SETTLING IN

The I'm-trying-to-sleep-stop-taking-pictures-of-me Face.

Chubbs was our biggest concern coming here. He's already a pretty clingy and neurotic dog (obviously in the cutest way possible), coupled with the Georgia heat we just weren't sure how he'd do. But we came to the conclusion that he'd be more depressed without his momma (me) if we left him with friends in PA than if we moved him with us. So he road (or should I say slept/snored) all the way down in his little bungalow, a.k.a the back of the MINI, and is doing great so far! It's like nothing ever changed. We walk him early in the morning and late at night to keep him out of the sun and he is happy as a clam.


Thank goodness, because I don't know what I'd do without that guy.

CITY TO SHORE 2011

This past weekend, the boy and I rode (his first time, my second) in the MS Society's City to Shore bike ride. It's a 75-mile ride from Philadelphia (well actually just outside of Philly in NJ) to Ocean City, NJ. It's a challenging ride, but a rewarding one. We had a great time riding together, hurting together and finishing together. After 6 hours on the bike, boy were we happy to cross that finish line and start the celebration!

Happy to be standing!



The bikes on top are as big as the car...



Of course I had to get a picture of the Mins, it's just so cute.

The rest of the weekend (Sunday) was spent relaxing, refueling and a couple errands (that's all we could get in for the day...our poor legs weren't moving too fast :/ ) BUT all that aside, we're already excited about next year.

LATELY...(via iPhone)

The garden has been out of control. It's slowing down now that it's dropping to the 40's at night, but I successfully made it through the summer without having to buy tomatoes, cucumbers, jalapenos, green peppers or basil.

I got a new car!
The Ford is still slowly giving out on me, by giving out on me I mean blowing through catalytic converters like they're cheap or something. After the third catalytic converter in 18 months failed, I decided it's time to invest in a new every-day car. The MINI! It's wonderful, like a go-kart for adults, and oh-so-cute. The Ford is still around, but strictly for hauling and camping because it sadly can't handle too much more. 



Best part? Although he wasn't able to make it to the test drive, Chubbs still fits!

 

Mica, being Mica.

Night out in Philadelphia for Heather's birthday! We hardly ever make it all the way into the city anymore because West Chester has so much going on, so it's nice to have an excuse to go every once in a while.

A visit with the almost-two-year-old (woah!) Nephew, Ryan. He is so much fun; we had a blast going to the zoo, playing in the founatin, getting ice cream, going swimming and just being silly together. He's such a cutie. 

Remebering 9.11

Fall is (un)officially here (I think 3 more days and it'll be official...)! But more importantly this also means my favorite beer, Oktoberfest, is available in our local brewery. The weather was beautiful so Pete and I checked out the Restaurant Festival in town on Sunday; the crowds were suffocating so we escaped into Iron Hill Brewery for a pint of Oktoberfest and a seasonal Sampler. The perfect Fall-ish Sunday afternoon :)