Thanksgiving 2014

Another great Thanksgiving spent on the Cape! We started off with the annual turkey trot, and haven't stopped eating since. Glad I was able to spend time with both family and friends this year. I can't believe it is time for the holidays already...2014 has flown by. I can't wait to head back up to Boston tomorrow and kickstart Christmas decorating (and shopping, since I haven't started). :)

October

October has been mainly slow and uneventful. We both have been battling a cold for a week or so, and hopefully the end is near. Due to this, we have been pretty low key around here. I am indulging in all things fall-- pumpkin coffee, pumpkin bread, homemade chowder and crusty bread-- mainly all food-related since that seems to be what fall is all about (aside from, you know, the leaves). 

I was also lucky to meet my newest nephew, Jackson, born earlier this month. So happy for Josh and Amanda! 

                 A mere 13 hours old! 

Fall Updates

Fall has been a bit busy... A little crazy with work and Eddie starting his evening MBA program with BU. 

About a month ago, my dad and his cousins reunited in Rhode Island (under sad circumstances of another cousin's death), but it was nice to meet distant family, connect and share stories, old pictures. I was able to see photos of my dad's parents when they were young. I never had the opportunity to meet my grandfather, so it was wonderful to see a glimpse of their life together.  It was a very special weekend.

  

                      Jack and Betty 

                     Grandma Betty

                  Siblings and cousins

    

                     Eddie and I

Last weekend I traveled up to Maine to celebrate my nephew Jaxson's first birthday party. 

Nic is an amazing father and Jax is as cute as can be. 

25

Last Sunday, I turned 25. Although I have mixed feelings about this milestone birthday, the weekend started off pretty great. I got a promotion at work, had a nice leisurely Saturday (after a busy, fun Summer), and then a nice sunny Sunday full of favorite activities: a sunrise run, flea market hunting, a nice lunch in Marblehead on the water, a two hour nap, and an amazing dinner at Grotto in Beacon Hill. It was a good day. I can't wait to see what this next year holds. 

Love the old fishermans' houses in Marblehead. 

Block Island 2014

We wrapped up our summer in one of my favorite places - Block Island. So thankful to my aunt for hosting us again. 

Our weekend consisted of biking, beach, donuts, and family. I couldn't ask for a better end of summer. 

California 2014

Our whirlwind summer continues (we have been busy every weekend, it is crazy)...and now we are wrapping up our much anticipated trip to California with Eddie's family. It was our second time out here in two years, but this time for much longer and with nicer weather. We were able to visit Disneyland, San Juan Capistrano, Newport Beach, Laguna Beach, LA, Hollywood, catch an Angels game, and eat lots of In N Out burger and Mexican food. It is also the longest vacation I've ever taken, so felt nice to get away :). 

       Running up MT. Roubideaux 

                  Newport Beach

                     Laguna Beach

                          Disney

               San Juan Capistrano

              Hollywood and Griffith Park

            Angels Gamevs. Mariners 

              Riverside Botanical Gardens

4th of July

We spent our 4th of July as we do every year, with my family on the cape. This year called for horrible weather due to Hurricane Arthur.... Which was a bit of a bummer since it is my absolute favorite holiday! The rain held off in the morning and we were able to attend my towns annual Fourth of July parade. The rest of the day was spent indoors playing apples to apples (best game) with the family. 

July 5th was spent more like our usual 4th, with my neighborhood'a usual beach bonfires and fireworks. I was glad we were still able to keep that tradition, even if it was a day later. 

Girls Weekend Summer 2014

We had our bi-annual girls weekend, this one the summer edition, at the end of June. The weather was perfect in Brigantine, NJ... and the weekend consisted of beach, wine, food, and more food. Always love seeing my bests.