Friday, September 28, 2012

Cadbury Screme Eggs.

I just discovered that my beloved Cadbury Creme Eggs tried to pull a fast one on me!  The little stinkers.  They've been hanging out incognito at our local grocery store.


THANK YOU CADBURY!!!!!

You just made my day.  And my week.  And pretty much my entire year.  

Tuesday, September 18, 2012

Cape Cod.

Last weekend, we took a mini trip to the peaceful land of Cape Cod.  We left Friday night and came back Saturday night, so it truly was a short trip.  We stayed in Centerville, an adorable little town on the south side of the cape.

When we got to our hotel, I admit to being taken aback by its charm.  Just take a look at these quaint windows.  What a happy surprise to stay in such a cute hotel.



On Saturday morning, Don and I went on a run together.  We didn't know the area at all, so we just picked a road and started running.  Our route took us through the streets and out to the neighboring town of Hyannis.  It was a decently nice run, but nothing too scenic.  When we got back, I told Don I was just going to continue running for another couple of miles.  Well...wanting to explore...I took a different route than we had taken in the beginning.  About 3 minutes down the road, I ran right. into. the. beach.  As it turns out, our hotel was literally 1/2 mile from the shore.

Why we didn't choose that road in the beginning is beyond me.  We could have had an awesome beach run!  Oh well.  We changed and headed out there right after I got back.


Our beach.  It was practically deserted when we got there.  It was very peaceful.


Don offered to test the water.  There was NO way I was getting in.  He didn't get in either.

New England beaches = freezing.


We went on a beautiful walk along the beach.  The sand was so soft, and perfect for walking.





Toes in the sand.


After the beach, we went exploring Main Street in Hyannis.  We stopped at an amazing art gallery where we purchased our first real piece of art!  It was SO cheap!  We couldn't turn it down.  I don't have a picture of it though because we still haven't taken it out of our car.  Oops.

We did snap this humorous photo, however.  While we were browsing, Don called me over and said, "to be...discontinued?"  Haha.  :)



Our other stops included the leather store, the fudge shop, the thrift store, and the Army Navy Store.  We found this beauty up on the walls of the Army Navy Store:

Welcome. to. our. life.


Ice cream at 11:00 AM.  Always.


After exploring Hyannis, we drove along the coast and stopped at various beaches along the way.  The Cape Cod beaches really are beautiful.  The sand reminds me of Florida!




We ended the evening in a little town called Chatham.  It also has a Main Street, which of course, we explored.  We ate dinner at The Red Nun, which was lovely.  I ordered clam chowder and fish tacos.  So New England of me!


Walking down Chatham Main Street.


This is the Chatham Lighthouse.  It was so pretty!  The adjacent beach was also quite a sight.




I love how much we have been able to explore the east coast.  We are so lucky.

Thursday, September 6, 2012

Labor Day Weekend.

Our Labor Day in a nutshell:

On Saturday morning, we decided to go on a little kayaking adventure!  Kayaking seems like an enjoyable Labor Day-y thing to do, right?

Trying to find the right size life vest.


Bundled up and ready to float.


On the water.



A little home video for the future kiddos...embarrassing.  But, I'll share.


View from the kayak!




After kayaking, we went home and grabbed a quick bite to eat at our favorite falafel place.  It's just around the corner from our apartment, and they make the best falafel wraps!  I had to go to work at 2, so we ate on the go.  We wanted time to make it to the bike shop so Don could introduce me to his favorite city cruiser.


I make funny faces when I eat. :(


The beautiful Linus bicycle.  I loved this bike!  Look at the space in the back for a perfect little commuter basket.  Oh, and it comes complete with silver bell.  *ding ding*

(Can't you picture me, happily cruising down the streets of Boston?!)   SO great.

Too bad it is loads of expensive.  A girl can dream!


Happy Labor Day!