Enjoying Life...

I know I have been absent from my blog…but honestly I am truly enjoying life right now…and finding it hard to pull together posts.

With the boys in school and sports, fall family birthday celebrations, a quick weekend getaway with my honey, exploring Cincinnati any chance we get and work…life is blessing me and it’s been hard to sit and blog.

I do try to catch up on reading some of my favorites but I just haven’t been encouraged to post!
Here are a few snapshots of The Dean happenings…



OKTOBERFEST Zinzinnati

 

I got my hair straightened! 

 

 The hubby and I spent a few days in beautiful Louisville for my 30th birthday...just the two of us. It was nice!

 

 

 A lovely afternoon tea with my closet ladies...

 

Sports of all SORTS!!!

 

 

 

Visiting daddy's high school...he so wants them to be Eagles :)

 

 And celebrating this guys birthday with a bourbon and brews party for him and his friends...

 

Can't forget exploring our beautiful city!

 

 

Hope you all are enjoying your fall. We have been. You can always catch me on Instagram, where I post a bit more!

Looking ahead to the holidays, what a wonderful time of year.

xoxo,

Ronita

CINCINNATI SPOTLIGHT: Family Night at Paul Brown Stadium

Are you ready for some FOOTBALL?!!

 

Well...I am not that thrilled...that means our Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays will be consumed by football...in person and on screen...but I was ready for this event!

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The Bengals held the first of two free Bengal's Family Night last week and we made sure our boys were in attendance. Tre' is now at the age where he is so into sports, not only the game but knowing all the statistics about the players and teams. Roman...well, he is more into the stadium treats, less the game. Between the great weather, fun inflatables, yummy treats, free poster and lunch bag, the boys had a fantastic time, and surprisingly so did I!

 

They ended the practice with all the players signing autographs. We now have two autographed posters to hang in their sports themed room.

 

 

If you are in the area and get a chance to make the August 11th night, I highly recommend it.

You can get more details, here.

 

xoxo,

Ronita



doughnuts and nature walks

I love that we are in walking distance to so many great stores. One of our favorite being the Silverton Doughnut Shop. Saturday, instead of hopping into the car for a kick trip, I told the boys we were going on a nature walk to get doughnuts and chocolate milk!

Along the way we came across some beautiful flowers and some very mysteriously bumpy leaves.

 

 

These little boys of mine are truly a handful but oh what a joy.

 

xoxo,

Ronita

CINCINNATI: buona terra gelato and crepes

 

The fam went on a date night adventure yesterday in search of Cincinnati's new gelato crêpeire.

What a treat it was for all of us!

 

The new buona terra is located on Delta Avenue in the center of Mt. Lookout.

When you first walk in you are greeted by a beautiful white freezer full of colorful and delicious (they let you try any flavor) gelato.

 

 

The space is airy, painted white, with beautiful framed photos of the renovation and tributes to France and Italy.

 

 

I ordered the Italian crepe which included prosciutto, spinach, mozzarella. There is a clear glass in front of the crepe stand so you can see what an art it is to make crepes. The visual appeal of this makes you even more excited to take a bite.

 

 

 

AS you can see from my plate---it was AMAZING!! Delicate, light, with a mouthful of flavor.

 

 

We ended or trip with a large gelato cup: white chocolate lavender (my flavor) , tiramisu (Scott's flavor), cookies and cream (Tre's flavor)

 

 

If you are ever in Mt. Lookout or up for an adventure head over to buona terra!

 

xoxo,

Ronita

The Dean's Spring

I recently attended a friend's baby shower and she encouraged me to start writing again...I have been away for a while and well, I really missed this space. I have been blessed with such a great life (with happy times and struggles- but no less a blessing) and I love sharing blessing. For now, I'm back and ready to share the everyday life, ramblings and love of GlaminCincy!! I plan to share more recipes from the RJD Test Kitchen,"Hidden Gems" (or not so hidden) of Cincinnati (our Cincinnati family adventures), some fashion and beauty, and random thoughts.

It feels good to be back and thank you Eat, Drink, and Be Married... for the encouragement and love.

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Here is a peak at what The Deans have been up to this Spring.

 Easter 2013

Roman played soccer and Tre' ran track. 

They both had a great season!

HAIRCUTS!!!! WOW they are truly turning into my little men!

We explored a new restaurant.

BARRIO in Northside!

Visited our local farm to see the animal babies and to get farm fresh produce.

Tre' had his Spring Musical...I can't believe he is going into his 2nd grade year!

We helped Roman celebrate his 5th birthday and he had fun at his Kindergarten interview!

We went to our first Red's baseball game of the season!

And went strawberry picking at The Branstrator Farm Strawberry and Asparagus Festival!!

We have truly enjoyed our springtime together and look forward to making many more family memories!!!

Stay tuned to see what I made with all those delicious strawberries.

xoxo,

Ronita