A Camp in the Adirondacks

While we were in the Adirondacks we were lucky enough to get invited by our dear friends to visit their camp for the day (we ended up going 2 days!).  The camp has been in their family since 1918 and the fifth generation is now enjoying it!

Our first day was overcast and chilly and therefore we spent the day hiking, playing and eating!  We were also witness to one incredible sunset!

Our second day (who can resist time on the lake and with friends?) was spent on the lake!  It was sunny and warm and a perfect day to sit on a dock or play in the water!

A highlight of the day was being offered a ride in this boat.  Neighbors across the lake own this 1920's boat and were kind enough to take us around the lake in her.  It is the most beautiful boat I've ever seen.  

Also?  There were doughnuts involved.  The doughnuts were available to purchase inside the local laundromat, naturally.  Of course, we couldn't resist.

Hall of Fame and Baltimore

Several weeks ago, we traveled to Baltimore to support and celebrate with our dear friend, Tim, as he was inducted into the Lacrosse Hall of Fame at his alma mater, Loyola.  It was a really special day (and a really big deal!) and I so enjoyed watching my first Lacrosse game!  We are so proud of Tim and were thrilled to be a small part of his day!

After the game and a celebratory gathering, we headed to the inner harbor to explore for a bit.  There we walked around, Grace found the coolest Barnes and Noble's she's ever seen, and a very cool playground was explored.  We look forward to visiting again!

Peppermint Hot Fudge Sauce for friends

I delivered a few gifts to friends today that I'm hoping will add some seasonal cheer to their weekend!  I made a double batch of peppermint hot fudge sauce, packaged it up in small mason jars, tied on candy cane toppings and added a pint of really yummy (local) ice cream.

While wandering the grocery store, I happened upon these darling miniature, one serve ice cream containers.  They fit the top of the mason jar perfectly and were adorable.  But alas, I figured it would be nice if my friend's families could have more than one spoonful each, so I'm filing the idea away for later because everything is cuter when it is smaller!

Weekend

Hello friends!  I took a bit of an unintended blog break because the hustle and bustle of the season won out and I was either too busy, too tired or too uninspired to blog!  But this weekend?  This weekend has been a perfect start to Christmas week.  We filled it just so with lovely Christmas activities and I feel ready to enjoy the next week leading up to Christmas.

Friday evening we spent with dear friends to see a live nativity.  It was beautiful.

Saturday morning was our annual Christmas breakfast with Kristin, Tim, Grace and Matthew.  It's always a highlight of the season!

Saturday evening we attended a Christmas party that was loads of fun and where Bryce was able to dance his heart out (seriously funny and fun!).  We joined friends for dinner beforehand for extra festivity!

We feel very blessed to have such good friends!

Prom- 80's style

Our fun friends, Tucker and Cathy, celebrated a big birthday this summer and decided to have an 80's prom themed party to mark the milestone (Tucker didn't get to attend a prom while in high-school!). Everyone was asked to come in appropriate formal wear and I loved how all the guests had such a great sense of humour and were good sports about it.  It was definitely the best prom I ever attended!

I wore my own prom dress from 1989!  I tried to get my hair as big as I possibly could, I even used rollers, but I still couldn't achieve the volume that I used to get to back in the day!

Bryce, being the good prom date that he is, even brought me a corsage!

Of course, every prom must have a balloon arch...

and a cheesy (note the wicker chair!) photo backdrop for the awkward and cheesy pictures that will be taken of happy couples.

Are you ready for a nice, hearty laugh?  1989.

Oh, yeah.