Anniversary Weekend

Last weekend, we took a road trip to Boston for our Anniversary. Actually, it wasn't all for our Anniversary...Jay and Mike had been planning to attend the BMW Show & Shine in New Hampshire for a few months now and since it was our Anniversary, Jay asked Arabella and I to tag along for the drive. The weather on the drive was not that great...rainy and overcast for most of it, but since I was just along for the ride, I was able to take a few pictures along the way. This one is of the sun trying to peek out as we crossed Pont Champlain while leaving the island.

I had not planned on going since I thought it would be a good guys weekend for Jay, Mike and Jeff...full of "car porn" and no girls. However, it was nice to get away for a little while and spend some good quality family time together in the car...nothing like 5 1/2 hours in the car to bond! And if you know anything about me...I hate long car rides, especially if I am not driving and this time around I wasn't. But it wasn't that bad...Arabella had her DVD's,

I had had my school work and Jay just drove his new toy (which I have to admit, I really like the seats in the new BMW - they are very comfy and really supported by back)...we made a few stops along the way, were stuck at the border for 45 minutes,

started to see the foliage changing in Vermont


and then sat in some Boston rush hour traffic so we were very excited to see Uncle Mike and Uncle Jeff when we arrived. We actually surprised them when we got there which was fun. Arabella loved telling Uncle Jeff all about her ride and couldn't wait to have fun.


And she was even more excited when she spotted the cupcakes the Uncle Mike made for her on the kitchen island!

Arabella, Macy & Rocco...looking for "trouble"!

Jay and Mike had fun doing car "stuff"...I think they made a few trips to the BMW dealer and then played around on the cars for longer than I can count...but that was really what last weekend was all about.



And despite a few "hiccups" on Friday, we had a great Anniversary.

Jay and I were able to go out to dinner at Burton's...thanks Mike & Jeff for the great recommendation! Jay had steak and some type of seafood and I a had yummy vegetable risotto. I also enjoyed a delicious Autumn Apple Martini! Jay also surprised me with a trip to Verizon to pick out a new cell phone and I am SUPER EXCITED about it...I just LOVE, LOVE, LOVE my iPhone!!! Thanks Jay!!

Saturday was a very busy day. I had to drive to Connecticut to pick up a few pieces of furniture from my Aunt Rose. She has moved into an assisted living facility and there were some things that she wanted Mike and I to have. It was a difficult day and I am thankful that Lori was able to help me - Jay, Mike & Jeff stayed with Arabella in Boston since it was easier with less people around to go through things and decide what we would like to have. I still don't like the idea of "taking" things since she is still alive, but I am happy to have some items that I remember growing up. Having my best friend with me made it better and I am thankful that Jeff let me use his SUV to bring things back to Boston. Now all I have to do, is figure out how to get a few of the larger pieces to Montreal!

Sunday was a busy day for Arabella and I as we did some last minute errands while Mike and Jay attended the Show & Shine. It was a good weekend, that went by too fast! Thanks again for all the fun Uncle Mike & Uncle Jeff, we can't wait to come back!

Happy Anniversary

It is hard to believe that 5 years ago, on a beautiful, warm, sunny, Autumn day, Jay and I got married! It is also hard to believe that it has been 5 years - I guess when you have been on an adventure like us, time flies when you are having fun. So far in 5 short years, we have lived in 2 different states and 2 different countries! I look forward to the net 5 years and seeing where it takes us!

I know I don't tell you often, but thank you for all the sacrifices that you make for Arabella and me. Without you, we would not have the life that we do and we are both thankful for that. You have allowed me to stay home with our daughter and go back to school and those 2 things are so important to me and our family. I know that sometimes things are not easy and we have our ups and downs, but I would like to think there have been many more ups than downs. You are a great dad and you provide more than Arabella and I need. I am so lucky to have found you and I love you very much.


Happy 5th Anniversary Jay! Here is to many, many more years and adventures together!

I love you!

Happy Anniversary

Four years ago, I was nervous, excited and thrilled that my childhood dream was coming true. I was going to get married. It was a perfect day for a wedding - warm and brilliantly sunny with a perfect blue sky - the last day of September was hanging onto Summer while hinting at Fall as the trees were just starting to show their beautiful, rich colors. Everything was perfect and the day went off without a hitch! Now, here we are 4 years later and Jay and I have made a life and family together. Now, everything is not always as perfect as our wedding day, but nothing is every easy right? A marriage is something that requires constant hard work and love between two people. We have had great times and adventures, with many more to come and the most important event (at least to me), the birth of beautiful Arabella! So on this day, I just want to thank you Jay, for being a great husband (and dad). Happy Anniversary, I love you!

I remember how nervous I was walking down those stairs, and you can see it in my face!



We made it! And I bet Jay is thankful that the planning is over and he can now not have to say "Sure, whatever you want" anymore!

My perfect flowers!

And the icing on the cake was our cake! So delish and we still get compliments on it!