nowhere- after saw me on Twitter (he never watched News 12 & I had no idea who he was having no interest at the time in college basketball) and asked @n12jamiestuart for my number which he freely handed over lol. We had nothing in common except for a love of Boston (Mo did a little homework on me) which he noted in the witty message that came from his 617 phone number.
.
⬅️So a reminder that just 20 seconds of courage can lead to great things ( & great love...okay his message was :21) so go with your gut, take that chance, make that call, take that call and let life surprise you. It certainly surprised me. ♥️

Sunday snaps ☀️ as soon as the sun came out, w

Sunday snaps ☀️ as soon as the sun came out, we were out & about (and matchy matchy or “we do same same” as Elle requests) !
.
Went to visit @coach_mocassara working hard on @thepointlongisland - thank you for all of your kind words and wishes on my weekend post about re-opening... we were so touched by all of the supportive comments; the love is so very appreciated. ♥️
Then a family dinner date. We don’t get many (if any) during the week, so we make Friday nights and Sundays a must. So important to me.
.
Did you get outside yesterday? Hope you had a great weekend ♥️
.
.
#longisland #plo #pointlookout #momlife #toddlersofinstagram

Such happy news to share ♥️ So many of you hav

Such happy news to share ♥️
So many of you have kindly asked about our other restaurant here in Point Lookout @thepointlongisland that has been closed. After an emotional, difficult year, I am so grateful that plans are finally underway to fully re-open... & so happy to share @coach_mocassara ‘s post ⬇️
.
✨”Big plans are underway at The Point Bar & Grill.
Last April we had to close this door with heavy hearts.
Now, my wife & I are thrilled to announce a grand reopening in June. Our restaurant is being lovingly renovated.
We will have seating at a new beautiful bar, a fully remodeled dining room, and exciting additions inside and out, plus the return of our full menu.
Follow along here for updates. We appreciate all of the love & loyalty. See you this summer #GetToThePoint “ ✨

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