The Faithful-of it.

I may have just a little too much faith in my abilities. I have decided that my new hobby will be sewing. This is something I've wanted to learn for quite sometime but never set aside the time to achieve. I am very excited.

...at the same time I am saying "what were you thinking Shan!". I went gung-ho on this one! I have no basic knowledge of reading patterns, fabric selection...let alone how to run a sewing machine yet I have purchased $65 worth of fabric, 20 patterns (in Burda Magazine-so it was only $14.00) and a sewing machine on ebay.com.  I don't know who told me I could do this but I am going in neck deep here!

Talley Forth!

The Resolution-2013

So much went on in 2012...all in all...it sucked sooooo much. Literally from day one till minutes before midnight. I am determined to have a great year in 2013. How? Glad you asked! I have set the following resolutions:

1. Have one adventure per month
2. Earn more from my blog- be a "real blogger".

...sounds good, huh?

2 simple goals with great possibilities! So far I have done one adventure. January's adventure was to go to the Presidential Inauguration. Sounds boring right? NOT! This was defiantly and adventure. I mean we are talking huge mobs of different personalities here! Not White water rafting, I will admit, but no cake walk either! Unfortunately, my phone died very quickly so I didn't get too many pictures but I got a few.

our tickets!

All smiles...although I left my house at 3am to get to my mom's house to leave by 6:30am! So excited!

My mother and I on our way to our ticketed section!

The US Capitol on the opposite side of the reflecting pond.

The Adventures of Jada and Mommy: Manhattan, NY

This year I took Jada to the most wonderful place on Earth. No, not Disney World. Manhattan, NY! We spent Three days and two nights in Midtown! 

There were a lot of "firsts" on this trip. Since we live close enough to NYC we decided to take NJ transit to the city. We drove to the Hoboken station and took the train for $15 each (children free on weekends with adult). It was a no brainer.

Once we arrived in the city, we stayed at The Chambers Hotel. Chambers is a fantastic Boutique Hotel that I definitely recommend to anyone staying in the area. The personal service and style is completely unrivaled. This place would specifically appeal to those wanting to stay in the shopping district- at 56th Street and 5th Avenue. Prime location. It would also appeal to those with artistic interests. Every room displays unique one of a kind art organized by the floor. The staff is extremely helpful and kind. If you ask I am sure they would be willing to give you a tour!

room numbers are displayed in the flooring

Looking out of the window...

this was the view!

she was into the Tv...kids!

They had a small robe just for Jada! Great attention to detail!

 Nice letter of welcome and tickets to MoMA!

great quail sandwich at Ma Peche inside of the hotel.

getting ready to hit the town for the night!

The next morning we decided that we wanted to explore the area. We visited Carnegie Hall, Rockefeller Plaza, FAO Schwartz and Nintendo World (we like games!).

MoMA shots

The shopping district (1/2 block from the hotel!)

A short stroll later....

 after walking back, I saw this....A few doors down! This is where I wanted to work for YEARS! Love Baby Phat and Pastry!

As I said before this hotel is AMAZING. I took a few shots of the rooms but the lobby is one place you have to see! The photos just do not do this place justice!

I definitely recommend that you look into this hotel. You will not regret it!

http://www.chambershotel.com/