Turkey Day

This year, November was a blur. Midway through the month, Ms. Addie, her mom and her nephew came for a long awaited visit. It was a short one, but jam packed with fun. I don't think there was a moment that wasn't planned out to the minute. We took them on a tour of Sandy Hook and our area. They were able to climb the lighthouse at Twin Lights up the street, and Addie got to experience a one of a kind playgroup followed by dinner with friends. Luckily, the weather held out, and they were able to make it NYC several times. I even drove into NYC one night to meet them for dinner and the Lion King on Broadway. One of Addie's goals was to go to Carlo's Bakery in Hoboken. It's the home of the Cake Boss on TLC. So, on Saturday morning, we loaded into the mini and headed that way. There was a small line inside the store, and we recognized a few of the sisters that are also seen on the show, but the big moment was when Buddy himself came downstairs. He signed autographs and took pictures with anyone who wanted one. B took a picture of the girls and I with him, but unfortunately it didn't come out, so you'll just have to imagine it. He seems like just an ordinary guy who happens to be on TV. It was fun to meet him.

Like that, it was time to say goodbye to Addie and her family and hello to Mom & Dad. They arrived the day before Thanksgiving and got here just in time to pick Lise' up from school. It was the last day before the holiday, so the kids came pouring out of the building with pilgrim & Indian hats. It was cute.

We didn't have much prep work to do for the following day, so B and I took advantage of free babysitting and headed to NYC for the night. LSU basketball was playing in Madison Square Garden. LSU was outplayed by a mile, so we headed out just after half time and went over to meet our friend Richie in Hoboken for dinner. It was the first adult night we had had in a loooooonnnnngggg time, and I loved every minute of it.



The next day was Thanksgiving, and this year we forwent the turkey. It was all lobster for us. After dinner, we headed out to watch the sunset at Sandy Hook.





Once the celebration was over, it was time to get serious. Mom watched the kids, and Dad, B and I spent the next day painting. After all, we are moving.

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