Happy Halloween/Happy Snow Day!

Ok, ok... so we are a little behind in posting our entries. We've been a little lazy lately. Nonetheless, we should post about each of our respective parents visit to CT. I am done with my entry. Ben just has to complete his now :o)

My parents were able to make it to CT for the first time over Halloween wknd. Before I absolutely forget what we did, I better publish it! First off, CT is my favorite in the FALL! Actually, fall is my absolute favorite season! With all the trees and their beautiful colors - who wouldn't love it? Sitting at a stop light, being stuck in traffic, running errands is FUN now - with all the pretty scenery to sit back and enjoy. I was hoping our parents could make it out specifically during the fall to share its beauty. While there were several things on our 'to-do list' with our parents we had to improvise bc time was limited, naturally.

Above, is a picture we took along our 4 mile walk right by our townhouse. Ben & I love walking through the gorgeous neighborhood that extends behind our place and couldn't wait to show our parents the HUGE houses and colorful landscape.

In route on our walk.

Just another nice photo opt. Note: Mom is a FAN of Dunkin' Donuts now (a New England must-have).
Not quite 'beach' weather, but we were bound and determined to take my parents to the beach for another walk - followed by some fresh seafood. Dad tried the New England special: Lobster Roll! He's hungry for more, next visit. haha. I LOVE them too! Poor Mom (allergic to shellfish) can't indulge in lobster and butter on a toasted hot dog bun.

For some mom/daughter time...my mom also showed me how to make her famous apple pie! Since Ben & I were away from family for Thanksgiving, the holiday was going to feel a bit 'weird'. Ben & I discussed our families traditional meals and we were going to miss my mom's apple pie, among other things...like our families too! We used the fresh apples Ben & I picked the week before my parents arrived. (The apple orchard was also an adventure that should have been blogged about! Maybe I'll add those pictures someday too, completely out-of-sequence?) Anyway, it was sad to see them go back to NE - but I'm so happy we got some great pictures and shared good memories of our first fall in CT!
HAPPY HALLOWEEN!
-OR- should I say...Happy snow day!! After all, it's Feb 1st now and due to all the nasty weather I'm home and updating our blog (FINALLY)! It's been SOOOOO great to have 2-3 day work weeks! I'm loving the snow! It's so beautiful too!