Back Home, For Now

We are all back home safe and sound. The Boston trip was everything that we could have hoped for...

*A new Suit*

*Hanging with Friends Exploring*

*Addy checking out the Rabbit with Sierra*

*Beautiful Wife / Beautiful Baby at the Inn*

*The Sun behind us, Exploring JP*

I have to thank Craig, Lauren and Sierra for being a big reason that our trip was so much fun. The yet to be disclosed "business" of the trip is still in the stage of not being ready to be let out, but it ended up not being as stressful as I thought it would be. In the end I feel a great sense of accomplishment and excitement for the future, with whatever comes next. We'll probably be seeing you again soon Boston...

Along for the Ride in Boston

The drive out to Boston went by so fast. Addy slept almost the whole way, until the last rest stop on the Mass Pike. We had a quick rest stop...

...Changed Addy's diaper and let her break the shackles of the car seat before we were on our way again, Destination: Boston and our first face to face meet up with our internet buds Craig, Lauren and Sierra.

I've heard a lot about the sadistic nature of choosing to drive through Boston's winding and seemingly unplanned road structures, but it really didn't seem that bad even when we missed a turn (or two). The drive was also beautiful, I love history and architecture so it already felt just like home.

We pulled up out front of Craig and Lauren's place with an excitement in the air and an anticipation brought on by my daily ichat convos with Craig. The door opens, I commence to giving Craig a bro hug and Lauren and Sierra a hug like old friends. It was instantly comfortable. Strangely enough this was real life and I didn't have the desire to have my phone glued to my hand the whole time documenting and sharing, I just sat back for the ride and enjoyed the night. With that being said, Addy and Sierra got along great and we so cute (see instagram accounts), and I just had to capture this moment: Addy climbing in the rocking wooden car with Sierra and enjoying their own ride.

Boston: Day 1 and I'm already loving it.

See You Tomorrow Boston.

I got some exciting news last week that is leading Me, Addy and Rach on a last minute trip to Boston. As you can see by my face above... pretty stoked. Of course the news (to be revealed at a later date) is in itself exciting, but there is another part of this trip that I am really looking forward to. I am going to be meeting some internet buds in person for the first time. I've talked to Craig for years now, pretty much daily, but up to tomorrow I didn't have the ability to reach out and give him a bro hug... but that is about to change. Not to mention that his family is so rad, it's going to be a voltron like super family party. I know that Lauren and Rach are going to get along so well (I can't wait to meet her as well). But how about Addy meeting Sierra... I see BFF's in the making. I'm also hoping to meet up with Adriana and Michael for the icing on the cake... Boston... HERE WE COME.

I'm packing up my work station and bringing it along, there really isn't ever a break for that, Sites need to launch! It's going to be a fun trip, I'm hoping to share some photos soon. 

We're almost off (and falling behind)

I would like to apologize for missing "Blog Design Pointers". Due to the last minute trip... I have run into last minute organizing, along with finishing up what I had on my schedule already. I am going to move it to a different day this week, so check back. For now, I'll let you in on a couple of the last minute reasons I have missed some posts...

I have to bring all of my work with me including my computer. I had to order a travel case, and figure out the best way to get my whole set up down to Miami... I think I ready to get some work done... in the sun : )

Rachel decided that we should all bake a bunch of goodies to bring on the trip. I think we may need an extra piece of luggage.

I pulled out our bags and luggage. i feel like we've been organizing our clothes for days. I'm finally have all of my clothes jammed in. I put all of Addy's clothes right on top, hence the bright lively prints, those aren't my boxer briefs... didn't I mention those are my drawers of choice? AND, why not bring my straw hat, that's what people where in Miami, right?

I'm feeling a little beat, we have to leave VERY early in the morning. I just got everything organized with my brother to drop us off at the airport, I don't think he was too stoked when I told him what time we had to leave. Hey, I used to change his diaper, he owes me : )

I'm going to be doing a lot of work and a bunch of postings on our trip, so check back. If you don't already follow me on instagram, do so, because I'm going to be on there a lot as well. Next time you see me, I'm going to be wearing white jeans and a teal button up with no socks and loafers... be prepared!

Pissarro Exhibit at the Clark

Rachel and I have been talking about making it out to the Pissarro Exhibit at The Clark Art Museum since it opened back in June. All things Life and Child, have been keeping us away, but being that this was the last weekend and the Planets aligned for us, we made it out. It was a rainy Fall day, but beautiful none the less and the colorful tree lined drive was art in itself. As is common in our baby filled life we arrived and tended to her every need for about a half hour and then we were off to explore. Addy must now climb up every set of stairs (aided of course), and climb they did, excited to see the paintings that lay just out of sight. 

I was slightly bummed when I was told that I couldn't take photos once we were inside the exhibit, but I did snap this photo right before we went in.

It was a great exhibit, I've always been a big fan of the Impressionists and this was great display focused on portraits and scenes focused on people. Addy really wanted to walk around the room, I thought this may be a distraction (and possible annoyance) for the very packed house of people intent on taking in this possible once in a lifetime viewing, but many were just as happy to see this cute kid walking around holding Daddy's hand and yealling, ooohhhing and ahhhing and in general hogging some of Pissarro's spotlight. We did have to make it slightly brief and kept moving to some of the other things that were being exhibited, and for Addy to exhibit her cuteness. We stopped at the gift shop at the end of the day and picked up a new set of board books for Addy. Pretty awesome.

After everything was packed up, we were about to leave I had to take a shot of part of the Pissarro bio leading upstairs, it described the day nicely... it was pretty...

actually, I would more likely call it...

Vermont Part Two

... Following our first action packed day, we slept well. But Addy definitely let us know early that it was time to start another awesome day... in Vermont.

We were up quick fast and got a quick Breakfast. Back at the room, we packed everything up and got ready to check out. Although we were leaving the Inn, we still had a full day ahead of us before we head back to NY.

Goodbye room....

GoodBye Inn...

... Hello...  Hay stuffed Wizard of Oz scene, complete with Yellow Brick Road.

A pumpkin amongst pumpkins.

I didn't quite get this photo op, were we supposed to be a second head? But what the heck, let's go with it.

We had never gone through a corn maze, despite our cornfield surrounded upbringing... better late than never.

...And back to NY we went.

Vermont Part One

To our surprise, at a visit to Adeline's Grammy's house last week, we were given an envelope... with a gift inside. Our family had sprung for an awesome weekend B&B in Arlington Vermont. This was a gift to celebrate our 4th wedding anniversary, so maybe you would think that just the two of us would go and have a quiet weekend... that's not how we roll. We packed up the car Friday afternoon with one big bag of clothes for Mommy and Daddy, a bag of diapers with wet bag and cloths, a bag full of toys and baby books, a breast pump and parts, & a bag full of Baby clothes... AND a Cute little Baby... we hit the road, destination The Arlington Inn. It was a short drive (about an hour and a half) we were blessed with a sleeping baby for the whole beautiful, hilly, tree lined ride! The Inn is beautiful, not unlike a home we would have in our alternate wealthy mid 1800's life.

We settled in, to our beautiful room, and got ready for our 6:00 reservations... fine dining with an 11 month old, we are brave! A little polish and we are good to go.

After dinner we went to the Northshire book store. This was one of the best bookstores I've ever been to, their kids section was huge and included a play area. We left with a book for Mama, a book for Dada, and 4 for Baby. Addy had fallen asleep in the car, so when we got back to our room, we quietly put her into bed for the night. Rachel and I sat up reading our books and taking breaks to discuss the following day, but didn't want to stay up too late... we had a ton planned. We were up and out to breakfast as early as allowed by baby. We all shared a nice meal in the Inn's Breakfast room.

Daddy changed Addy's outfit after breakfast, and was sure to make sure it matched his... and we put this day in gear... and we're off...

TO BE CONTINUED...