Miss Annie's Candy

Lots of Fun Stuff

2006-10-21T16:09:00.000-04:00

This week was fun. Thursday we got tickets through our building for the Big Apple Circus. We go every year, and this year was especially entertaining. Little Miss Lady and I just got home from a day of festivies at the pier at the Hudson River and 44th Street. I think it's Pier 84. It has been made into a beautiful park. Absolutely lovely with a Dancing Waters-type fountain, beautiful public restrooms and cafe space. Lots of walkways and benches and tables. Today there was entertainment and food and free rides on the Water Taxi, face-painting, fishing. What a great time. Wednesday, Little Miss Lady was picked to go with 7 other second graders to Sardi's for lunch for a children's book signing. She had a really nice time. All in all, things are good. Just really busy.

Living It and Loving It

2006-10-10T13:20:00.000-04:00

Having a beautiful time my friends. My days are so full now that I don't post as much. Don't really feel the need to lately, but don't want to lose touch with some of you. My daily business has been bustling and bringing me much joy. I even worked everyday of the three day week-end. Last week on Monday I celebrated Yom Kipper with a colonoscopy! My own version of ethnic cleansing. I turned 50 in July you know so there you have it. Little Miss Lady and I celebrated by going to Macy's and purchasing two swivel/rocker/recliners...very comfortable. I've got three little ones asleep here so I thought I'd say hey!

Falling behind

2006-09-18T13:42:00.000-04:00

It's been awhile between posts because I've been too busy. Taking care of the kids and fulfilling everyone's needs has been time-consuming and frankly doesn't seem to be interesting fodder to put out for others to read. Life as a single-mom continues to challenge me. This is our third year now, the kids and I... The first year was such a relief to be out of such a horrible situation. Last year was cool because I had proof that I could do it. Now I feel like everyone is doing so well it's time for MY life to improve. But I don't know what that means. Although I've never been happier, I'm a little bored.
Just wanted to say hi to my friends in blogville.

Summer's Over

2006-09-02T11:33:00.000-04:00

Can't believe summer is coming to an end. Seems we packed so much into it. Can't believe my 14 year old son went to basketball camp in Erie, PA, worked at the preschool and his regular Wed. gig, went to Florida for a week with his friend and spent a week at Young Life sleep away camp at Lake Champion. He has hung out with his friends and done lots of cool things. He is really excited about his clothes this year. This is a first. I bought him four pairs of jeans last week and he went back yesterday and bought three more with his own money. How cute is that. He is excited to start high school.
Little Miss Lady turned seven this summer. She lost both her top front teeth, got her ears pierced, enjoyed summer camp on the plaza, and traveled with me to Greenport on the train for our special "girls only" vacation. I can't believe how lucky I am that just as my son is getting to the point in his growing up that he doesn't enjoy hanging out with "mom", that I get to spend time with my funny, beautiful, talented, sweet girl child.
Getting ready to get back to my candy production. I'm at the point where I need an under the counter freezer. Last year my entire freezer was taken up with my stock. This year the freezer is full of goodies from Omaha Steaks. Hopefully I will work this out in the next month.
Hope everyone enjoys their Labor Day week-end. It's a wash-out here on the East Coast.

We're Back

2006-08-25T10:53:00.000-04:00

We actually got back a week ago, but with all the post vacation laundry, catching up on chores and business and jumping right back into work I haven't checked in with my blog friends.
We had a great time in Greenport. Lots of shopping, swimming and sunning, riding the carousel, went to the movies, danced to bluegrass music in Mitchell Park...and it was fun at the end of each day to dress for dinner and pick out a nice place to eat. We loved our fancy hotel, the Harborfront Inn. www.theharborfrontinn.com. It was a delightful time hanging out with my daughter. The train ride was easy and cheap. And I hope we can do it again next year.

Vacation Time

2006-08-13T21:25:00.000-04:00

Little Miss Lady and I are off on our trip to Greenport tomorrow morning. We are taking the train at 7:40 AM from Penn Station. She's never been on a real train before, other than the subway, and I think she will enjoy the sights. We are looking forward to a concert at Mitchell Park tomorrow night and all of the other fun that awaits us.
Son leaves the following day to Lake Champion for a week at Young Life camp. I feel a little weird leaving him here for a day, but his Dad is two blocks away and friends and activities abound on the plaza. He has strict instructions to not have any friends here while we are gone...famous last words, right? I trust him and am confident that he won't blow that trust.
Have a great week friends and I'll be back Friday! Annie

Carnival Day

2006-08-09T22:53:00.000-04:00

Little Miss Lady's summer camp had their Carnival today. Another perfect day, weather-wise, and she had fun working at the lollipop table. Got the suitcases out for our trip. Teen son will go to Young Life camp on Lake Champion, upstate New York next week. And we will travel to Greenport for the week. Looking forward to lobster roll at Claudio's, taking sweetie to the candy store, playing at the beach, riding the carousel, and staying at a nice hotel with a nice pool.
It's been two years since our life changed for the better and I need to reflect on all of the wonderful things that have happened to us. I'm excited for school to start again...excited to get back into Annie's Kiddie Camp and Day Spa...and of course, best of all, continuing to work on MISS ANNIE'S CANDY!

Sweet Some Things

2006-08-08T14:32:00.000-04:00

Last night was another night of entertainment on the Plaza. Some spanish music. It was a lovely evening weather-wise...and nice to see our community out enjoying themselves. Went to the library yesterday and got some books for my son to read before starting his freshman year at Bronx Science. Got little miss lady some books as well and she finished them all last night! Good to see her taking such an interest in books.
The weather today is breezy and delicious. Such a welcome change after our heat-wave.
I've booked our trip for next week and I look forward to getting some time off to recharge my battery. There's nothing like a break from the city. A well-deserved break if I do say so myself.

Sweet Nothings

2006-08-06T21:22:00.000-04:00

Nothing going on here. Teen son returned from Florida. He had a blast and we enjoyed hearing about his trip over family dinner the other night. Little miss lady has one more week of camp and next week we are heading out for a little girl-time in Greenport.
Today I cared for a darling three month old sweetie girl. So tiny and cute. Smiling and talking. Smelling so sweet. My first time with her and I hope not my last. Hope you had a great week-end. Can't believe summer is flying by. School is just around the corner.

HOT, HOT, HOT!

2006-08-03T15:37:00.000-04:00

My son is returning tonight from his Florida vacation. He gets in late, 11pm, so I'm sure he will be hot and tired. I think he had a good time. He only called twice, from stores, to tell me what he was purchasing...once from a Nike outlet, because he was excited about the good deals he was getting, and the second call was to see if I'd reimburse him for two polo shirts he was buying. Nice to see that he is getting some of his school shopping done on his own. Hope I'm not a bad mother to say, I didn't miss doing his laundry or generally having to be responsible for him for the week. Thanks to my friends for taking such good care of him. (He went with one of his friend's family.)
Little Miss Lady is gonna stay at her dad's tonight and he will get her to camp in the morning. I've been kinda bored lately. What with the heat and all. Only one more week of camp for my daughter and then we might go on a little trip to Greenport...haven't decided for sure.

Ballroom Dancing on The Plaza

2006-07-31T15:51:00.000-04:00

Tonight is ballroom dancing on the plaza. Little Miss Lady will be dancing with her "boyfriend" Ty, whose mom will be leading the festivities. Ever seen the documentary "Mad Hot Ballroom"?It's a program here in New York City where ballroom dance teachers go into the public schools and teach 5th graders how to ballroom dance. My son did it when he was in grade school and he thrived in the program. At the end of the season every school that participates in the program pick their top 10 dancers to compete. The finals are held in The Winter Garden in the financial district and the winners get a scholarship to continue to dance...classes held on Saturdays.
My son's school won a medal and he continued to dance for a little more than a year, until basketball took over and he gave it up. But little Miss Lady loved going to class with her big brother. Ty's Mom, a former Rockette, was intrigued by the program and now she works for them teaching in the schools. Tonight will be a demonstration, and a little dancing, and my little sweetie will be doing the salsa...or is it the merengue? Should be lots of fun.
see www.americanballroomtheater.com

Little Miss Lady

2006-07-28T16:32:00.000-04:00

Well, yesterday she lost her first top front tooth. She pulled it out while at summer camp here on the plaza. She wanted it out before they went swimming, because she was afraid to lose it in the pool. She looks a bit like Nanny McPhee now because the other top front tooth is really loose as well and is sticking out. Bless her heart!
Teen son left yesterday for his vacation with his best friend and his family. They are in Ft. Lauderdale and Key West. He was really looking forward to it. Happy that he can have such a fun experience.
What are you doing this week-end? Make it a good one.

Summer Perfection

2006-07-23T19:52:00.000-04:00

The ear piercing went well and she is so happy to have them done. She was a trouper! They didn't bleed or anything and she looks so grown up with them...that is until she smiles and her baby teeth, her top ones, that have a huge space between them, and are poking out they are so loose, give her away. She's my beautiful little girl. Earrings aglow and happy heart to match.
The weather today in New York City is perfect. Nice breeze, unbelievable blue sky, puffy white clouds. I'm heading out to the playground now...with my sangria in a tippy cup! Don't tell.

The Beauty of Summer

2006-07-18T20:09:00.000-04:00

Summer in the city. Son is working this week at the pre-school in our building at their camp. He is happy to have something to wake up for. Money to be made. Fun to be had. Little girl is loving her first year in the camp that our building provides for our 7-13 year olds. Tomorrow is trip day, and instead of going to the Yankee game she and I are going to get her ears pierced as her birthday present from me. Today I bought all the peroxide and alcohol and cotton balls that I think she will need. I'm looking forward to sleeping in and then going to the mall for her piercing!
Last night on the plaza, as they do many times over the summer, we had a show. Soul music provided by Bobby Harden. What a great night of music and amazing talent. Folks, it's been hot here in the Big Apple lately, but that didn't stop our community from turning out for one of the most entertaining evenings ever provided by Manhattan Plaza. Bobby, you are amazing! I love you and your beautiful wife, Pia. And thanks for the privilege of letting me care for your beautiful girls, Camilla and Olivia. Blessings to all!

Happy Birthday to Me!

2006-07-16T00:00:00.000-04:00

Had a fun time celebrating with my friends at Firehouse. Got some cool presents. Ate some good food. Had some nice drinks. Home early and into my p.j.'s for a relaxing evening. Fifty is fine. Are you having a fun week-end? My kids will be home today (Sunday). We will celebrate a bit. Thanks for checking up on me. Annie

Summertime Follies

2006-07-11T11:08:00.000-04:00

Started inviting some girlfriends to join me this Saturday at 5pm for margaritas and appetizers at FIREHOUSE on the Upper West Side. I turn 50 on Sunday and since my children will be at their Dad's this week-end I thought I should celebrate my fabulousity. I bid on and won the Firehouse certificate at my son's school auction so I thought this would be "the" opportunity to use it. I'm looking forward to it.
So busy I haven't really had time to keep up with the blog world. I'm outside so much this time of year I don't get to the computer as often. Thanks for your comments for my sweetie girl's birthday.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAUGHTER!!

2006-07-09T13:44:00.000-04:00

What a delight you are! Yesterday was your party and it was a lot of fun. Today is your actual day and we just had a lovely morning celebrating with your girlfriend at her party. Now you are at the pool with her and her family and friends and I'm here taking a little break. Mom is pooped. I ache I am so tired. Wanted to let the world know that I love you. Happy 7th birthday. Happy 8th birthday to Lucy, your friend. I love you little girl. Mom XXX

Fireworks

2006-07-05T10:40:00.000-04:00

Wonderful evening last night. After more than 20 summers here in the city last night for the first time I got to see the Macy's 4th of July fireworks. Our wonderful friends invited us to their family's annual party on the Eastside. The party is held on this spacious rooftop terrace...the food, drinks and spectacular display were amazing! It was really a blast...no pun intended.
This morning my little sweet angel girl went to her first day at summer camp here "at the plaza". It was/is raining cats and dogs today so that will put a damper...again, no pun intended, on the wiffle ball and other outdoor activities. My first client arrives in minutes.
This Saturday is my girl's 7th birthday party..her actual birthday is Sunday the 9th. So I have a lot of things to do to get ready for it. Will make the cake tomorrow.
What did you do for the 4th?

Fairy Tales

2006-06-30T12:54:00.000-04:00

I enjoyed reading about your experiences with the tooth fairy.
My little girl will be at her Dad's this week-end.
Son comes home tomorrow night.
So I have one kid-free night tonight.
With all the company and activities we had in the month of June, I'm tired.
What to do?
What will you be up to?
Saw Star Jones on Larry King last night. What did you think? Somethings up with her breathing. She doesn't sound too good. Do you have an opinion of her? Just wondering.

Little Miss Lady and The Tooth Fairy

2006-06-28T08:31:00.000-04:00

She got picked up from school by her Dad yesterday and taken to her friend's birthday party here in our complex. When I arrived to pick her up the other mother's said, "Oh, I love her tooth necklace!" "What tooth necklace", I thought...she had gone to school with a dolphin necklace that her brother gave her. Turns out she had lost her first tooth at school and when that happens they put the child's tooth in a tooth-shaped container on a necklace for the kiddo to take home.
She was so excited! She's turning 7 in July and that's pretty late to lose your first tooth. Some of her friend's lost their first tooth in preschool. So last night was all about getting ready for the visit from the tooth fairy. What do you do in your family? When I was little I tied my tooth in a handkerchief and put it under my pillow. Sometime in my childhood I changed up that routine and left my tooth in a glass of water next to my bed. Little girl decided to go with the glass of water technique and wrote the fairy a lovely letter to go with it. She was excited to get a silver dollar this morning and a reply to her letter. Today's her last day of school...a half day....I love you sweet angel. Here's to a great summer!

He's Off!

2006-06-27T08:27:00.000-04:00

This morning my 5' 11" baby went off to camp. I'm worried about some parts of this journey that he is taking, but also excited about the prospect of his room and bathroom being clean for five days. Also, not having the honor of doing his laundry for a few days. It's a long bus ride to Erie, PA from NYC. I'm worried about the stormy weather that Al Roker just told me about. I'm worried that the bus driver will fall asleep at the wheel. And, okay, I'm just gonna say it--I'm worried that because he is the youngest young man and the only one of his ethnicity, that somehow he will be singled out, put down, pranked, or as he put it "jumped".
I pray that this is a good experience for him. May he be safe and sound and may he have the time of his life!

Happy Graduation Son

2006-06-26T11:12:00.000-04:00

This week has been busy with preparations for my son's graduation from middle school. Since he's leaving school early, today's his last day, and the rest of the kids go 'til Wed., I had some extra hoops to jump through. He leaves tomorrow at the crack of dawn to basketball camp. I've been shopping a couple of more times for things he will be needing. And also getting little miss lady some summer things...bathing suits, etc. I spent Thursday at Central Park with her class on Field Day and back home to get ready for her brother's graduation.
My friend from high school brought his lovely wife and kids over Friday night to see us before heading off to a Broadway show. So Friday was spent cleaning the house, washing windows, purchasing food and drink for our little get together, etc.
Saturday my girl and I went to Old Navy for one last round of shopping. Sunday we filled out her Birthday invitations, went to a friends art show, and last night I took the kids and my son's best friend out to dinner to celebrate everyone's accomplishments. It was fun. We went to a BBQ joint called Spanky's off of Time Square. The food and drinks were delicious and I'm snacking on the left-overs today.
So a lot has been going on. I'm getting fat from all this good food. How was your week-end?

Good Food, Good Friends Indeed

2006-06-20T22:28:00.000-04:00

It took awhile to recoup from their invasion, but with the little girl off to her Dad's and teen son staying here with a friend and then off to a Bar Mitsvah (sp?) on Sat. I managed to spend the day at Lord & Taylor taking advantage of their half-yearly sale. Afterwards I came home and went to the fish mongers and bought lobster to make myself a lobster roll for dinner. Coupled with a margarita or two I had a perfect Saturday night!
Sunday the children's Godfather Dietrich was in town for business and he and I had a delightful day together before the kid's came home. We had brunch at a fabulous restaurant 44 & X, and then came home and got caught up with each other's lives until the kid's insisted on coming home...they love their Uncle Dietrich. We played outside and then went to dinner at 44 and1/2 and sat outside in their garden and had the best food I have had in a very long time. I consider myself so lucky to have enjoyed the friendship of Dietrich for so many years.
When it rains it pours....my best guy friend from High School (in Oregon) and his family are here celebrating his daughter's graduation from H.S. (in Washington State) and seeing theater.
While his wife and kids went to a taping of Letterman last night, he and our High School drama director (he lives in NYC too) went to dinner. I went back to 44 1/2 and it was amazing yet again. And again, I feel lucky to have such long enduring friendships with Gary and Ken. We had a lovely evening together and I love them both.
My 14 year old son is graduating on Thursday night, and leaves for a basketball camp in Erie, PA on Tuesday morning. His first time at sleep-away camp. It's a short one, just until Sun. July 1st. I went to Modell's today and bought him lots of stuff for the trip, including a cool duffel, sport bag to use as his luggage. Lots of unds, and t-shirts and socks, basketball shorts, etc. Let's fact it, without Mom there to do the wash, he'll need lots of all those things. I'm excited for him. And feeling slightly emotional that he's going. It'll be great!
Glad to read Sherri and Gracie back from trips. Sounds like you had great times and great experiences.

ALL-STAR CAFE--Good Food, Good Friends

2006-06-15T21:42:00.000-04:00

The precious children in my daughter's class did such a good job putting on their restaurant. The hand-drawn menu covers, the host and hostess, manager, wait-staff, chefs, cashiers and busboys...the cutest thing I have experienced in a long time! I was happy that my parents could come and see it. The food was good as well. My little darlin' angel was a waitress and she did such a good job. They had made a sign for "No choking" and "No smoking" and that was funny...the pictures they drew were funny.
My folks came and hung out at my place until their car picked them up. All in all it was a good visit. Except for the little bit of self-righteousness that was spewn my way on Monday night, this visit would have to be labeled a success. Thanks for your comments friends.
Speaking of self-righteous...I went to a parent appreciation lunch at a neighborhood restaurant today...put on by my sweetie girl's school. Seems that in between my blogging and parenting I managed to give enough of myself and my time to qualify for a nice lunch and a lovely framed picture thanking me for my contributions. Always nice to get a pat on the back!

Parents Part Three

2006-06-12T22:46:00.000-04:00

I told you. Tonight at the Mexican restaurant when I mentioned blogs--BLOGS I love--father gave me his opinion of the blogosphere and with Mom trying to calm him down and while he was explaining his contempt for all of us she was telling me that he helps build houses in Africa for homeless children, he made the point that people who write blogs are full of themselves and should be volunteering instead of wasting their time blogging.
Mom was next to me and touting Dad's virtues as a humanitarian although he doesn't really build the houses in Africa he helps make sure they are getting built I kept thinking "OH NO, GET ME OUT OF HERE. IF IT WASN'T FOR MY VIRTUAL PENPALS AND MY ABILITY TO SIT AND WRITE OUT MY DAILY JOURNAL, OR SMALL THOUGHT, FOR SOMEONE TO RESPOND, I WOULD HAVE A SMALLER SADDER LIFE, AFTER DIVORCING MY KID'S DAD AND HANDLING MY DAILY LIFE BY MYSELF.
I, who was never allowed to use my ex-husband's computer, and just got my first computer a little over a year ago, must say that I love my new friends and commenters... Joy, Deana, Sherri, Chelsea, Suzann, Gracie...
I'm off to sleep now. We will be attending my little girl's Restaurant that her first grade class will be running tomorrow between 11AM and 1PM. Grandma and Grandpa will be going as well and then they will return to Oregon. This has been exhausting. Thanks for listening, it's just me, as always, Annie Hall.

Parents Part Two

2006-06-11T17:15:00.000-04:00

This visit is going well. Knock on wood. I'm glad because I have spent a lot of time trying to heal the wounds that have come before. My journey has been a well-planned one. I have had the comfort of my relatives back in Oregon and my dear friends here in NYC. "It's their problem, not yours", I've been told and I have grown to agree with them.
Today at the pool my parents called my son over and surprised him with a graduation card and check for $500, so that he can buy the guitar he has been saving his money for. Grandpa and son had gone to the music district yesterday to look at all the guitars. My son was totally surprised by this gesture and psyched, to say the least.
Then about 20 minutes later they called ME over. I have to say, I was ready for the other shoe to drop. Oh, no, I thought, what did I do? Here it comes. Now what?
They started talking about a cruise they were planning on taking next year....and to make a long story short they want us to go with them...out of New York City...the pier is just a few blocks from our house...probably to Bermuda! I was surprised as well, and hope this is the beginning of a new chapter in our lives.
My father made some nice comments about the children and how well they are doing and what a good job I have done--and that means a lot. I am content.

Parents

2006-06-10T22:17:00.000-04:00

My folks are visiting from Oregon and I've been afraid to post about it. Our history is rampant with lots of drama and sadness. I've been fearing their arrival since they called a couple of months ago to tell me they were coming. I am pleased to say that our time together so far has been fairly pleasant.
They leave on Tuesday and I will post more then. I've been super busy at work. Blogger was acting up last week and I feel like I've been ignoring my people. I'm here.

Stuff

2006-06-02T14:16:00.001-04:00

This week-end is going to be a busy one. My little girl's school festival is tomorrow and we'll be out most of the day. It's supposed to rain and it is an outdoor event. I'm working the hula hoop booth. I hope it won't be too much of a wash-out. Sunday we are attending a friend's church confirmation and party.

Last week-end was a blast. On Sunday and Monday (Memorial Day) we went to the pool. We love summers at our pool because it is so convenient here in our complex. New York Magazine rated it the best indoor pool in Manhattan in their "Best Of..." issue. There is a great outdoor area and attendants who fetch us lounge chairs and we can order food and drinks from the deli and sit out on our chairs in our swimming suits and enjoy lunch. It may not seem like such a big deal, but to us city folks, it gives us a respite from the heat and the chaos of our everyday existence in the concrete jungle. We feel like we are at a country club!! We laugh and call it our "ghetto country club"! We know that after a few hours of swimming and playing and eating and sunning ourselves that we are the luckiest people in the world! In our little world anyway.

Hope you all have a fabulous week-end.

The Cute Show

2006-06-01T10:49:00.000-04:00

Just got back from seeing my little girl's spring concert at school. How adorable to see the pre-K through 2nd grade students singing songs from around the world. My little miss lady had a nervous breakdown yesterday when she found out "Karen"** was planning to wear the same dress as her to the concert. My gal calls this dress her "Showstomp" dress. It's an American Girl dress that has a bit of sparkle to it. My gal cried that Karen was copying her, when in fact Karen wore this same dress to last years concert which to me meant that my gal was gonna be copying Karen. Oh, the drama of first grade fashion!!
After the nervous breakdown, we regrouped and I came up with an even better outfit for her to wear...white American Girl twirly skirt with lots of gauzy slippy layer things...a white tank top embellished with beads and sequins, and a short turquoise top that ties under the bodice. She was so happy! She looked beautiful up there in white standing next to Karen in her dress that was "Oh sooo last year!"
P.S. **Name has been changed to protect the innocence of the fashion victim.

Memorial Week-end

2006-05-27T22:59:00.000-04:00

It's been so busy around here. Thank God for the three-day week-end. Yesterday I took the day off to go with my little girl and her first grade class to lunch at Mama Mexico on the Upper West Side. What a treat! And I'm embarrassed to say I can't remember if there has ever been another time that I ate Mexican and didn't have a margarita. Kind of a trip walking with a classroom of little ones to the subway station in Times Square and getting on the train with them all. I have to say the kids were great both on the trip and at the restaurant. This particular place gives school kids this experience for FREE, so check out Mama Mexica on Broadway between 102 & 103.
This week-end is fleet week here in NYC. Lots of people on their way to see the ships. Great summer weather. We took it easy today. Meandered over to the health club to get my six month membership that I bid for and won at a school auction. We are gonna go tomorrow and maybe Monday as well to swim and sun ourselves on the deck. My son will have his first guitar lesson on Monday early evening...something else I bid on and won at his school auction.
Hope all is well with you folks in bloggerville.

IDOL-RIFIC!

2006-05-23T23:24:00.000-04:00

The show was so great tonight. Taylor singing Stevie Wonder, Elton John and his original song, well, words fail me. My kids and I rocked, rolled and spine-tingled on that last song. How exciting that he will be our American Idol tomorrow night. I've been perusing the blogs of some of the McHaters tonight and you people crack me up! In that J-lo inspired dress her McBooty was aglow. I don't know if that's a good thing...my teen-age son thought it was. What was your take on the show? Gotta go. Miss Annie out.

Another Fabulous Week-end

2006-05-22T13:49:00.000-04:00

The big party for my son was a huge success! The weather cooperated and the 9th Ave. International Food Festival was great fun. Little girl and I had such a nice time browsing the booths and deciding what to eat. Actually Sat. I ate left-over Mexican food at our home, but she had TWO corndogs at the street fair and we bought a bag of Kettle Corn (cheddar cheese) and I had my once a year slice of Sour cream, walnut apple pie from The Little Pie Company.
My once a year food indulgence is a gyro and since the food festival lasts TWO days, I had my gyro on Sunday.
The fellas that came for the party were well-behaved. They loved the limo ride and a couple of their friends that are girls showed up and took the ride with them....ramping up the fun factor a bit! The car dropped the two ladies off, one uptown, one downtown, and even though they were a half an hour late coming home ("I'm sorry mom I thought you said 11:30, are you mad"), I received a lot of high fives from the guys when they came in the door.
My son thanked me for the party A LOT. And that made me feel so good.
Now time to start planning for my little girl's party. The theme she has chosen this year is RAVEN.
What's up in your world?

Pampering of a different kind

2006-05-18T20:29:00.000-04:00

If you've visited here before you most likely know that my life is focused on babies, children and candy. A sweet combination. But today I took the day off and got my hair cut and high-lighted. Then I treated myself to a manicure and pedicure. Heaven.
Actually I didn't totally take the day off because as I speak I have a sweet baby asleep in her stroller next to me and her slightly bigger sister watching t.v. in the other room with my girl. The parents are out on a date and except for the fact that my son just came home and complained that it's cramping HIS t.v. time all is well in my world.

This 'n That

2006-05-17T08:21:00.000-04:00

Beautiful morning here in the Big Apple. We loved Idol last night. Great songs. Wonder who will go tonight. What do you think? This week-end is the International Food Festival here on 9th Ave. My son's birthday party is Saturday and it will be a 24 hour affair...he and his friends hanging, going to the festival, playing basketball and from 9-11pm taking a nice limo ride around Manhattan. I've been planning the food which has been a lot easier this year.
I've got some clients today but my day starts a little later than usual.
Candy-wise I donated to the SPRING FUN at P.S. 51 festival that will be held June 3rd, 11-4. Located at 520 W. 45th Street.
Also, I got such a kick out of sending some candy to my two favorite bloggers, Deana at Friday Night Fish Fry, and Sherri at Just Me. These ladies have become part of my day and it was nice to give them a treat. They both gave me positive feed-back and we love that!
Got a call from a caterer client last night who left a message about expanding my product line...he has an idea...can't wait to hear what that is. So what's new with you?

THE BEST MOTHER'S DAY EVER

2006-05-15T10:56:00.000-04:00

Saturday night my son came home with a balloon that said HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY! Sunday we woke up and the day couldn't have been more fun. Little girl and I ran to Macy's quickly to return some make-up that I got Sat. that was the wrong stuff. It was a quick trip and a nice walk to and from.
By the time we got back he was done with his homework and we went out for a delicious brunch. My kids were happy and funny and kind to each other and it was one of those rare times when all is right with the world.
Son gifted me with so many things. Things I wanted and things I love. The Pink CD that I have wanted since I heard the song "Mister President" on Rosie O'Donnell's blog, and bath products.
I love bath products!!
We went and saw a great movie, "Akeelah and The Bee". What a wonderful film! We all enjoyed it so much.
We got home just in time to get ready for the finale of "Survivor". We love to get together, the three of us and watch this show. We really get invested in the outcome of this show and I love to see my children snuggling together and enjoying our lives. God is good and I thank Him for all our blessings!

A FULL MOON

2006-05-12T23:42:00.000-04:00

Thanks for worrying about me... my friends from Bloggerville....what a wonderful banquet we had tonight for son's basketball team. My guy won MOST IMPROVED PLAYER. I would say, after losing 50 lbs. since Nov. 28th (the start of the season) I would think you'ld be able to improve your game. The game of life. I am so proud. I've had a few folks out there ask, "How'd he do it?" To me, it's a great story, and when I have the time to tell it properly, I will.

We are all so tired. Him from his 48 hours in Washington D.C. Me from my crazy schedule. I feel the effects of the full moon. Do you?

What are you doing for Mother's Day? Hope it's a good week-end for you all!

HAPPY BIRTHDAY SON!

2006-05-11T22:32:00.000-04:00

May 12, 1992. TODAY IS HIS BIRTHDAY. Happy 14th birthday! He has been on a field trip to Washington D.C. He is spending the night with his Dad who went on the trip with him...I'm writing this on the evening of May 11. He wants to skip school on his big day so I'm letting him. I have lots of kidlettes coming thru Annie's Kiddie Camp and Day Spa tomorrow. Then in the evening we are celebrating his basketball season with his team and their families at a pot-luck nearby. Not the best way to spend his birthday...seeing as I won't be free 'til 5:30pm and the shindig starts at 6:45pm I think we have decided that little sister and I will give him his presents and celebrate with him AFTER the banquet. We spent some time today making him a cake and decorating it. We made WELCOME HOME and HAPPY BIRTHDAY signs for his return tomorrow. I'm beat.
Hope everyone has recovered from last night's American Idol. You Chris fans are amazing. Heard today that he has already got an offer to front a famous band. He'll do just fine.

ANOTHER GREAT WEEK-END

2006-05-07T21:25:00.000-04:00

The kids were gone for the week-end and I got SO MUCH DONE. The weather was so beautiful. I went shopping. Along Ave. of the Americas in the 20's. Tried on lots of things but found nothing I liked. I had a $50 gift card from Home Depot so I ended up getting an orchid and some impatiens. Came home and caught up with shopping at the drug store...sunscreen, band-aids, a lot of stuff that the kids need this time of year. Played a wonderful CD of John Pizarelli, all Bosa Nova-type songs, while I ran around doing my errands. Stopped at the grocery store. Cleaned up around the house, laundry, etc.

Today I got up and went to Payless Shoe Source and got some tennies and some pairs of sandals. Came home and washed some windows. And when the kids got home little girl and I went to the Chelsea Garden Center for soil, a new terra cotta pot, and a geranium. That place is expensive, but an oasis on 10th Ave.

What did you do?

STUFF

2006-05-04T12:34:00.000-04:00

So, I know, I left you hanging there in regards to my week-end. Even my teen-ager said, "Wow, Mom, what a blessing!", when I carted in our beautiful new beveled mirror in an intricate wooden carved frame that looks stunning over our sofa. I got a few lamps, a coffee-maker, some beautiful plates and dishes, towels, sheets...let's see, my girl got three soft stuffed animals and a lovely Irish doll on a stand. Tupperware, silverware....what a wonderful gift.

Thanks to the Aaronson's for being such givers! I know, I know, you were going back on a plane and had to put the stuff out in the trash before your landlord did his final walk-through, but under the circumstances, you'll never know how much your "stuff" means to me and my kids!
Good-luck in Florida!

Sunday we went on a shopping spree for my son....he has lost over 50 lbs. so he needed quite a few things. Got him a set of 20 lb. weights. He's really looking forward to his 14th birthday.

Hope all is going well with everyone. More later!

WEEK-END NEWS

2006-05-01T08:40:00.000-04:00

I have to say that this week-end ranks up there as one of the best ever. Not that we did anything particularly special...just that we did a lot of different, little things....the weather was nice and we got a lot accomplished. Little girl and I returned books to the library and took our microwave popcorn pack to some POPCORN place in Times Square...it's famous, I just can't remember it's name...They had a promotion where you take your stinky old popcorn to them (sorry Orville) and they give you a super duper bag of their popcorn in return..."as seen on The Today Show". Their popcorn comes drizzled with chocolate or caramel or cheese or whatever. We ate lunch at a famous fried chicken place (thanks Colonel) and stopped and rented the video of "Woodstock" for my son, Longhorn, to view. He's doing a Social Studies exit project on Jimi Hendrix. (Don't ask...hopefully it's a cautionary tale, but Social Studies?)

When we got back to the homestead we noticed an old friend of my little girls whose family has been in Florida for the year to determine whether they want to move there or stay here. They have managed to keep their apartment in the meantime and....I'll cut to the chase....they were back to get rid of all their stuff and make the big move. Little girl and I went to their apartment and I got sooooooooooo much really cool stuff. Can't wait to tell you more, but gotta go to work. Part Two later....

What's New?

2006-04-28T22:57:00.000-04:00

Not much really. Just happy to get back to the routine of school, candy-making and the little sweeties who come every day. Glad it's the week-end tomorrow and we can all get some good sleep. My dreams have been so strange this week. Haven't been getting great sleep, but with the help of a little Tylenol PM last night I slept like a log...dreaming I was fixing up my kitchen like they do on those home shows, where they fix up a place so they can sell it for more....as I was fixing I hear a CRASH that wakes me up...sounds like something fell in the kitchen! I get up to check and a big, I mean BIG needlepoint picture that I made that's hanging in my kitchen had fallen down off the wall and was laying face down on the counter. Good grief! Thank God the glass didn't break. The frame is kind of coming apart and the wire that goes across the frame and hangs on the nail had come off. Oh boy, that's interesting.......snooze.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DAVID! Hope you and Dietrich are celebrating your 50th in style!

My son's 14 birthday is on May 12th. Making preparations for his party which is the 20th. He likes to have his buddies over and attend the International Food Festival on 9th Ave. where they buy a lot of stuff like fart spray, silly string, smoke bombs...all the things that make a mom so happy to have a teen-age male child, "not to be mean or anything"!

I'm off to dream land. Hope you all have a great week-end.

Good Stuff

2006-04-26T11:25:00.000-04:00

I didn't get to totally focus on the show last night because the kids came home late from the game (he won!) and Chinese food with their Dad...They had baths to take and stuff to organize for the next day before the show came on, but....

David Foster was so abrasive. Didn't his wife come out and divorce him this year...she was sitting in the audience in the row Kevin Nealon was sitting in.

Paula's definately enjoying a cocktail before/during the show. She was like a skit on Saturday Night Live last night!

Pickler's gotta go.

Katherine's dress was so bad. "She's too young to have back fat", my girlfriend said when she called me during commercial. She's a beautiful girl, but I was focusing on the panty line/thigh bulge problem.

I'm feeling a lot better today. I have two of my favorite little guys here today. The sun is shining. I have two blossoms on my walking iris. And a frig full of food and drink....who could ask for anything more!

Back to School

2006-04-25T14:48:00.000-04:00

The kids went back to school yesterday with all of their teachers and counselors alerted to what they did/saw on their spring vacation. My son attended a session on Friday with experts that the building brought in. He came home with some stuff for me to read on how to help your teenager deal with tragedy. Both kids met with their school counselors.

I haven't been sleeping well. So today it's hitting me. The sadness of what happened. I'm sure not sleeping is contributing to that. My son has a basketball playoff game after school and my ex is picking up little girl and taking her to the game. I can use some quiet time.

I was gonna make some candy for some of you...you know who you are...but I'm not promising I'll get to it this week. I'm gonna try and lay low, take care of some paperwork, and try and recharge my battery.

American Idol is tonight and you know I always like that! Love songs are the theme. Can't wait to hear what Deana has to post after tonight's show. I love your take on the show, girl.

Thanks for checkin' in on me.

Blast from the Past

2006-04-21T01:10:00.000-04:00

My girlfriend from Oregon called from the airport today and was on the way into the Big Apple!
What a surprise! She's a sorority sister (Pi Phi..U. of O...) and I see her about every 4 years, if even that, when she breezes into town. Breezes is a good word for her, 'cuz let me tell you, this lady is so full of energy and life and beauty. So I called and checked to see if I could cancel my work plans for the evening and spent a few hours shopping with my daughter. We had a bit of fun shopping at Lord & Taylor...got her 4 outfits, skorts and t-shirty type things and then went to try on some clothes in my department. I never get things for myself so she sweetly insisted that we get me something. I took in 4 or 5 things, outfits, colorful summer skirts and tops and looked absolutely ridiculous. What did I end up with? A nice skirt and top. Black. Oh, I'm such a New Yorker. It was a good way to spend a sunny day on spring break after all we've been through this week. My friend and I went for a nice dinner and I'm fixin' to hit the hay. Busy day tomorrow with my favorite three kidlettes. What about you?

LIFE GOES ON

2006-04-19T18:17:00.000-04:00

Thanks for caring. We are doing pretty well considering. The building is bringing in someone to talk to the four teens who were on the court and anyone else who wants to talk. My son will be going to talk on Friday at 11AM. I'd like to go but he would rather I don't go (typical teen, right?, frankly I don't blame him) plus I'm working with my three favorite clients so I really can't attend.

He got his braces on yesterday and is in so much pain that it is distracting him. It's beautiful weather in New York City and the neighborhood children are out on the playground, processing, pointing, shaking their heads, inspecting the bent pole...even leaving tributes.

Thanks for caring all you new girlfriends in cyberspace. Annie

Not Good--not good at all

2006-04-17T23:00:00.000-04:00

Okay, this post is not good. If you came here to read about chocolate and happiness, click that little X in the corner and be gone. Yes, the purpose of MISS ANNIE'S CANDY was to talk about the sweet things. Things I make and sell and give away. My dream to turn my profit-making hobby into a real business...The sweet things like starting a new life for me and the children after so many years of heartache...the sweetness of friendships and community and the bounty of life.

But today something so horrible happened that I will write about it and see if that makes it better. Better? Can't imagine better right now, but here goes.

We live in an apartment complex that consists of two 46 story towers with a beautiful plaza on the second floor. This beautiful plaza is one of the reasons that living here is so wonderful. It has a lovely playground, basketball court, and for people who pay, a tennis club and courts, a lovely health club and pool and sundeck (also for people who pay). It has a wall-climbing place, beautiful trees and flowers, a security staff that's always available and a youth staff that keeps all of our kids busy and content...oh yeah, and also dolphin statues that spout water to play around in the summer.

Today, at 4:30pm a man on the 28th floor took a running leap off his balcony and hit the basketball thing...Oh I don't even know how to explain it...He hit the poles on the backside of the hoop. My son was playing basketball but on the other end of the court. When he and his friend heard the noise they wisely chose to leave and go to his friend's apartment in the other building. He called on his cell and said something really awful happened on the playground...he didn't know exactly what, he was frantic saying he knew someone was hurt but didn't know how/what....I pick up the answering machine phone and ran to my window..I live on the 6th floor overlooking the playground... and I saw a sight that will haunt me for a long time. I knew immediately that someone had jumped. I won't begin to tell you what I saw...It was awful. I'll wrap this up to say that the police, investigators, medical examiners, etc. finally took the body at 8PM, the maintenance crew did their job and except for the long angled pole that the guy hit, which shows the result of this terrible day everything looks back to normal.

I just said good-night to my son. He is so disturbed, and rightfully so. I put on an old cassette tape that was made for him when he was a baby, called the "I Love You" tape. A tape that was played everytime he went to sleep when he was a baby...I use the tape now when I put the babies I care for to sleep...

I don't want to say anything bad about this poor tortured soul who chose to take his life today in our backyard, but OH DEAR GOD, WHY DID HE CHOOSE TO DO IT WHEN THERE WAS A PLAYGROUND FULL OF MOTHERS AND CHILDREN AND BABIES AND TEEN-AGERS ENJOYING THEIR SPRING BREAK FROM SCHOOL? Thank-you God that he didn't fall on someone. Help us to get through this night, and tomorrow and all the difficult days ahead. And may he rest in peace. Amen.

Easter & Taxes

2006-04-16T04:02:00.000-04:00

It's been a hell of a week. I'm usually Miss Positivity, but this week has been one for the books. Yes, there was a full moon. And yes, I'm a moon child (Sun sign is Cancer...I turn 50 on July 16th), and yes, most of this week was quite lovely, but at the risk of turning my candy blog into a ranting and raving, bitching and moaning diatribe-like thingy madingy, I better just shut up and get through Monday. It's 4 AM in the morning. The bunny has been here and I hope the kiddos will be pleased with her visit. Boy child/man (Longhorn) no longer eats candy so I see that his basket contains lots of those 99 cent travel-size goodies from the drug-store and free coupons for smoothies...he gets his braces on Tuesday, ouch! My little girl should be happy that Ms. Easter bunny brought that pretty feathery pen that she has begged for everytime we walk through the drug store and many more things that would excite ME if I was six years old.

HAPPY EASTER TO ALL MY FRIENDS. Thanks to my beloved girlfriend Chris for doing my taxes. And doing Longhorn's taxes. Thank-you to my employer Warner Brothers for our residual checks for "Mickey Blue Eyes". Yes, we can be seen in the opening scene. Takes place in an auction house, Hugh Grant is the auctioneer, and I'm bidding on a painting of a naked butted woman. My boy was 5 years old when this movie was made and he was/is sooooooo cute. Night, night, sweet dreams.

SPRING BREAK BEGINS!

2006-04-13T18:36:00.000-04:00

Don't know why I'm excited about it 'cuz it's not like I'm going anywhere exciting. But it is SPRING and I do enjoy the extra 2 hours of sleep in the morning. I will be working with my usual clients and also filling some special candy orders for Easter. Just delivered an order to the lucky winner of the 43rd St. Kids Preschool auction and have been making extra batches this week to give to my friends and all who help make my life easier. Thanks...you know who you are. I'm still loving my new blackberry filling...made with 90 proof liquor called 99Berries. Ever heard of it?

HAPPY BIRTHDAY DIETRICH

2006-04-10T00:30:00.000-04:00

Such a wonderful day that began with a call to Los Angeles to wish my dear Dietrich a happy day. He and David are my children's Godfather's and I cherish their love and friendship so much. I met David at The University of Oregon in 1975. He actually came up to me at a fraternity party and said, "I want to be your friend" or "We are going to be friends" or something so close to that, so bold, so certain, so unlike any start of any friendship that I have ever had that it still astounds me. Life is sweet, and I couldn't ask for anything more. Well, maybe just a little bit more.

All's Well

2006-04-08T23:45:00.000-04:00

It's been great to get back to my life. The children are at their father's for the day and tonight and even though the weather was icky I managed to go to Victoria Secret's and get fitted and also purchase a couple of unmentionables...I was gonna say "over the shoulder boulder holders", but......It's been a long time since "the twins" have had such a nice comfortable home.

Haven't put any effort or money into myself or "style" for so long. This past year I went back to getting my high-lights and a great cut from my talented and wonderful hairdresser, and friend, Adele. The next thing on my list is to work on my wardrobe. My little girl and I like to watch "What Not To Wear" and it's time for me to tackle the sometimes unpleasant task of getting myself some style. Unfortunately Stacy & Clinton (the hosts of the aforementioned show) did not stop by and give me a VISA card with my own name on it for $5,000, but that will not stop me.

Spring Break starts on Thursday and lasts until April 23rd. I'll be working like crazy but that's okay. I think the weather will be better and there's nothing I love more that all the kidlettes that come thru Annie's Kiddie Camp and Day Spa... and that's the truth. What have you been up to Deana, Sherri, Barbara,....keep me posted.

Snowing?

2006-04-05T11:46:00.000-04:00

Yes, it's snowing big juicy white flakes here in New York City. I've been home with my daughter who is enduring another bout with strep throat. Nothing to talk about except
WHAT HAS KENNY ROGERS DONE TO HIS FACE? It'll be interesting to see who goes home from American Idol tonight.

Go visit her

2006-04-01T18:34:00.000-05:00

Okay. Go visit Betsy in Portland, Oregon at http://www.mywhimislaw.com. Hope you enjoy her.

APRIL FOOL'S DAY

2006-04-01T10:57:00.000-05:00

I want to be Betsy in Portland. She has a great blog called MY WHIM IS LAW! I don't know how to do links so I can't send you to her....I know, I'm pathetic.

This week was weird. Hearing those tapes from 9/11 that were released brings it all back. Can't help but feel heavy in the heart again. But I had my own tape to listen to when one of my kid clients called...her baby was vomiting blood, the ambulance was on it's way and she needed me to come take her 2 year old son while they went to the hospital. Panic, sheer panic! It all turned out okay, but I love that little sweetie sooooooooooo much. Love her brother. Love the parents. I am a lucky lady. All of the people that I work for are dear to me.

Made a special order of creme de menthe for one of John Curtis-Michael's events. Delivered them. More orders on the horizon.

Longhorn is off doing community service today. Helping a friend with his project...helping at an adopt-a-pet event. Little girl and I were going to go to Herald Square and shop, but it's 11AM already and we're still in our p.j's....maybe tomorrow. A day with nothing planned to do really seems like a blessing right now. Happy daylight savings time!

They won!

2006-03-29T10:05:00.000-05:00

We had a blast last night at the game. The Westside All-Stars won! It was a close game, tied 23 to 23 at the half. It was great to see Longhorn play. Afterward we all went out to dinner with our friends and got home just in time to watch the worst, most boring American Idol ever. The song choices were really poor last night, although contrary to what Simon said, we loved Mandisa.

Just finished dipping my candy order for tomorrow. Clients will be arriving soon. The weather is starting to warm up. Since there's no school tomorrow and I have to deliver to the Upper West Side, maybe my sweet girl and I will go to the Museum of Natural History and/or Central Park. LIFE IS SWEET and SO'S MY CANDY! A free sample goes to the first two readers who leave a comment. Sample will be sent by mail so I will contact you to get your address. Have a good day people.

MARCH MADNESS

2006-03-28T09:00:00.000-05:00

My son will be playing in his basketball league's All-Star game this evening. This will be the first time I've seen him play this year. I'm really looking forward to it.

Today I have candy to make, windows to wash...the game to attend & American Idol tonight!

What's up with you? Leave a comment.

Hop Into Spring

2006-03-27T13:57:00.000-05:00

I had a kid-free week-end and got a lot accomplished. Watched "The Squid and The Whale"...it was really good. Got a lot of rest and also attended The Anderson School Auction on Sat. night. I came home with some cool stuff and some gift certificates that will be fun to use...my favorite being a round of margaritas and appetizers for 10 people at The Firehouse on 84th & Columbus for..........drum-roll please..........$30. I have some orders to fill this week. The kids have school off on Thurs. & Fri. and one of my son's Christmas presents will be redeemed on Sunday night...a wrestling pay-per-view. He's inviting friends over for the extravaganza and even taking the next day off school so his Dad can take him to his first ortho appt. on Monday. Longhorn is looking forward to his 5 day vacation from school.

Hello again!

2006-03-22T17:02:00.000-05:00

I have been so busy with my little angels and the multitude of activities and responsibilities that are taking up all my time that I have neglected my blog. It took me forever to recover from being sick. Now my little girl has strep throat. All of my clients are returning tomorrow...little girl will be home but tucked away in my room....she'll return to school Friday and spend the week-end with her Daddy. I have new candy orders and things are returning to normal. The kiddos got great report cards. My son has inspired me to lose some weight and I bid on and won a six-month membership to the Manhattan Plaza Health Club at the preschool auction. NEW YORK MAGAZINE rated our pool as the best in the city in their "Best Of" issue. I'll be attending the Anderson School Auction this Saturday night.

We are enjoying American Idol so much this season. The shows have been great and I even voted last night. Two of my faves were in the bottom three last week and I couldn't let that happen again. I don't think either of them will win but I want Ace and Lisa to stay around a little longer. Send home the minx, Miss Pickler and young lisping boy soon people. Gotta go!

STILL HERE

2006-03-11T23:43:00.000-05:00

I haven't posted in awhile because the candy store has been closed since the explosion of Valentine's orders. I have been taking a break from the kitchen...a little rest that happened to coincide with a bout of something that kept me feeling like I had been hit by a moving object. Finally feeling my old self again. I'll regroup and try to get back in the swing of things.

Proud

2006-02-28T13:55:00.000-05:00

Just returned from a lovely lunch with my 13 year old son, "Longhorn". I don't want to write about him, out of respect for his privacy, but I'm so proud that in three months he has dedicated himself to healthy eating and exercise and he has totally changed! He has lost 34 lbs. He is an inspiration. He has gotten himself accepted to a top public high school in the nation AND he has transformed himself into a really handsome and healthy guy. (He was always handsome, but now you should see him!) As we sat at lunch before returning him to school I tried to impress upon him that I am one lucky mama. I am so proud of him. He and I are going through that stage that teen-agers go through where he doesn't always like to talk to me, or hear me talk, or even breathe near him in the same room sometimes, for that matter....but he's awesome, and I know that, and if I can just keep teaching myself to BREATHE, in another room, and not take things personally, I think it's going to be alright.

Winter Warmth

2006-02-22T23:05:00.000-05:00

I have no complaints. Working today with my little kidlettes...the sweet and saucy Grace, and my new client Eli, whose family tells me they are interested in selling my candy in their new store/cafe in Hell's Kitchen that's fixin' to open March 1st. I think that's exciting and when I know more about it I will share the information. My sweet neighbors Daise and Gregory went to B.J.'s Wholesale tonight and replenished my ingredients. My darlin' Pink. etc. was such a good helper today. After the babies left we walked to Times Square to peruse Toys r Us for a new Barbie that she wanted to buy with her own money. After stopping back home to see if Longhorn wanted to join us, we went to our favorite place on 9th Ave. the Chelsea Grille, for a delicious dinner and delightful conversation. The three of us totally enjoyed watching the fellas on American Idol tonight. That Ace Young was really....reeeeaaaaallly enjoyable.

Winter Break

2006-02-22T00:10:00.000-05:00

We are on Winter Break here. The kids are out of school. I am still working with the kiddos I care for every day. Up until this entry I have primarily written about my candy...let me tell you that my teen-age son has been accepted to Bronx High School of Science, www.bxscience.edu and when we visited there Thursday night it was really very exciting. I am proud of my young man. He has navigated the public school system here in New York City and he has done an incredible job.
WAY TO GO LONGHORN! (see archives, Jan.)

Pink. Pink. Flower. Pink. is working on designs for the logo and poster for her school's spring festival. SPRING FUN AT P.S. 51.

I am on a short hiatus with the sweets. Basking in the glow of thanks from my friends and loved ones. No, thank YOU. *Annie*

HAPPY BIRTHDAY BARBARA

2006-02-17T10:27:00.000-05:00

Have a special day Barbara. You are fabulous at any age!

HAPPY DAY OF LOVE

2006-02-14T22:40:00.000-05:00

What a difference a year makes. Thank you to all who purchased for today. My Aunt Marlene and cousins Lynn Marie and Carol Jean, look for your sweet treats to get to the beaver state on Thursday. I'm sure you miss your loved one today. Digging through the snow on the corner to get to school today... Tomorrow will be a busy day. Lots of kiddos coming through Annie's Kiddie Camp and Day Spa. I'm grateful for all that has come our way this week. I'm grateful for all that is to come.

Snow Day

2006-02-12T19:33:00.000-05:00

What a beautiful blustery day here in the Big Apple. I took advantage of being socked in to work on some gifts for my family in Oregon. I've been asked to donate to the annual auction for 43rd Street Kids Preschool that will be held at St. Malachy's Church-The Actor's Chapel on March 11th. Hope you all get what you want this Valentine's Day.

Life is just a box of Chocolates

2006-02-08T16:05:00.000-05:00

I've been so busy with my kids and the candy. I've made some new friends and I'm looking forward to getting to know a few of you better. Loved speaking with Lori Craig yesterday. It might not seem like it would be that difficult but finding the perfect container for one's product can be a challenge. I am not kidding when I tell you that these boxes are exquisite, and they can be kept in the fridge or freezer which is important when storing my treats. Some of you have had trouble leaving comments, but I believe I have changed my setting to make it easier to drop by and let me know what you think. Sent some candy out yesterday. My hairdresser's anniversary is on Valentine's Day and her lucky husband will be receiving his "bites" soon.

HAPPY 50TH BIRTHDAY TO MY SPECIAL FRIEND MARLA!

Love Is In The Air

2006-02-06T23:29:00.000-05:00

Valentine's is fast approaching and I have been busy as ever. This year is my first Valentine's season using my beautiful candy boxes from www.aspecialtybox.com. At this time last year I was just purchasing my first computer and soon after began my search for the perfect boxes to ship my delectable treats. Lori Craig at ASPECIALTYBOX.COM helped me to choose the perfect designs to suit my clientele. My loyal clients know that my treats are made for this holiday...they know that Annie's Candy is an adult indulgence, the perfect taste experience to preceed, or be included in a night of romance. So enjoy, my friends, new and old, and thank-you for your support.

LENNY & LOU

2006-02-02T10:13:00.000-05:00

Writer Ian Cohen's play "Lenny & Lou" is getting it's New York premiere tonight at the 29th Street Rep....I read the reviews for his production in Washington D.C. a while back and I highly recommend it. His cast will be receiving boxes of bourbon bites tonight. Break a leg and enjoy the CANDY!

Kids and Candy

2006-02-01T14:06:00.000-05:00

Some of you have wondered why I haven't been able to respond personally.... but, the good news is, it's busy here. The Anderson School on the Upper West Side is requesting my usual donation for their annual auction which will be held Saturday, March 25 at The Altman Building. More later.

BLOGGING THE CANDY!

2006-01-31T11:43:00.000-05:00

Wow! This experiment is going to be fun. I heard from some folks, got some new orders, and realized right away that this will be our way of letting you know about my endeavor.

I intend to have my customers leave feed-back about the candy...what they think of it, new flavors, where they serve it, how their guests or gift recipient responded to it. I am gently expanding my candy-making hobby and as my friends and family can attest to, this candy project comes after making some life-altering changes in my family's life over the last two years.

So....for those of you who want candy info and pics...for the time being I can send product descriptions via e-mail and some photos via Kodak Share on e-mail. But today to start off I will let those who are visiting for the first time know about

THE CANDY!!

My delectable treats should be served to, and eaten by adults only, as they do contain Kentucky Bourbon.

THE CLASSIC KENTUCKY COLONEL has a Kentucky Bourbon creme filling, hand-dipped in semi-sweet chocolate and topped with a half of a Southern pecan.

THE CLASSIC CRUMBLE is topped with a sprinkling of crushed pecans.

HOLIDAY COLONELS are topped with a Christmas tree, Valentine, Shamrock, Easter egg, etc.

BOURBON BITES are smaller bite-sized candies without nuts.

I can make this confection with any other liquor choice...some favorites are Creme de Menthe, Frangelico, and 99 Berries or 99 Bananas.

So welcome to candyland. Tomorrow I'll tell you a bit about my new super beautiful boxes and where I get them...also coming up THE ANDERSON AUCTION! Come back. Annie

2006-01-27T16:47:00.000-05:00

Just got a call from my new best friend Miss Parks who creates the most beautiful jewelry...check her out at www.neck-laces.com. We met at an autumn street fair on W. 43rd St. where we were both selling our wares. She has ordered some candy for her brother and sister-in-law's 1st wedding anniversary. Thanks Chris. Listen people. Don't forget your Valentine's orders. My new favorite is the 99 Berries!! Any takers?

DING DONG

2006-01-27T15:56:00.000-05:00

Saved by the bell. First client arrived and my day began like a shot. Couldn't remember what she said she wanted her name to be anyway. Now I know. Pink Pink Flower Pink. Yeah. "Kids are sweet, and so is candy". Later.

2006-01-27T08:41:00.000-05:00

Dying to know how those "Senior Mint" Kentucky Classics went over at the Opera America Cocktail Party last night. And the extra bourbon bites I added for the waitstaff! Thanks John Curtis Michael for your order and EVEN picking them up this time. That was lovely. And speaking of lovely...when I told the kids I started a blog last night the older male child said, "Don't use my name"....they proceeded to tell me they wanted their child-of-blogger-names to be: him...Longhorn....hmmmm, don't ask......and the younger female child said

Blast Off!

2006-01-27T00:28:00.000-05:00

Want to see what this looks like. Getting my act together to see if I want to blog my candy hobby. What do you think?