Mom-a-razzi

Mr. "I-think-Ima-Big-Boy" is embarrased by the mom-a-razzi with all the other big kids around!

Easter on the Bay

Why would I look for an egg when I have a donut?!

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Baseball practice begins!

Beautiful Saturday morning Jackson practices baseball and Dane and Mommy play on the playground. 
The little things in life...when the baseball feild has a playground for younger siblings!

For Seasons

My new communitty is a lovely one!  I was recently invited to be on the Board of Directors for the Breton Bay Civic Association where we maintain and protect the Breton Bay Beach & Pier, facilitate community social events and overall support our neighborhood beautification.  Breton Bay is made up of a number of smaller neighborhoods totalling to over 350 homes in the community.  The residents here are active outdoor lovers, a mix of young families and some long time residents that can remember this great area when the Breton Bay Golf Clubhouse was at Old Breton Inn.  My family and I have so enjoyed getting to know our new community and here are a few of our favorite seasonal things!

Hole #1 in the Summer

Hole #1 in the Winter (a.k.a. the sledding hill!)

Summer, Fall & Winter... watching the change in the seasons is something I have enjoyed

so much here and now you can see the signs of Spring.  New grass growing and wildflowers beginning to sprout. Just like on a Bambi-ish movie... we counted 9 deer, and 4 bunny rabbits in our backyard (below) this weekend.  Having lived in FL my whole life, experiencing the seasons is...well... a breath of fresh air!

things are already beginning to bloom for Spring!

Macys Fashion Director

Macys Fashion Director: "

Spring Ahead Dinner Party

Nesting is for Chicks

There is something innately femine (I blame our grandmothers) in having a nice home, throwing fantastic parties and whipping up fabulous dinners.  However, today's woman has more urgent things to do to do than polish the silver.

This fab book  on nesting nods to the "four pillars of nesting": decorating, entertaining, cooking and gardening. Each section, they give a basic overview of how to approach the task at hand, and then delve into the nitty-gritty, with sidebars, and lists, all with a can-do, girl power mind-set.

"I am a marvelous housekeeper. Every time I leave a man, I keep his house" (from Zsa Zsa Gabor).

This article describes those methods most impactful to establish a positive energy that promotes harmony, health and happiness in your home.  I don't know about you, but my home often feels more like chaos, crumbs, and clutter.  It is a constant effort that certainly is an art! 

What are some of your go-to nesting techniques?  How do you make your space exude that comfy, cozy, classic, calm feel?

Spring Cleaning...

is so overrated!

Counting Calories (and fat, and fiber, oh my!)

I am on a diet... wow, shocker right I have been since I was like 9 i think!?!  Well in trying to shed my February Fifteen that crept right up my thighs from holiday season right on through being snowed in for 2 weeks, I have joined a long time friend of mine, weight watchers.  Weight watchers saw me through post partum of both my children and will now help me get back on track after this latest life change (relocation across  the country!).  

I am a planner. I love planning events and in fact make a living that way! In addition, I am always attracted to shiny, glossy glittery accessories.  My points tracker is an attractive metallic and the interactive online tools are like Facebook for Watchers.  The meetings are nothing short of a healthy recipie swap and I also enjoy thos eand meeting other moms often in the same situation! 

I thought I would share some of the "cheat sheets" on the most notorious diet sabateurs:

All liquor is about the same, 1 ounce/shot = 2 pnts

My go to drink has always been vodka with diet tonic and 2 limes.

Best Beer for your point tracking Bang:
Select 55
Miller Genuine Draft Light 64 (MGD 64)
Becks Premier Light

Disney Digital Books

We have been missing the Accelerated Reader (AR) Program Jackson so enjoyed in Florida.  However, we have found something even better to incentivize his reading and share ideas. Disney Digital Books is a book club for elementary students! A small monthly fee is the cost of one of those tiny little books and they have thousands to choose from all with an interactive full color view.  While a good hard back book simply cannot be replaced, this is a portable way to help my son enjoy reading in so many ways!

Skiing with Pearls on...

What a fun winter vacay this weekend.  We headed up to our family's condo in the beautiful Virginia mountains at Massanutten Resort . Night skiing, day skiing, snowboarding, tubing, even enjoyed the water in the indoor park and... (of course) spa when it was time to warm up!  We had a fabulous time and I was very proud of Jackson for accomplishing the bunny slopes on his snow board after his first snow boarding lesson, and Dane who was ready to go sledding and zoom down the hill with mom on the tubes!!

My favorite part about skiing aren't the blue slopes I conquered, but the classic look of the ski attire and the trendy urban flair geared for the extreme athlete.  I love my Spyder gear...no doubt it cushioned my wipe outs on the moguls!

and... yes, I really did go tubing with my long strand pearls on...

all that puffiness needed a little GLAM! What's a girl to do?!

Mommy previews NY Fashion Week

New York Fashion Week kicks off ( again loving Twitter) I had a front row seat... well, sort of.  Calling all Recessionistas...on a budget, yet still fabulous! Many glam designers featured fur (faux of course) in the collections this year. 

One of my favorite Stylists Rachel Zoe once again, had us in cutting edge style.  Check out her fur accent purchased on her debut QVC special (sported by yours truly glam mom on the right!).  Malandrino's fur accents on the left most certainly cost more than $28.00!!    

Mommy Chic...Don't you think?

Tweet Tweet

Why bother with the news?  Or the weather channel for that matter?  I am totally addicted to the tweeps on twitter. This is literally instantaneous news on any topic you can dream of, the second it happens.  You can typically find the information you need here before your evening news has the details to report.  Fun is also found here!  Follow me @leslieheimer

Snowmageddon 2010

Our snowman is ready to hit the links!

I have been accused of being single handedly responsible for the record busting snow fall we have seen in SoMD this year. This Florida native was thrilled about a White Winter... and that is just what we got.  More than a week of combined snow days for the schools, feet stacked on feet of snow and a grouchy non-golfing husband!  We have loved every minute of it!

In hibernation

Boy, talk about the Winter Blues... now I get it!  Things are definately different when it is bitter cold outside, but I suppose we are adjusting well.  Please forgive the delay in postings... it has been a crazy start to 2010.  Here is a photo journal to bring youup to speed!

Churchhill Downs, home of the Kentucky Derby was very rich in history! Off to the races! 

Out on the town!

Girls Just Wanna Have Fun... SJP Circa 1886

Arrived in San Diego a week later...

pictured here with my driver... I only travel Rockstar Style!

From So Cal to Snow Hill!

   

Dane down the hill!

So wonderful to have my sissy visit!

Santa re-routed

to MD just for the Heimers!  Santa certainly blessed our family this year in our very first Christmas in MD.

Mommy kissin Santa Clause

Is it just me, or is playing Mr. & Mrs. Clause in  the wee hours of the morning the most romantic, fullfilling sexist thing you can watch your husband do?  Each gift placed with such care, each toy presented in the most thoughtful way with hopes to ensure the magic of it's reveal.   Each year after Santa'a visit we both just stand there, teary, arms wrapped around each other and gleam at how excited our little ones will be when the sun comes up.  Even all grown up, there is something magical about Christmas!

A lot like Christmas...

Tis the season... and while we are off to bit of a slow start ( i will admit it, as of this weekend, had not yet bought one gift!) I know, I know... I just try so hard to not to over shadow my  sweet Dane's birthday.  However, our tree(s) are up and the online shopping has begun!  And even "Kris" our Elf on the Shelf has made his debut and the kids just jump out of bed with anticipation each morning to find where they may find him next!

 We found him on the mantle in the man cave this morning and the boys both squealed when they found him.  I have also realized Jackson;s noticing him when on the verge of fussing about bath time or finishing his homework.  Something about his presence is a constant reminder that Santa is really watching!


We enjoyed our Mantech holiday party this weekend, and it was great fun!  Enjoyed socializing with my co-workers where everyone could let their hair down a bit and rause a glass to make spirits bright!

Making Tracks to 3 Years Old!

Our sweet one had a BIG birthday on Saturday and the debut of snow fall, at just the right time made the afternoon even more magical!

Beautiful snow fall!

"real snow!"