That was the life.

My 18 year old brother had a revelation this morning when I went over to my parents house for a little visit. I've pretty much been laughing at it since it came out of his mouth.

"If I could go back to any point in my life it'd definitely be when I was 4yrs old. Think about it. Grilled Cheese and Chocolate Milk. Imaginary Friends. Gushers. That was the life. - Cody

And, a little background on this picture...Cody was the Evil Kinevil kid who has had 11 sets of stitches. Roughly 3/4 of said sets of stitches occurred by the time he was like 7 years old. This picture, (which just happens to be him, post stitches and totally jubilant ) perfectly illustrates him, even now, as an 18 year old man-boy.

CHAMPIONS!!! : Celebration Video :)

Oh yeah, your looking at the champs right there! You must have all sent a whole lotta good vibes our way because my brother Cody and his team came up victorious in last nights Sectional Championship Game! Woohoo! Saratoga hasn't taken home the Sectional Championship in 10 years! The game was a total nail biter and the crowd was VERY energetic. There was some serious electricity flowing through that arena! I'm so happy I was able to be there to support the team, and scream until my vocal chords felt numb :)

In honor of this momentous occasion in my little brothers life, I made a little "Music Video" of the end of the game and the team celebration at the end, otherwise known as a "celly" in the hockey world. Watch Cody and his team celebrate, accept their trophy and generally love each other :)

Congratulations, Saratoga Varsity Hockey! Everyone is so proud of you! Good luck a the NYS Quarter Finals in Utica!!!

My Little Brother's Momentous Day...

World, meet Cody. Cody is my youngest brother and the youngest of the 4 of us kids. Today marks a big day for Cody. It may or may not (let's hope!) be the very last game of his High School Hockey career...

Cody has played hockey his entire life and is quite talented on the ice ( and does a pretty spot-on Borat impression ). Now, at the ripe old age of 18, and in his Senior Year of high school, Cody finds himself the Captain of his Varsity Hockey Team headed into the NYS Sectional Hockey Championship Game tonight at Union College. Before the game there will be a little awards ceremony where Cody (and others) will be receiving recognition for being chosen for the "All League" Team. Yay, Cody! What a loaded night! Made more dramatic by this awesome winter weather we are NOT enjoying here in Upstate NY.

So with that said, I ask you to send some good vibes our way, as we bite our nails and cheer Cody and his team on tonight!

GOOD LUCK CODY! WE LOVE YOU!!!

Cupcakes vs. Zoloft

Yesterday I made some cupcakes for my little brother, well, he's 18, but still 'little bro' status in my mind. I figured I'd make them bright and springy to break up the icy cold whites, greys and cool blues of an Upstate NY winter and bring us all thoughts of spring :) Who need's Zoloft for their seasonal depression when you can whip up a batch of cupcakes with bright yellow buttercream frosting? I'd rather self medicate with frosting, it's so much more enjoyable :)

Wait, have I told any of you guys just HOW MUCH I love frosting??? It's a problem...