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1 week ago
7/14/08
The Week Things Happened
Andy and I had a wonderful time in Connecticut. The traffic was "on the other side" both ways and we listened to the radio instead of "The Big Comfy Couch" CD over and over and over and over ....
I don't have any pictures yet because we used a disposable camera so we could leave the digital one with the grandparents, but as soon as I get them on a CD I will post them. The aquarium was so much fun - Andy was like a little kid in the touch tank! We kept saying how much the Maddie and Katie would have loved it, but at the same time we could see them splashing water everywhere! I think in a few years we will go back up just the four of us for a family vacation.
Of course we had a great time at the casinos, too! I won $80 playing craps (I learned to play years ago on a cruise) and we met a lot of nice people who just wanted to keep the game going and have fun. We ate at fabulous (albeit casual) restaurants and wait until you see the huge plate of raw oysters and clams that Andy chowed down.
While we were exploring downtown Mystic we stopped at a local pub for a pint and talked to some of the locals who were so nice to us and we learned all about how much they love where they live. It was a great experience we wouldn't get any other way. Andy loves trying new beer and even though I really don't drink, I sampled a chardonney (I don't even know if I am spelling that right!).
Of course the trip would not have been complete without a back injury for Rose! Yep - I fell in the shower on Tuesday morning, right before we were going to Mystic Seaport. It shook me up a bit and I have a black-and-blue nail (and bum) to show for it, but thankfully it wasn't too bad. Although when I went to my chiropracter when I got home it sounded like firecrackers going off in my back.
We missed the girls so much and we were so happy to see them when we got home! My mom and Andy's parents ran the place like clockwork (even with all those empty ice cream cups in the garbage can) and the girls hardly even knew we were gone. They absolutely love being with their grandparents and it makes us feel so good knowing that they probably have more fun with the three of them than with us! Thank you Grandma, Grammy & Poppy!!! If it weren't for you guys we would never be able to do half the things we do!!!
One more happening this week - on Thursday morning our main line from the house to the sewer backed up - but thankfully Andy's dad saw it before any real damage was done. The slop sink in the basement was filled to the brim and then the toliet on the first level overflowed. We had the plumber over and $300 later I was able to use my water again! It's always something.
I don't have any pictures yet because we used a disposable camera so we could leave the digital one with the grandparents, but as soon as I get them on a CD I will post them. The aquarium was so much fun - Andy was like a little kid in the touch tank! We kept saying how much the Maddie and Katie would have loved it, but at the same time we could see them splashing water everywhere! I think in a few years we will go back up just the four of us for a family vacation.
Of course we had a great time at the casinos, too! I won $80 playing craps (I learned to play years ago on a cruise) and we met a lot of nice people who just wanted to keep the game going and have fun. We ate at fabulous (albeit casual) restaurants and wait until you see the huge plate of raw oysters and clams that Andy chowed down.
While we were exploring downtown Mystic we stopped at a local pub for a pint and talked to some of the locals who were so nice to us and we learned all about how much they love where they live. It was a great experience we wouldn't get any other way. Andy loves trying new beer and even though I really don't drink, I sampled a chardonney (I don't even know if I am spelling that right!).
Of course the trip would not have been complete without a back injury for Rose! Yep - I fell in the shower on Tuesday morning, right before we were going to Mystic Seaport. It shook me up a bit and I have a black-and-blue nail (and bum) to show for it, but thankfully it wasn't too bad. Although when I went to my chiropracter when I got home it sounded like firecrackers going off in my back.
We missed the girls so much and we were so happy to see them when we got home! My mom and Andy's parents ran the place like clockwork (even with all those empty ice cream cups in the garbage can) and the girls hardly even knew we were gone. They absolutely love being with their grandparents and it makes us feel so good knowing that they probably have more fun with the three of them than with us! Thank you Grandma, Grammy & Poppy!!! If it weren't for you guys we would never be able to do half the things we do!!!
One more happening this week - on Thursday morning our main line from the house to the sewer backed up - but thankfully Andy's dad saw it before any real damage was done. The slop sink in the basement was filled to the brim and then the toliet on the first level overflowed. We had the plumber over and $300 later I was able to use my water again! It's always something.
7/6/08
7/5/08
The Countdown Starts!
How excited am I? We are taking our first vacation alone since the girls are born! Starting tomorrow! Is it wrong that I am this happy?
Our five-year anniversary is Sunday and we going to Connecticut for three days. We are going to do the Mystic-Mohegan Sun trip. On our schedule is the Mystic Aquarium, Mystic Seaport, Mohegan Sun for dinner and 25-cent slots, and general exploring. It looks like rain everyday but we don't care a bit! I have actually been feeling like I have been coming down with a cold and was afraid that we wouldn't be able to go, but Andy declared that even if we stay in the hotel room and sleep for three days WE ARE GOING.
The girls will be well taken care of - my mom will watch them the first night and Andy's parents will watch them the second. I am sure I will miss them and call a million times, but I know that the girls will have the time of their lives (and so will the grandparents).
If we win big at Mohegan Sun I'll be sure to let you all know, although you'll probably hear me screaming all the way in New Jersey.
Here is a picture of us on our Honeymoon in WDW 5 years ago.
7/4/08
Pictures from the Fourth
Andy and my mom took the girls to the Annual Fouth of July BBQ at the Spagnuolo's - where they also celebrated my cousin Emma's 11th birthday. I ended up staying home because my semi-cold has turned into a sinus infection (I believe) and it feels like someone is stabbing my head with an icepick. I really hope my doctor is open tomorrow morning.
My mom was on camera duty and took some great shots of the day - it looks like all the kids had a great time outside. Enjoy!
Happy Fourth of July!
Happy 4th everyone! This picture is actually from 2006 - my cousin Mary Ann got the bibs and the hats for the girls that year. (Thanks, Mary Ann!)I'll take some pics today and post them up later.
Have a fun day!
7/1/08
"Shed"ding the Pounds (from the garage)
Andy loves a good project. He loves doing things himself (when he has the time, that is) and nothing is too big! His latest project is our new shed. I wanted to be able to park the minivan in the garage during the winter and during the nicer months have it be an extension of the driveway for the girls to play in as they get older. My brother, Eric, recommended a Rubbermaid shed for all Andy's lawn toys - so off we went to The Home Deep. Andy and my mom put it up this weekend, and it went up really quickly - and then they got to the roof. Apparently "this" piece had to fit into "that" one and it took them a while to sort it all out. But they did a great job and it came out wonderful!
Because we are a bit of a rolling hill, Andy and my Uncle Pat built a platform to place the shed on so it would be level. (Thanks, Uncle Pat!)
Andy then put planks on it and then the base of the shed.
He-Man and She-ra (Andy and my mom) brought the walls and ceiling over the area one-by-one. (Thanks, Mom!)
Putting up the walls and the center beam for the roof.
I still have to take a picture of the finished product! Stay tuned!
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