Happy Autumn! Ok so I'm 3 days late, but for good reason! I was soaking up the beginnings of my favorite season! This past weekend Josh and I celebrated my birthday with a Fall trip!
Let's Go Yankees!
First Stop: New York City...to see the House that Ruth built in its final days. Having never been to Yankee stadium I was awestruck the better part of the night. New York loves its Yankees and the Yankees love New York (the won 3-2). My dad and brother surprised me by showing up; my dad tearing up as the game ended and the traditional "New York, New York" blared over the speakers.
"This is my goodbye" he said. A bittersweet moment for him, I appreciate his nostalgia. My dad saw the Yankees win and loose in their hay-day in that stadium; first with his father, then World Series' with his brother, and finally with his children. A moment in time I truly hope he never forgets, I know I wont.
Saturday was a day of travel, but not until having a long anticipated lunch with my beloved Chrissy Lee! It was wonderful to finally meet her and when we sat down for lunch I felt as though we'd been friends for ever, picking up right where we left off! Her main squeeze Oscar is a stand up guy and I sincerely hope to see them both again super soon.
Lunch on the water...
Next Stop: Gettysburg, PA. Site of the bloodiest battle in the Civil War and quite possibly the worlds cheapest beer (5 draft beers for 12 beans..oy!)
We stayed in my Uncle's apartment, built in the 1800's, complete with antiques, hand-hewn canopy beds, and a musket bullet in the door frame. Every little street in downtown Gettysburg begs to be strolled, I enjoyed soaking in all the beautiful Brownstones and little shops on our quick 2-block walk to the Town Square.
Gettysburg College is also a hop and a skip away, with robust lawns and ancient buildings. I highly recommend the brand-spankin' new Gettysburg Visitors Center which is highly interactive and contains an impressive collection of Civil War artifacts.
Yet still, nothing beats heading out to the battlefields to pay respect to the men who gave their lives for our Union. For our adventure we had 2 "tour guides", Britt and her boyfriend Mike. We hit Little Round Top, The Devil's Den, The PA monument, where I uncovered the name of a many times-Great Grandfather, and the site of Pickett's Charge. Being on the battlefields is like walking in a dream, it's exhilarating but sad and scary all at the same time. To be able to walk that Hallowed ground is something that I may never fully comprehend in my short lifetime.
Left: Little Round Top looking out to Devil's Den
Right: The Pennsylvania Monument
Britt is another friend who I was also thrilled to meet for the first time. Mike at one point said we were "The same person with different brains" We had a fun night of drinking, followed by a great day of "touristing" and sushi! She and Mike were a riot (I guess it's the Pennsylvania humor); they not only showed the hot spots, but introduced Josh and I to The Gingerbread Man and late nights at The Lincoln Diner. Britt was home from college on a fluke, so I feel blessed to have met not one, but two amazing friends this weekend! I hope there are many more meetups to come!
That about covers my Birthday weekend; It would be an understatement to call it a success.
Josh and I were able to steal quite a few moments and enjoying just being together, the best birthday gift of all.
Now I turn to Autumn, as I beckon at it's front door. There is cleaning to be done, decorations to be hung, garland to be made,bonfires to be had. And keep checking back too, I'm going to be taking this blog in some sort of semi-professional direction. Offering tips on how to stay Eco-friendly, Fashion, Recipes, and how to be an all around Martha Stewart.
I hope the first few days of Autumn were enjoyed by all. I know I soaked them in as much as one weekend will allow, but I won't stop until the first snow hits the ground (which here in Ohio, may be tomorrow).
Adeiu for now and Bonjour to Lady Autumn!
Let's Go Yankees!
First Stop: New York City...to see the House that Ruth built in its final days. Having never been to Yankee stadium I was awestruck the better part of the night. New York loves its Yankees and the Yankees love New York (the won 3-2). My dad and brother surprised me by showing up; my dad tearing up as the game ended and the traditional "New York, New York" blared over the speakers.
"This is my goodbye" he said. A bittersweet moment for him, I appreciate his nostalgia. My dad saw the Yankees win and loose in their hay-day in that stadium; first with his father, then World Series' with his brother, and finally with his children. A moment in time I truly hope he never forgets, I know I wont.
Saturday was a day of travel, but not until having a long anticipated lunch with my beloved Chrissy Lee! It was wonderful to finally meet her and when we sat down for lunch I felt as though we'd been friends for ever, picking up right where we left off! Her main squeeze Oscar is a stand up guy and I sincerely hope to see them both again super soon.
Lunch on the water...
Next Stop: Gettysburg, PA. Site of the bloodiest battle in the Civil War and quite possibly the worlds cheapest beer (5 draft beers for 12 beans..oy!)
We stayed in my Uncle's apartment, built in the 1800's, complete with antiques, hand-hewn canopy beds, and a musket bullet in the door frame. Every little street in downtown Gettysburg begs to be strolled, I enjoyed soaking in all the beautiful Brownstones and little shops on our quick 2-block walk to the Town Square.
Gettysburg College is also a hop and a skip away, with robust lawns and ancient buildings. I highly recommend the brand-spankin' new Gettysburg Visitors Center which is highly interactive and contains an impressive collection of Civil War artifacts.
Yet still, nothing beats heading out to the battlefields to pay respect to the men who gave their lives for our Union. For our adventure we had 2 "tour guides", Britt and her boyfriend Mike. We hit Little Round Top, The Devil's Den, The PA monument, where I uncovered the name of a many times-Great Grandfather, and the site of Pickett's Charge. Being on the battlefields is like walking in a dream, it's exhilarating but sad and scary all at the same time. To be able to walk that Hallowed ground is something that I may never fully comprehend in my short lifetime.
Left: Little Round Top looking out to Devil's Den
Right: The Pennsylvania Monument
Britt is another friend who I was also thrilled to meet for the first time. Mike at one point said we were "The same person with different brains" We had a fun night of drinking, followed by a great day of "touristing" and sushi! She and Mike were a riot (I guess it's the Pennsylvania humor); they not only showed the hot spots, but introduced Josh and I to The Gingerbread Man and late nights at The Lincoln Diner. Britt was home from college on a fluke, so I feel blessed to have met not one, but two amazing friends this weekend! I hope there are many more meetups to come!
That about covers my Birthday weekend; It would be an understatement to call it a success.
Josh and I were able to steal quite a few moments and enjoying just being together, the best birthday gift of all.
Now I turn to Autumn, as I beckon at it's front door. There is cleaning to be done, decorations to be hung, garland to be made,bonfires to be had. And keep checking back too, I'm going to be taking this blog in some sort of semi-professional direction. Offering tips on how to stay Eco-friendly, Fashion, Recipes, and how to be an all around Martha Stewart.
I hope the first few days of Autumn were enjoyed by all. I know I soaked them in as much as one weekend will allow, but I won't stop until the first snow hits the ground (which here in Ohio, may be tomorrow).
Adeiu for now and Bonjour to Lady Autumn!
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