{WE “SHOWERED” OAKLEY WITH LOVE!}

This weekend I threw a Baby shower for my best friend, Oakley. Her little Scarlett is Due December 10^th, and I couldn’t be more excited for her. Not only does she get a little girl but, Claire gets a best friend. With the help of my dear friends Ashley and Christiana, it all came together and it was just perfect. All the effort and love that went into it was more than worth it. I couldn’t ask for a more loyal and loving best friend and I just know she is going to make an amazing mom. Oak I love you!

{FROM NY to QUEBEC}

And so the Cruise began. It was ten whole days and we really did have a fun time relaxing, and spending time with each other and his parents, which we don’t get to do very often. But believe me, I did have my crazy mom moments. One night I even cried! Who knew you could miss a little person so much. However I am pretty sure she didn’t miss me much, if at all. Every time I called, my family reassured me just how happy and unaffected she was by my absence. This didn’t really surprise me. Anyway, we really did have a great time and were so grateful for the time we got to spend together. We will be sure to do it again soon. But next time, I think we will keep it at a week. I don’t think I can take another two week trip again.

New England Highlights:

- My all time favorite was Quebec. I was more than intimidated by all the people speaking French, but it gave me the opportunity to use the little that I know. Oh and everything was so beautiful. I felt like I was in Europe.

- We loved seeing all the little Cape Cod style towns

- We went to Prince Edward Island where we experienced the #1 ice cream in the WORLD. I’m serious. It is ranked #1.

- We got to tour the infamous Breakers Mansion that the Vanderbilt’s owned.

- We enjoyed the delicious Pop Overs at the Jordan Pond Restaurant, in Bar Harbor, Maine.

- Went to the Bay of Fundy to witness their 40 ft tides. Brian and Ruth were VERY entertained.

- I got my first massage in a VERY long time.