kick off summer

we have been so busy...away living it up in italy! thanks so, so much to my in-laws, jeanne and pat for giving us an amazing family vacation! i will eventually do a travelogue to share more details but for now a little catch up...

back in ny for only 24 hours rob, pat, anne, and i were together again for a memorial day bbq on pat's rooftop.

perfect sunset, burgers, steak fajitas, bratwurst, salad, fruit, blue moon, dancing, dance offs, good times. 

this weekend we recruited our bicycle tour guide (dustin) and set out to ride the cyclone at coney island.

it was a bumpy ride but relatively scenic. we caught the first whiff of sea air which rob really enjoyed. ocean air is good for the soul and...so it the diversity and craziness in coney.

dustin!

we had a few beers at ruby's while relaxing and people watching then we headed to the cyclone! 

dustin was sure his hat (an italy gift from anne) would stay on but of course it flew off on the very first hill. luckily, it landed right in my hand (see the above pic)! the ride was wild, very rough, and hilly. we were on a bit of an adrenaline kick from the ride and could not stop laughing about the hat... 

a few extra pics from the day taken by the amazing hipstamatic photog, anne p.

weekend recap

FRIDAY!

friday after work...we either have to go out and socialize or we have to stay in and lazy around the apartment. this week was a lazy, cold outside sorta friday. my lovely husband surprised me with beautiful spring mix flowers on his way home from work so i have been smelling and staring at them all weekend...dreaming of spring (naturally).

we finally watched the social network and as usual, i fell asleep and had to hear about the ending in bed on saturday morning. despite missing half of the film...i recommend it!

SATURDAY!

we decided to stick around the hood...brooklyn flea here we come...

the most gorgeous setting for a flea market...the williamsburg savings bank...



this 1920's dress was to die for but way out of my price range...it was in perfect condition and adorable! the entire booth made me super happy so luckily i was able to afford an awesome vintage summer dress, a vintage mink collar, and a horseshoe for above our front door (for luck of course). rob found a great vintage short sleeved button up...no coat despite his desperate search. funny i have no pictures of what we did buy!

 SATURDAY NIGHT!

 

we celebrated chris' birthday with a bowling party and apparently some pretty amazing fried chicken-i didn't have any. a great night...started with my best bowling score ever and ended dancing to a live band (and Pat Kerns sleeping on our couch again...in jeans...again...which breaks the number one rule in our apartment)!

SUNDAY BRUNCH!

 

dizzy's for brunch with the husband. we should have stuck with ordering their amazing specialty items like teo's italian eggs (my favorite) or bagels with lox...we both bombed with eggs, toast, etc...we both regret it...guess there's always next time...

                            

the reception is the exception



we hosted our first party as a married couple (other than the wedding reception of course)!

mr palermo was so excited to have a football party that he set up a second television in the dining room. our living room and dining room are pretty much one room but two tvs playing football in one room made him so happy the crazy legs came out ...

 our not so large brooklyn apartment set the scene-wonderful friends and food made the scene...

a few things for me to remember in case we make this an annual bash...

a delish pulled pork recipe

http://www.goodhousekeeping.com/recipefinder/slow-cooked-pulled-pork-1100

very cute and super easy football truffles

http://www.bakerella.com/are-you-ready-for-some-footballs/ 

and...

 

RGPALERMO’S First Annual Superbowl Prediction Game ($10)

Rules:  Circle one answer to each of the questions below.  The individual who selects the most correct answers will win the pot of money less $10.  The individual who selects the least number of correct answers will get their $10 back (if more than one loser, they will split $10 evenly—no tie breaker).  In the event of a tie, the winner will be decided by the tiebreaking question.  The game will be played twice (once each half) and all answers must be submitted before each half begins.

Q1.  Who will score the first TD of the half?                                                Pitt          GB           No TDs Scored

Q2.  How many field goals will be kicked in the half?                               0-1          2-3          4+

Q3.  Which defense will get the first INT of the half?                 Pitt          GB           No INTs

Q4.  Who will recover the first opponent’s fumble of the half?                Pitt          GB           No Fumbles

Q5.  Which defense will get the first sack of the half?                                Pitt          GB           No Sacks

Q6.  How many passing yards will Aaron Rodgers have in the half?      0-125     125+

Q7.  What will be the longest play of the half in yards (excluding turnovers or special teams plays)?         

1-25        26-50     51+

Q8.  Will there be an ad featuring the Budweiser Clydesdales?                Yes          No

Q9.  How many times will Big Ben be sacked?                                            0              1              2              3+

Q10.  Will there be a Special Teams TD, Defensive TD, Safety, or 2 Point Conversion in the half?                                                                                                                                 Yes          No

TIEBREAKER:  How many total points will be scored in the half? (no penalty for going over)       _____________________________