Saturday, October 4, 2008

Attention Leaf Peepers:

If you want to catch the New England foliage, come quickly! Lucas and I took a lovely drive on Thursday to a nearby resort town and the colors were just amazing. I did take a ton of photos that I should post, but, meh...maybe later. The very best part of our drive? Ben and Jerry's ice cream and an awesome resale shop where I picked the kid up a LL Bean squall jacket and matching snow pants for $20 bucks. I got home and tossed them right in the washer with some Tide and splash of fabric softener and now they're as good as new! Who knew you could find such a bargain in a pricey resort town?


AND...it's my dear, sweet Mom's birthday today and we made a yummy big brunch for her and her friends. Lucas spent the morning telling all who would listen that each one of her presents was his plan, that the cake was his plan, that the cards were his plan for her big day. He did actually make her cake himself (German chocolate with caramel coconut pecan frosting...YUM), save putting it in the oven and taking it out, which is a big deal for a four year old and he was proud as a peacock, as can only be expected. I got a big fat piece of that cake to bring for dinner...best dinner I've eaten all week, if you ask me.

4 comments:

Anonymous said...

When I called your mom this morning, she sounded to happy and proud to have family and friends spend her birthday morning with her! Thanks for all you did!
ILYOMTYCESx2AM

Kellan said...

What a great deal you got! And a beautiful trip on top of it!

Hope you sweet mother had a wonderful Birthday! Hope you had a good weekend too.

See you - Kellan

Anonymous said...

Sounds like a pretty awesome coupla days!

Happy birthday to your Mom.

I see you posted one picture of the beautiful leaves--but I want more!

Anonymous said...

Hehehe "leaf peepers" Haven't heard that word since I left Vermont.

In Colorado we just call them "Damn Texans" and people who come up to see "the colors" or "the aspen change."

*sigh* I miss New England.