![Okay… well its the old Children’s Museum, it’s just reopened. After being closed all summer, and part of the fall, the Stepping Stones Children’s Museum finally reopened. Since we had nothing to do on Sunday we decided to take a trip and see all the new stuff. Jack LOVED it […]](https://www.stevenjshaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jack_Museum-620x250.jpg "The NEW Children’s Museum")
Okay… well its the old Children’s Museum, it’s just reopened. After being closed all summer, and part of the fall, the Stepping Stones Children’s Museum finally reopened. Since we had nothing to do on Sunday we decided to take a trip and see all the new stuff. Jack LOVED it as usual. He cried the whole way (The. Whole. Way.) home about wanting to go back to the museum. I’m sure he will make it back there.
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![As is the tradition, we go to Jen’s parent’s house Thanksgiving weekend for my mother-in-law’s birthday. As part of the celebration, we help decorate their tree. Jack has become quite the decor-A-tor! This was no exception. He was not having a great day, and was a little cranky, but we […]](https://www.stevenjshaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jack_Nana-620x250.jpg "Nana’s Birthday")
As is the tradition, we go to Jen’s parent’s house Thanksgiving weekend for my mother-in-law’s birthday. As part of the celebration, we help decorate their tree. Jack has become quite the decor-A-tor! This was no exception. He was not having a great day, and was a little cranky, but we all survived.
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![For those of you who missed the live Tweet event of the season, I have pasted it below for all to enjoy… Steven J. Shaw The Black Friday Christmas Tree shopping will be live Tweeted. 26 Nov Steven J. Shaw Decided to try Home Depot first. Got a parking spot […]](https://www.stevenjshaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jack_Tree-620x250.jpg "The Black Friday Tree")
For those of you who missed the live Tweet event of the season, I have pasted it below for all to enjoy…
Steven J. Shaw
The Black Friday Christmas Tree shopping will be live Tweeted.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Decided to try Home Depot first. Got a parking spot 20 feet from the door. Will luck be on my side?
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Home Depot is dead. No lines. I’m frightened.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Too good to be true. Off to Target.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Saw a Michael’s. Stopped in. Had a nice tree. Will check Target.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Super impressed with Target. Crowded but efficient. I don’t like the trees. Back to Michael’s.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Winner winner chicken dinner! Michael’s has a $200 tree on sale for $99. On line. Maybe 7 people deep.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Too good to be true.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Trees out of stock. They are calling other stores.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
Its a Christmas miracle! They had a similar tree that was a little taller for $25 more! Just as nice.
26 Nov
Steven J. Shaw
I saved Christmas!
26 Nov
What a thrilling night! What an incredible performance! What a tree!
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![I really thought I was going to have an easy commute for Thanksgiving this year. We were with Jen’s family and her Aunt was hosting. They live 16 miles from us in Harrison. This was a coup! Rather than dealing with LI traffic, or driving to Northern Westchester I was […]](https://www.stevenjshaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jack_Thanksgiving-620x250.jpg "Thanksgiving 2010")
I really thought I was going to have an easy commute for Thanksgiving this year. We were with Jen’s family and her Aunt was hosting. They live 16 miles from us in Harrison. This was a coup! Rather than dealing with LI traffic, or driving to Northern Westchester I was right around the corner. It was going to be a SNAP!
Boy was I wrong. 16 miles and it took us 55 minutes to get there. It was the longest drive to a holiday we have had in a long time… possibly ever. Turns out, as close as we were there are no good highways to take. Everything is backed up, especially on a holiday.
Well, after using Google Navigation on my Droid to find us a back roads alternate route, we got there. Everything was great. The food, the family… the food.
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![Yes. You read that correctly: Thanksgiving. Cake. Normally, when I see things like this, I think about how awesome they would be. Normally, I would read the article, look at the directions, and realize its too much work. Normally, I would not even bother bring it up to the wife. […]](https://www.stevenjshaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Thanksgiving_Cake-620x250.jpg "I Give You… THANKSGIVING CAKE!")
Yes. You read that correctly: Thanksgiving. Cake.
Normally, when I see things like this, I think about how awesome they would be. Normally, I would read the article, look at the directions, and realize its too much work. Normally, I would not even bother bring it up to the wife.
This time, however, I took the bold step.
I mentioned it to Jen and she immediately fell in love with the idea. Let’s be honest; how could you not? A layer of turkey, a layer of mashed potatoes, a layer of cranberry, a layer of stuffing, more potatoes, more cranberry, another layer of turkey, “frosted” with mashed potatoes and topped with mashed sweet potatoes and marshmallows. Yum!
For anyone who is intrigued, here is the recipe: Thanksgiving Cake
I tried to be a good food blogger and take pictures as I assembled. But I failed. I missed taking photos of a few steps. But I think you get the idea in the final two shots.
I don’t think I even need to say this, but it was DELICIOUS.
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![Last Sunday we went to White Plains to help Christy set up her tree. She set out a nice spread of snacks and apps. There was also cake, but we weren’t allowed to eat it since Christy wanted to return it to the store to get her money back. Jack […]](https://www.stevenjshaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jack_Christy_Tree-620x250.jpg "Decking Aunt Christy’s Halls")
Last Sunday we went to White Plains to help Christy set up her tree. She set out a nice spread of snacks and apps. There was also cake, but we weren’t allowed to eat it since Christy wanted to return it to the store to get her money back. Jack had a great time decorating (or as he says, “decor-A-ting). It was a fun way to kick off the holiday season.
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![“… Barzini is dead. So is Phillip Tattallgia. Moe Green. Slacci. Cuneo. Today I settled all family business so don’t tell me that you’re innocent. Admit what you did.” The Shaw’s traveled to Beantown this past weekend to see some friends and celebrate with the Needleman’s in the baptism of Jonah. It was a […]](https://www.stevenjshaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jack_Jonah-620x250.jpg "I Baptize You Jonah Benjamin Needleman")
“… Barzini is dead. So is Phillip Tattallgia. Moe Green. Slacci. Cuneo. Today I settled all family business so don’t tell me that you’re innocent. Admit what you did.”
The Shaw’s traveled to Beantown this past weekend to see some friends and celebrate with the Needleman’s in the baptism of Jonah. It was a total last minute trip as I had the flu the whole week prior and Jack was running a fever from his flu shot. We weren’t sure if we were going up until 7am Saturday morning. But we were all well so we packed up our things and headed NE.
Saturday we spent some time with Tara and Brian. We got to see their new house. Hung out in Boston for a little. Saw their photos from their recent trip to Ireland. It was fun catching up.
Sunday we drove to beautiful Norton, CT… I mean MA… for the Baptism. I’m fairly certain it’s not valid. The ceremony was performed by a Steeler’s fan in the heart of Patriot Country. If you look at the MA laws, I’m sure there is something that invalidates any ceremony performed by a non-Patriots fan within the State limits. Regardless, it was a nice ceremony, Jack behaved himself and Mike eliminated all his enemies. I think Ed got shot in the eye while he was getting a massage.
Afterward we all went out for lunch. It was fun being with everyone. Jack had a great weekend. We all did!
Also, if you like the photos below, please drop me an e-mail to book me for your next baptism, bar mitzvah, wedding, etc. No job is too big… no fee is too big!
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![I have been knocked out by a horrible flu and haven’t made any posts lately. I am catching up with some work stuff and then will post some pics from my sister’s wedding and the baptism of Jonah Needleman. In the meantime, enjoy these pics I took of Jack at […]](https://www.stevenjshaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jack_Playground-620x250.jpg "Out for a While")
I have been knocked out by a horrible flu and haven’t made any posts lately. I am catching up with some work stuff and then will post some pics from my sister’s wedding and the baptism of Jonah Needleman.
In the meantime, enjoy these pics I took of Jack at the park with the new camera.
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![My sister and Michael were married this past November 6, 2010. The ceremony and reception were held at a great private beach club called the Old Field Club. It was a perfect Fall day. My sister and Michael did all the decorating themselves, and it was all very Autumnal. Lots […]](https://www.stevenjshaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/11/Jess_Wedding-620x250.jpg "My Sister’s Wedding")
My sister and Michael were married this past November 6, 2010. The ceremony and reception were held at a great private beach club called the Old Field Club. It was a perfect Fall day. My sister and Michael did all the decorating themselves, and it was all very Autumnal. Lots of oranges, browns, reds, etc. The food was very Fall. Everything was just great.
Jack was the Ring Bearer. We did not practice with him at all. When the time came we just told him to hold the hand of the Flower Girl and walk towards Aunt Jessica… and it worked. It was great! The two of them were adorable. Jack had such a fun time. We all did! He was a little cranky during pictures, but was the perfect little gentleman the rest of the evening.
As an extra added bonus, it was time to turn the clocks back. Since Jack was up so late for the wedding, there was no effect whatsoever on his schedule. Thanks Jess and Mike!
All the best to the newly married couple!
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![Good news: One of the guys who is planning on running this with me found a training program for Half Marathons. Bad news: It’s a 12 week program which means technically I don’t have to start training until December 27th. Chalk one up for procrastination! I am still going to […]](https://www.stevenjshaw.com/wp-content/uploads/2010/06/Steve_5K-620x250.jpg "NYC Half Marathon in 137 Days")
Good news: One of the guys who is planning on running this with me found a training program for Half Marathons.
Bad news: It’s a 12 week program which means technically I don’t have to start training until December 27th.
Chalk one up for procrastination!
I am still going to run as often as I can since I do really need to be in shape. I mean, the program is for beginners, but I still need to add a mile to my run at the end of each week for 12 weeks. If I can get a jump start I think I would be better off.
This morning started off different. I had decided that I was going to run outside again, but that I was going to go to Van Cortlandt Park and use the track. Little did I know that there are zero lights at the park, so running at 5:30 was not an option… unless I wanted to get mugged. So, back to the gym and on the treadmill.
Changed things up a little this morning. I ran for 30 minutes and I will see if I can improve my distance within the 30 minute time frame. I figured this was a little better than running miles and trying to add distance that way. The new way I run for the whole 30 minutes whereas before I was stopping at 23ish. I almost broke the 11 minute mile so that made me happy.
Day -137
Woke up at 5:00am
Gym at 5:50am
Ran 2.72 miles in 30.00 min for a average mile of 11.01.
Time to go: [fergcorp_cdt_single date=”March 20, 2011, 6:35 am est”]