Mini-Anni break on the Cape!

After a slightly crazy day trying to get everything ready to go, dropping my car off in the shop and getting Mr Reesey-face where he was spending the weekend, we jumped in the car and headed south to the cape. On our way down we got some wonderfully exciting news!

My brother and his wife are expecting a girl! 

Once we checked into our hotel, we drove (but could have walked) down the street a bit for some dinner. Bear in Boots was highly rated in the area and I thought it would be a fun place to try! We took a picture for my brother :-)

Saturday we spent the day roaming the town of Falmouth and found this yummy store! We picked up a few treats and everything we got was UN-believably DELISH! There are apparently a few of them around New England so I plan to find the others - LOL

Chocolate down the left, ice cream, gelato and candy down the right. 

In our wanderings we also came across this car show on the lawn of the local library

I've never seen a door that slides inside the car instead of swinging open!

This one opened in many directions

This is what VOLVO used to look like!

And one of the coolest cars, a 1965 Honda convertible! It was awesome to see an older version Honda mixed in with the Ford's, Ferrari's, Chrysler's, and various muscle cars :-)

Sunday we visited with dear friends, Tim and Teri (and family that dropped by). Tim actually married us 5 yrs ago so it was a great way to spend our Sunday afternoon. We kayaked, grilled, and talked the night away! Before we knew it, the evening had passed and we scrambled to get home and crash before Monday morning came too soon!

Here's to another five years!

Anniversary

We've been married 5 years. Which means we've known each other for a decade!! whew!
We are off for a mini-vacation over the weekend. I'll be back with pictures soon!

TRADITIONAL GIFT: Wood is the traditional gift for the 5th anniversary.  Suggested gifts are a wooden clock, wooden music box, statue or something as simple as a wooden picture frame to display a special picture, possibly from your anniversary or wedding day.   

MODERN GIFT: Silverware is the modern gift for the 5th anniversary.  Some silverware ideas are a vase, silver flatware or a silver picture frame to display that special photo.

GEMSTONE: Sapphire is a very hard stone and its history dates back to biblical times.  It is thought that the tablets containing the Ten Commandments were made from sapphire.  It was also thought that the earth rested on a huge piece of sapphire which in turn reflected the sun and gave the sky its bluish color.  Royalty has worn sapphire to symbolize wisdom, holiness, virtue and good fortune. Suggested sapphire gifts include rings, pendants, earrings, bracelets.

FLOWER: Daisies are the flowers associated with the 5th anniversary. The Daisy symbolizes love, purity, loyalty and innocence. Women appreciate flowers anytime, but giving daisies for the 5th anniversary shows her that you took the time to research the traditional flower gift.

Weekend Travels

As Matt has been spending his weekends working on Grad school, I've been traveling! This past weekend it was to RI for the day. I brought Reesey-face with me and we had a great time toodling around with my parents. Brunch at the Modern Diner - which is awesome! - then running some errands for Halloween and fall decor. We also made a stop at DSW - always dangerous!

 Mum found this red Sperry's in the clearance section!

 SUPER cute with plaid down the sides :-)

 I found a pair of Charcoal grey wool Sperry's which will be great as the weather turns cooler.

 I took this picture in JoAnn's for Kel ;-)

 And the reason for being at JoAnn's was a Halloween pattern (no dice) 

and some leaf garland to update my fall grapevine wreath (success!)

I left the ribbon on from last year and just added 2 garlands of leaves and berries. 

The leaves help the wreath show up against the black front door. 

(My handsome Reese too!)

Next up: I've picked up a couple new things for Halloween/Fall for the inside of the house too! Right now they are all massed on the mantle, but I hope to have them organised soon to show you!