We have arrived up in Albany and are all ready to get this wedding thing done! This week, dad and Matthew have been exclusively savoring every retail opportunity that New York presents them with. They have not stopped shopping one little bit! There have been some funny stories along the way that I can’t wait…
Countdown…
In approximately 8 hours, we’ll all be together… I’m excited! Fresh towels and clean sheets await them after their long, long flight. I made a huge and delicious Shepherd’s Pie for dinner and Bill made a gorgeous mouthwatering Apple Pie for dessert. Then they can have a beautiful long sleep in our cozy apartment. Tomorrow……
Friday night at Carnegie Hall
Last Friday night, we had our awesome date night at Carnegie Hall to see Joel McHale perform as part of the New York Comedy Festival! It was the first time there for both of us and it was a fantastic night out. We started with dinner at the little French bistro nearby on Broadway, Brasserie…
Just around the corner… Thanksgiving!
The next couple of months are going to be a bit frantic… with the wedding, Christmas, travel and also in between, Thanksgiving! I have grown to LOVE Thanksgiving. It is such a beautiful holiday – just being thankful and spending time with those you love. Bill is very passionate about Thanksgiving and it has definitely…
Great Ocean Road Day 1
With regards to our Australia trip back in April, my last post was about Sunday of our first week. On Monday we would embark on an adventure to my favourite place in the world – the Great Ocean Road. With the Great Ocean Road, I have camped (as in bush camping – no showers or…
What Bill thinks we should have as our song…
Listen to the words!!! … but seriously we had a song picked out within a couple of weeks of being engaged. ‘Tis a surprise!
The 2nd song I couldn’t get him to agree to…
This song DEFINES love.
Wedding Song No. 1 that Bill said no to
Don’t you think this would bring some Aussie-ness to the reception?!
Day trip to the Hamptons
I have been going through old photos in iPhoto and have realized just how much I have not blogged about. Over summer we decided to take a day trip to the Hamptons. The main aim was to check out Ina Garten’s house, do some sightseeing and see what the fuss was all about. For brunch…
Marathon Sunday
Our little neighbourhood is just a super buzz of activity lately. When we decided to pick this apartment, we really had no idea about activities in the area but with stoop sales and fairs right through summer Halloween last week and then the marathon this weekend, we are really enjoying the community spirit of the…