November happenings

November 7th

We got our first snow of the season. This was a great excuse to check out Church Street and have dinner at Raymond's. ♥

My Hunter boots were ready for deeper snow but that's ok!

We ended our meal with "The Ultimate Root Beer Float."

There are always great quotes above the counter.

November 9th

Double date with Mr. and Mrs. Robinson at Salute!

Chrissy and me

We ate well!

Scott Babe and Sean 

I'm happy to see that I'm not the only one taking pictures of food! 

Chocolate Black Out and Tiramisu ♥

Chrissy's Instagram ♥

We then went back to our apt. and Chrissy & Sean got to spend more time with our new additions! 

We also celebrated Sean's belated 25th birthday! Isn't this cool paper I found at an antique store?!

Lovely day for a Guinness!

Uncle Sean playing with the babies. ♥

November 10th

Kyril and Josephine invited us over for red wine and tapas!

 They are one of the most gracious hosts I know!

Anchovy and olives

Homemade focaccia

Shrimp fritters

Fried potatoes with 2 dipping sauces; Homemade chorizo; pork with sauce

Kyril's patch-worked jeans!

November 12th

Heineken-sponsored pre-party for screening of Skyfall. 

Nope, I wasn't there, but I enjoyed this fabulous picture that Sean captured of Kelly and Chrissy!

(Kelly works for Heineken)

Safe and sound & lucky

Scott Babe and I were very fortunate during Hurricane Sandy.

We never lost power. For the first time in my life, I felt guilty telling friends and family that we had power. 80% of Montclair lost power. I am blessed.

The images and footage on the news and internet broke my heart.  My heart goes out to everyone who had to (and still is) endure this hardship and suffering. Big hug to Colleen & Kelly's parents who had a home on Osborn Island in Point Pleasant. And to Geraldine, who lives in Leonardo and is still without electric and heat. She's just a short walk from the beach.

Anyone in need of anything, please let me know.

I took one photo of Sandy the night of the 29th:

We had monster winds and I thought a window or two would simply shatter from the gusts.

I wish I was as calm as our babies. My nerves were shot.

4:12 pm

5:55 pm

7:35 pm

8:11 pm - Ginger on my lap

The next morning, after the storm:

Charlie on my lap

Daddy time

We enjoyed dessert at Raymond's after dinner:

Turtle Sundae with cherry ice cream. (they were out of vanilla)

My hot cocoa with giant marshmallow

Back to work on Thursday, Nov. 1st:

Our Montclair bus line was up and running; trains still suspended. It's an easy walk for me from Port Authority to Associated Press's office on 33rd near 10th Avenue. 

Pig & Prince for dinner for the first time:

 Scott Babe's Instagram

Strangely enough, I just learned about this restaurant this week and it's been open for 2 months. It's a 10 minute walk for us. On Facebook, they announced free iPhone charging for those without electric.

Service was slower than molasses but food delicious! We would go back and did last night for a late afternoon cocktail and snack at the bar. I can see this place being our "go-to" spot in the cold months ahead.

The restaurant is a well thought out renovation of the long neglected Lackawanna Railroad Station. (Station opened in 1913 and closed in 1981). At the bar, we rested our feet on an actual rail from the station.