Here's me with some of my little cousins (well, second cousins, I guess):
And some snaps of my trip to Charlotte and Boone, North Carolina to visit Carolyn!
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Showing posts with label Family. Show all posts
August 15, 2011
Family, Friends and Photos
Last week I was traveling around spending time with my family and my friends outside of NYC. Here are a few of the photos I snapped along the way using Instagram for my iPhone.
Here's me with some of my little cousins (well, second cousins, I guess):
And some snaps of my trip to Charlotte and Boone, North Carolina to visit Carolyn!
Here's me with some of my little cousins (well, second cousins, I guess):
And some snaps of my trip to Charlotte and Boone, North Carolina to visit Carolyn!
June 28, 2011
Happy Birthday, Mom!
I have to give a big shout out to my mom today as she celebrates her birthday!
My mom is rad and has taught me to be fun, adventurous and care-free. Case in point; check out my gift to her for her 50th birthday -- sorry for calling you out, Mom . A bi-plane ride over the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Happy birthday, Mom! Love you!
My mom is rad and has taught me to be fun, adventurous and care-free. Case in point; check out my gift to her for her 50th birthday -- sorry for calling you out, Mom . A bi-plane ride over the Outer Banks of North Carolina.
Happy birthday, Mom! Love you!
July 12, 2010
Five Years in New York City
I moved to New York City on July 11, 2005 and I can't believe it's been five years since me, my mom and my grandma schlepped my stuff from Cranberry Township, PA to The Big Apple.
Me, Gram and Mom outside the Today show on July 12, 2005
My apartment was small and dirty, my neighborhood was busy and cramped and I only knew two other people that lived here. I'm sure my mom and dad loved leaving me in the "city that never sleeps," but I'm sure glad they did.
In five years I've lived in more apartments than I can keep track of (like this one and this one), have had some amazing jobs, seen some amazing views and seen more inside-out umbrellas that you can shake a mangled handle at. I've met the most interesting people and made my life-long friends.
They say it takes ten years of living in the City before you become an official New Yorker, and if the next five years are anything like the first I'll have the title faster than a New York City taxi.
Me, Gram and Mom outside the Today show on July 12, 2005
My apartment was small and dirty, my neighborhood was busy and cramped and I only knew two other people that lived here. I'm sure my mom and dad loved leaving me in the "city that never sleeps," but I'm sure glad they did.
In five years I've lived in more apartments than I can keep track of (like this one and this one), have had some amazing jobs, seen some amazing views and seen more inside-out umbrellas that you can shake a mangled handle at. I've met the most interesting people and made my life-long friends.
They say it takes ten years of living in the City before you become an official New Yorker, and if the next five years are anything like the first I'll have the title faster than a New York City taxi.
June 20, 2010
Happy Father's Day, Dad
I have to give a big Father's Day shout out to my awesome dad, George, for being... well, an awesome dad.
Here's me and Dad circa 1988 playing my favorite board game at the time Dinomite. It was pretty sweet. We don't have giant hair, it's just weird shadows.
Love you, Dad!
Here's me and Dad circa 1988 playing my favorite board game at the time Dinomite. It was pretty sweet. We don't have giant hair, it's just weird shadows.
Love you, Dad!
May 19, 2010
My Mom Is Fabulous!
My good buddy Ysolt has started this great new site called My Mom Is Fabulous where readers submit pix of their mamas looking, well, fabulous!
Naturally, I submitted a photo of my own mom with an little paragraph about why she's the bomb. Here's the photo of my grandma, mom and aunt on my mom's wedding day in 1981.
I know I'm a little bit biased, but can we talk about how pretty my mom is?! And despite the '80s wedding get ups I think my gram and aunt are lookin' pretty fine, too.
You can view all of the other fab moms or send in your own picture on MyMomIsFabulous.com.
Naturally, I submitted a photo of my own mom with an little paragraph about why she's the bomb. Here's the photo of my grandma, mom and aunt on my mom's wedding day in 1981.
I know I'm a little bit biased, but can we talk about how pretty my mom is?! And despite the '80s wedding get ups I think my gram and aunt are lookin' pretty fine, too.
You can view all of the other fab moms or send in your own picture on MyMomIsFabulous.com.
March 27, 2010
Thanks for the Cards!
Sending a special "thank you/love you" to my Aunt Freddie and Uncle Jim, and my Gram and Grandpa for their thoughtful cards recently.
Love you guys!
March 18, 2010
Lookin' Fly in the Shamrock Shades
I had a blast yesterday while celebrating St. Patrick's Day with my friends, mom, aunt and cousin. We clearly had a great time, as evidenced by these photos:
Hope you had a good St. Pat's, too!
Hope you had a good St. Pat's, too!
December 25, 2009
VIDEO: Christmas Morning with the Sandoras
Take a quick look at how the Sandora family spent Christmas morning. Pat videoed, Mom was doing Kung Fu, Dad was shooting his crossbow, Drew was asleep and the dog was eating a bone.
Happy Holidays!
Happy Holidays!
December 14, 2009
I Love This Photo
I went on a scanning binge when I was at home for Thanksgiving and dug up some really fun and old photos from my family's stash. This is one of my all-time faves.
This is me and my mom in our front yard of our old house. We had just planted that little tree. I was probably 3 years old or so and what a little nugget I was! This must be where my love of hoodies first originated. Also, can we talk about my mom's shirt? How can I get one like that today?!
This is me and my mom in our front yard of our old house. We had just planted that little tree. I was probably 3 years old or so and what a little nugget I was! This must be where my love of hoodies first originated. Also, can we talk about my mom's shirt? How can I get one like that today?!
October 21, 2009
Happy Birthday to Me!
Freak, I am OLD. I was born way back in 1982, but somehow I still feel like I'm 16. Does that feeling ever go away?
Regardless, thanks to all of my family and friends (both from the Web and in person) who sent me birthday wishes and cards!
And to all of you who sent me cards waiting for me when I get home, thanks to you, too!
Regardless, thanks to all of my family and friends (both from the Web and in person) who sent me birthday wishes and cards!
And to all of you who sent me cards waiting for me when I get home, thanks to you, too!
October 12, 2009
Happy Birthday, Grandma!
Happy birthday to my beautiful grandma, who turned 76 on Saturday!
Love you, gram!
Love you, gram!
October 6, 2009
Vlogging Through Carolyn & Alan's Wedding Weekend
I told you I was working on something and here it is! Carolyn and I always talked about her wedding coming up on our vlog, so we couldn't disappear for the weekend and not share a little bit of it with our YouTube family. Check it out...
I swear the wedding coverage will die down soon, but I'm still a little giddy for my homegirl, Carol. Check out the photos from the wedding if you haven't already.
I swear the wedding coverage will die down soon, but I'm still a little giddy for my homegirl, Carol. Check out the photos from the wedding if you haven't already.
October 5, 2009
Pictures from Carolyn & Alan's Wedding
I'm working on a longer video for all the blog and vlog viewers, but here are my three favorite photos from Carolyn and Alan's wedding this weekend.
Here are all the photos I took, including shots from the mountains, Carolyn's bridal tea party, getting ready and reception!
Congrats!
Here are all the photos I took, including shots from the mountains, Carolyn's bridal tea party, getting ready and reception!
Congrats!
July 6, 2009
Mom's Birthday Bi-Plane Ride
Last week I was on vacationon the Outer Banks of North Carolina. We were there on a big family vacation to celebrate my mom's 50th birthday (sorry to blow up your spot, mom!) My gift to my mom was a ride in a bi-plane over the Outer Banks, sound and ocean. It was thrilling, exciting and beautiful. Check out the video and photos of our adventure:
More adventures on the way...
More adventures on the way...
June 28, 2009
Happy Birthday, Mom!
Kathy turns the big 5-0 today and we are probably already drunk. Love you, mom!
June 21, 2009
June 6, 2009
Fishing With Dad in Western PA
My Dad and I went fishing together this weekend in the Connoquenessing Creek here in Western PA. We used to go fishing a lot when I was little, but I haven't gone in a really long time.
On my first cast my Dad said "Now, make sure you don't catch anything on your first cast" and two seconds later I hooked this 17" small mouth bass.
My Dad got this one...
Some people are just naturally gifted at fishing, Dad. I'm sorry. Here are some fun videos and some more photos from our morning in the creek (or crick if you're from PA).
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On my first cast my Dad said "Now, make sure you don't catch anything on your first cast" and two seconds later I hooked this 17" small mouth bass.
My Dad got this one...
Some people are just naturally gifted at fishing, Dad. I'm sorry. Here are some fun videos and some more photos from our morning in the creek (or crick if you're from PA).
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Drew's Graduation
My awesome little brother graduated high school this past week and boy do I feel old. This post is mostly for my family, but here are some video and photos from the Seneca Valley High School graduation 2009.
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May 12, 2009
Awkward Family Photos
Every now a web site comes along that is just magical. AwardFamilyPhotos.com is one of those sites.
It's a collection of weird family and spousal photos—some of which really make you question the appropriateness of certain family members relationships... or their mental well-being.
It also forces (most of) you to take a fond walk down memory lane to remember some horrific family photos of your own. Take a look at some of these gems:
The family that shoots compound bows together stays together...
Someone was naughty this Christmas...
Awkward hair and awkward mom touching...
Missing: Chromosomes. Please return if found.
I hope the awesome picture of me and my little brother standing back-to-back never makes it on this site.
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It's a collection of weird family and spousal photos—some of which really make you question the appropriateness of certain family members relationships... or their mental well-being.
It also forces (most of) you to take a fond walk down memory lane to remember some horrific family photos of your own. Take a look at some of these gems:
Someone was naughty this Christmas...
Awkward hair and awkward mom touching...
Missing: Chromosomes. Please return if found.
I hope the awesome picture of me and my little brother standing back-to-back never makes it on this site.
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April 22, 2009
Bowling for Autism
Last weekend I was back home in PA to visit the family and to attend my little brother's senior project fundraiser. He helped organize a bowling fundraiser event for the Autism Society of Butler County which featured a huge Chinese auction with prizes from local businesses (I didn't win anything. What gives?)
I spent the majority of the afternoon bowling and laughing (aka making fun of each other) with parents, grandparents, aunt and uncle and cousins. Was a blast. Here are some photos from the afternoon.
Mom and Dad hit the lanes
Cody, Pappy and Ryan
Jimmy, Lindsay and Erin
This was the food I ate. Brown, tan and beige.
Drew (my bro) announcing the winners of the auction. My name was not called
Baby Maura doing her best to bowl
Here's Maura "bowling" and actually knocking some pins down!
Fun weekend with the fam! See you in June...
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I spent the majority of the afternoon bowling and laughing (aka making fun of each other) with parents, grandparents, aunt and uncle and cousins. Was a blast. Here are some photos from the afternoon.
Cody, Pappy and Ryan
Jimmy, Lindsay and Erin
This was the food I ate. Brown, tan and beige.
Drew (my bro) announcing the winners of the auction. My name was not called
Baby Maura doing her best to bowl
Here's Maura "bowling" and actually knocking some pins down!
Fun weekend with the fam! See you in June...
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