Showing posts with label road trip. Show all posts
Showing posts with label road trip. Show all posts
Monday, October 10, 2011
BMW Show & Shine
Last Sunday, despite heavy downpours of rain and overcast conditions, Jay & Mike made the drive Portsmouth, New Hampshire to attend the BMW Show & Shine. The BMW Show & Shine is a yearly event held by Bavarian Autosport to raise money for the Susan G. Komen Breast Cancer Foundation. This year the event raised more than $7,500 for the Foundation. Jay, Mike and over 1,000 more BMW enthusiasts from North America attended the event. There were many different BMW and Mini models on display - everything from the vintage models to more current models. Even though the weather did not cooperate, Mike and Jay were like kids in a candy store and had a great time. They were so excited about the event when they got home and are both looking forward to next years event...looks like it will become a tradition! Nothing wrong with that, it is a great time and it raises money for a great cause. I happy they were able to do some bonding and have fun taking part in something they both enjoy...CARS!
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!
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!
Monday, April 18, 2011
Toronto Trip
Last weekend we drove to Toronto for a surprise birthday party for one of our friends, Creston! It was a pretty nice drive, the roads are so much less bumpy as soon as you cross the province line into Ontario, and I was able to get some school work done. Arabella was great on the car ride and we didn't get in too late which was nice. 
Jay being silly! 
Look at the beautiful Toronto highways! We stayed with one of Jay's co-workers and his family since the birthday party for Creston was a surprise. Anthony, Angie and all 3 boys were so nice to let us stay with them. Arabella had fun playing with the "boys" as she called them and they were so tolerant of her! Saturday we were going to try and go explore a little bit of Toronto but it was raining terribly so we decided to grab some lunch and then a movie. We saw Hop - a cute new movie about the Easter Bunny. Arabella and 2 out of the 3 boys enjoyed it, so much so, they they fell asleep on the ride home!
On the way home, we had to stop at the ATM to get money for the sitter...and since I was in the back seat with windows that only went halfway down, Jay thought it would be funny to take a picture of me in the precarious position!
On Sunday morning, we woke up to snow, yes, snow - not a lot, but enough to remind us that it is only April and we do live in Canada so we can't rule it out!
After packing up, we headed over to the Austin's for brunch. Brunch was delicious and it was nice to spend time with Amy, Creston, Creston the 3rd and Ava. Jay and Creston had fun playing with the kids and Amy and I ran out to do a little bit of shopping! We all had a fun afternoon and before we knew it, it was time to head back home.
Jay being silly! 
Look at the beautiful Toronto highways! We stayed with one of Jay's co-workers and his family since the birthday party for Creston was a surprise. Anthony, Angie and all 3 boys were so nice to let us stay with them. Arabella had fun playing with the "boys" as she called them and they were so tolerant of her! Saturday we were going to try and go explore a little bit of Toronto but it was raining terribly so we decided to grab some lunch and then a movie. We saw Hop - a cute new movie about the Easter Bunny. Arabella and 2 out of the 3 boys enjoyed it, so much so, they they fell asleep on the ride home! 
Saturday night, we left Arabella and the boys with a baby sitter and headed out to Szwchuan Szwchaun for the party. Creston was so surprised when he walked in - he had no idea! We had a good food and a great time and it was nice to meet more of Jay's co-worker's. Happy 40th Birthday Creston - we are so happy we could celebrate with you! 
Surprise!! 
Jay and Creston - they started at CAT on the same day - 12 years ago! 
Silly boys!
On the way home, we had to stop at the ATM to get money for the sitter...and since I was in the back seat with windows that only went halfway down, Jay thought it would be funny to take a picture of me in the precarious position!
On Sunday morning, we woke up to snow, yes, snow - not a lot, but enough to remind us that it is only April and we do live in Canada so we can't rule it out!
After packing up, we headed over to the Austin's for brunch. Brunch was delicious and it was nice to spend time with Amy, Creston, Creston the 3rd and Ava. Jay and Creston had fun playing with the kids and Amy and I ran out to do a little bit of shopping! We all had a fun afternoon and before we knew it, it was time to head back home.
Sunday, February 20, 2011
On The Road Again
Last week, Arabella and I made a quick road trip to Connecticut to visit family and so we could bring Auntie Lori back to Canada with us for a visit. We made it over Pont Champlain and the frozen St. Lawrence River.
It was the perfect day for a drive and what should have been an uneventful trip back to the States turned into a nightmare of a drive. We made it through customs and while Arabella was taking a snooze in the back, I decided to have a snack. But as I was eating an apple, I was hit with a severe case of gastro. I will spare you the details, but needless to say, it wasn't pretty and I had flashbacks to the night of my bachelorette party. After I was done getting sick on the side of the highway in Vermont, a State Trooper stopped to ask if everything was OK, which was comforting, and I felt better so I thought I could make the rest of the drive. However, it wasn't going as good as I thought it would. I had to stop again and when I made it to Massachusetts, my dad had to come and pick us up and drive the rest of the way. Thank goodness he was able to come and rescue us. Thank you Dad! I was totally wiped out and Arabella was being so good. We went to bed early and laid low the next day. Arabella did have a fun time playing with the cats at Grampy's and she even got to feed Patches, the turtle. She and Grampy had fun playing with Playdoh and she even helped load the dishwasher.
On Thursday, we had dinner with Aunt Margo and Uncle Bill. It was nice to be able to spend a little time with them before we went to Auntie Lori's for the night. We had fun having a sleep over at Auntie's house before leaving the next morning to make the drive back home. We made a few last minute stops and then we stopped at the Yankee Candle store in Deerfield, Massachusetts and it was perfect timing since they were having their annual warehouse sale. I was able to stock up on some candles which is always a good thing. From there, we hit the road and made it back home.
We had a great trip back, it was nice to have Auntie Lori with us and Arabella rocked in the car...she made the whole road trip (6 hours each way) with no accidents...I really think we have the potty training down. You are awesome Arabella!
It was the perfect day for a drive and what should have been an uneventful trip back to the States turned into a nightmare of a drive. We made it through customs and while Arabella was taking a snooze in the back, I decided to have a snack. But as I was eating an apple, I was hit with a severe case of gastro. I will spare you the details, but needless to say, it wasn't pretty and I had flashbacks to the night of my bachelorette party. After I was done getting sick on the side of the highway in Vermont, a State Trooper stopped to ask if everything was OK, which was comforting, and I felt better so I thought I could make the rest of the drive. However, it wasn't going as good as I thought it would. I had to stop again and when I made it to Massachusetts, my dad had to come and pick us up and drive the rest of the way. Thank goodness he was able to come and rescue us. Thank you Dad! I was totally wiped out and Arabella was being so good. We went to bed early and laid low the next day. Arabella did have a fun time playing with the cats at Grampy's and she even got to feed Patches, the turtle. She and Grampy had fun playing with Playdoh and she even helped load the dishwasher.
On Thursday, we had dinner with Aunt Margo and Uncle Bill. It was nice to be able to spend a little time with them before we went to Auntie Lori's for the night. We had fun having a sleep over at Auntie's house before leaving the next morning to make the drive back home. We made a few last minute stops and then we stopped at the Yankee Candle store in Deerfield, Massachusetts and it was perfect timing since they were having their annual warehouse sale. I was able to stock up on some candles which is always a good thing. From there, we hit the road and made it back home.
We had a great trip back, it was nice to have Auntie Lori with us and Arabella rocked in the car...she made the whole road trip (6 hours each way) with no accidents...I really think we have the potty training down. You are awesome Arabella!
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