On Saturday, I watched the snow fall from the freezing indoors while wearing my coat, headband, and blankets and drinking multiple cups of hot cocoa topped with whipped cream and cinnamon.
On Sunday, I attempted to buy the makings of meatballs and sauce, but the grocery stores weren't selling perishables. So I caught up on ironing, as the cable was out. Thankfully, Peter made the heat work and made it so we were able to take hot showers WOOHOO! Went to church, which was running by generators. Got home right before my hubby (who worked all day Sunday), and came back to working cable, and the news that school was cancelled for Monday.
Today, so far I am relaxing in the heated house. I'll probably have more hot cocoa and try another grocery store. And I'll do some laundry. But I'm excited that I was able to sleep until 9!
Oh New England, you have some crazy weather!
Monday, October 31, 2011
Thursday, October 27, 2011
Fall is...
Fall is...
Leaves changing to brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red (my fav)
Apples
Baking
Pumpkin anything (my favorites this season - pumpkin coffee, beer, waffles, creme brulee, and hopefully this weekend, pancakes!)
Pumpkin and regular candy corn
Getting chillier
Acorn squash
Halloween
I'm enjoying this New England fall sooo much...except for the damp/mold that has decided to give me a killer cold/cough and makes me feel like sleeping all day everyday!
Leaves changing to brilliant shades of yellow, orange, and red (my fav)
Apples
Baking
Pumpkin anything (my favorites this season - pumpkin coffee, beer, waffles, creme brulee, and hopefully this weekend, pancakes!)
Pumpkin and regular candy corn
Getting chillier
Acorn squash
Halloween
I'm enjoying this New England fall sooo much...except for the damp/mold that has decided to give me a killer cold/cough and makes me feel like sleeping all day everyday!
Friday, October 14, 2011
Sarah and John 10/10/11
This past weekend was Sarah & John's wedding. It was a fun-filled weekend of wedding stuff, and it was amazing! They truly could not have asked for better weather, it was a beautiful 70+ degree weekend, blue skies, and amazing light.
On Friday evening, we had a Hine/Spear dinner in Southbury. We got to meet John's brother Grant, his wife Kelly, and their two little girls Kendal and Cami. It was so much fun to see everyone, and get to know them a little better. Then Tim and I had a drink with my parents, and then Sarah and I went "shopping" for jewelry in my mom's jewelry boxes!
On Saturday, we went to Crossfit, and I did my first WOD (workout of the day). It went pretty well, I even carried Tim for almost 200 meters, but I dropped him when we were almost there...oops! Afterwards, the ladies (Sarah, Lisa, Lauren and I) went to the salon to get our hair done for pictures. We had the dress rehearsal at the sailing center, then headed over to Platt's Farm to take photos. I am so excited to see the professional pictures, they are going to be fantastic! Sarah's friend Desirae was the photographer, and she is amazing! That night we had a wonderful rehearsal dinner hosted by John's parents, complete with a video of Sarah and John. It was lovely. We finished off the evening by having a drink with Nora and Joe :)
On Sunday, my dad and I went shopping - he was nice enough to chauffeur me around to get pie ingredients. Then I made 6 pumpkin pies with the help of Nora. In all, I made 12 pies for the wedding...it was a lot of work, but so much fun to make the pies for Sarah and John! Tim went golfing and out to dinner for John's bachelor party. That night I was pretty exhausted, but hung out with some fun ladies and helped Momma Hine at the sailing center. She, by the way, did the most amazing job on the reception decorations, with the help of Mrs. D and a few others. They completely transformed the place!
On Monday, it was finally WEDDING DAY! We got up early to get ready, and headed to Hamden to hike Sleeping Giant! The hike up was beautiful, and then we started the ceremony. It was a beautiful ceremony, and it was such a joy to see them get married! We hiked back down, and headed for the reception - it was so much fun, with amazing food (sushi station anyone?), drink, dancing, and speeches. John's niece Cami was the hit of the dance floor - she isn't even two yet and was out there more than anyone else!
It was so wonderful to see the intense, beautiful love that John and Sarah have for each other - I can't wait to hang out with them in their new home in St. Louis. They are in Hawaii for their honeymoon right now, and I'm a little jealous :)
We love you both so much. Sarah, you were a beautiful princess bride. We are so happy that you found such a wonderful man to spend your life with. John, we are so happy to have you as a part of our crazy family :)
Photos totally out of order and courtesy of me, Kelly Spear, and the amazingly talented Lauren Volo - her website is http://www.laurenvolo.com/ and you should absolutely check her out!
On Friday evening, we had a Hine/Spear dinner in Southbury. We got to meet John's brother Grant, his wife Kelly, and their two little girls Kendal and Cami. It was so much fun to see everyone, and get to know them a little better. Then Tim and I had a drink with my parents, and then Sarah and I went "shopping" for jewelry in my mom's jewelry boxes!
On Saturday, we went to Crossfit, and I did my first WOD (workout of the day). It went pretty well, I even carried Tim for almost 200 meters, but I dropped him when we were almost there...oops! Afterwards, the ladies (Sarah, Lisa, Lauren and I) went to the salon to get our hair done for pictures. We had the dress rehearsal at the sailing center, then headed over to Platt's Farm to take photos. I am so excited to see the professional pictures, they are going to be fantastic! Sarah's friend Desirae was the photographer, and she is amazing! That night we had a wonderful rehearsal dinner hosted by John's parents, complete with a video of Sarah and John. It was lovely. We finished off the evening by having a drink with Nora and Joe :)
On Sunday, my dad and I went shopping - he was nice enough to chauffeur me around to get pie ingredients. Then I made 6 pumpkin pies with the help of Nora. In all, I made 12 pies for the wedding...it was a lot of work, but so much fun to make the pies for Sarah and John! Tim went golfing and out to dinner for John's bachelor party. That night I was pretty exhausted, but hung out with some fun ladies and helped Momma Hine at the sailing center. She, by the way, did the most amazing job on the reception decorations, with the help of Mrs. D and a few others. They completely transformed the place!
On Monday, it was finally WEDDING DAY! We got up early to get ready, and headed to Hamden to hike Sleeping Giant! The hike up was beautiful, and then we started the ceremony. It was a beautiful ceremony, and it was such a joy to see them get married! We hiked back down, and headed for the reception - it was so much fun, with amazing food (sushi station anyone?), drink, dancing, and speeches. John's niece Cami was the hit of the dance floor - she isn't even two yet and was out there more than anyone else!
It was so wonderful to see the intense, beautiful love that John and Sarah have for each other - I can't wait to hang out with them in their new home in St. Louis. They are in Hawaii for their honeymoon right now, and I'm a little jealous :)
We love you both so much. Sarah, you were a beautiful princess bride. We are so happy that you found such a wonderful man to spend your life with. John, we are so happy to have you as a part of our crazy family :)
Photos totally out of order and courtesy of me, Kelly Spear, and the amazingly talented Lauren Volo - her website is http://www.laurenvolo.com/ and you should absolutely check her out!
The getaway car
Photo courtesy Lauren Volo
The Castle Ceremony
Photo courtesy Kelly Spear
The dancing Hineys
Photo courtesy Lauren Volo
The amazing flowers by Dina Daddario
Beautiful Maid of Honor Lisa
Photo courtesy Lauren Volo
My beautiful mother in law
Photo courtesy Lauren Volo
My pumpkin pie!
Beautiful reception
Hubby and Me
Photo courtesy Lauren Volo
The sweetheart table at the rehearsal dinner
Peter & Katie 10/1/11
A few weekends ago, our dear friends Peter and Katie were married in an intimate ceremony in Manchester,Vermont. It was an emotional, beautiful, amazing wedding. We were so blessed to be a part of it.
It started on Friday night, after arriving at the house Katie's parents were staying in at the rehearsal BBQ. We arrived late because driving anywhere from Southern CT on a Friday night takes forever! We got to spend time with the bride and groom, and other friends and ended the evening with apples from a tree in the yard and sitting on the porch. It was lovely. After, Tim and I had *some* difficulties in finding the house we were staying in, and had to return to the house that Katie's parents were in- we were thankful for a place to stay :)
On Saturday, we spent the day resting up for the wedding. It was rainy and cold, so staying warm inside was the best thing to do. We got ready for the wedding, and arrived just in time. Katie was absolutely stunning, and the love in the room was palpable. They said the most beautiful, touching vows I have ever heard. I bawled. The speeches were wonderful, the dinner was delicious, and the dancing was a blast.
Thank you Peter and Katie, for letting us share in this special day with you!
It started on Friday night, after arriving at the house Katie's parents were staying in at the rehearsal BBQ. We arrived late because driving anywhere from Southern CT on a Friday night takes forever! We got to spend time with the bride and groom, and other friends and ended the evening with apples from a tree in the yard and sitting on the porch. It was lovely. After, Tim and I had *some* difficulties in finding the house we were staying in, and had to return to the house that Katie's parents were in- we were thankful for a place to stay :)
On Saturday, we spent the day resting up for the wedding. It was rainy and cold, so staying warm inside was the best thing to do. We got ready for the wedding, and arrived just in time. Katie was absolutely stunning, and the love in the room was palpable. They said the most beautiful, touching vows I have ever heard. I bawled. The speeches were wonderful, the dinner was delicious, and the dancing was a blast.
Thank you Peter and Katie, for letting us share in this special day with you!
Cupcakes!
Beautiful Table Setting
The Happy Couple and Us
Beautiful :)
Hine Siblings
Wednesday, September 28, 2011
Catching up...
Life has officially gotten super crazy for us Happy Hineys...thought I would write a quick update for those of you that read along :)
*I've been working for about 2 1/2 weeks, and am really enjoying being back in an elementary school setting. It has been fun waking up with Tim most days, making coffee, reading the Bible, and having breakfast before heading off to work - and spending the day with some awesome teachers, kids, and staff. Highlights so far - one child told me "I wish you were my mom", catching up with people I knew three years ago, and teaching again! We have tomorrow off for Rosh Hashanah, and I will be spending the day clearing out our storage unit.
*We have decided to stay with Peter and Katie for awhile - therefore the storage unit items will be moved into the storage unit known as my old bedroom at my parent's house.
*I went to NYC for Katie's bachelorette - we shopped, ate delicious food, drank champagne, took a limo, and danced...it was fun :)
*I made 6 Apple Pies for Sarah's wedding next weekend...and I still have 6 Pumpkin Pies to make.
*Peter and Katie are getting married Saturday! We are heading up to Vermont, and we are going to dance the night away!
*Tim's job is going well, and he gets to be on the next project with Peter as well...they get to build another hospital - cool right? I'm so proud of him :)
*We are slowly thinking about buying a house.
*Sarah and John are getting married Columbus Day...so excited for a new brother-in-law!
Think that about sums it up...pictures from the weddings to come!
*I've been working for about 2 1/2 weeks, and am really enjoying being back in an elementary school setting. It has been fun waking up with Tim most days, making coffee, reading the Bible, and having breakfast before heading off to work - and spending the day with some awesome teachers, kids, and staff. Highlights so far - one child told me "I wish you were my mom", catching up with people I knew three years ago, and teaching again! We have tomorrow off for Rosh Hashanah, and I will be spending the day clearing out our storage unit.
*We have decided to stay with Peter and Katie for awhile - therefore the storage unit items will be moved into the storage unit known as my old bedroom at my parent's house.
*I went to NYC for Katie's bachelorette - we shopped, ate delicious food, drank champagne, took a limo, and danced...it was fun :)
*I made 6 Apple Pies for Sarah's wedding next weekend...and I still have 6 Pumpkin Pies to make.
*Peter and Katie are getting married Saturday! We are heading up to Vermont, and we are going to dance the night away!
*Tim's job is going well, and he gets to be on the next project with Peter as well...they get to build another hospital - cool right? I'm so proud of him :)
*We are slowly thinking about buying a house.
*Sarah and John are getting married Columbus Day...so excited for a new brother-in-law!
Think that about sums it up...pictures from the weddings to come!
Monday, September 12, 2011
Back to School, Back to School
Tomorrow I start my new job!
I am going to be working as a permanent building substitute at Riverfield Elementary in Fairfield. It is the same school I interned in, so I already know some people there. I can't wait to get back to work, and back to working in a school again!
This job is a great opportunity for me to get back in a classroom again, and I am so looking forward to it.
I'll update soon on how it goes!
I am going to be working as a permanent building substitute at Riverfield Elementary in Fairfield. It is the same school I interned in, so I already know some people there. I can't wait to get back to work, and back to working in a school again!
This job is a great opportunity for me to get back in a classroom again, and I am so looking forward to it.
I'll update soon on how it goes!
Wednesday, September 7, 2011
Sarah's Bachelorette
For my sis in law, Sarah, we decided to skip the crazy club scene typical of Bachelorette parties, and took a ride up to the beautiful Berkshire mountains in Massachusetts. Six of us ladies took in the sights at Jacob's Pillow, a dance theatre place in MA. We saw an interesting modern dance show at the Inside/Out theatre which had such an amazing view, while sipping red wine and snacking on delicious homemade guac! We then explored the grounds of Jacob's Pillow, and even had our photo snapped for their website (Sarah was dressed up in a sash and tiara!).
After the performance, we headed to a cabin we had rented on a lake and chowed down on a delicious homemade Paleo-friendly dinner, courtesy of Lisa and I. After dinner, we had some present opening, dessert eating, and girl talk. It was such a fun evening to just hang out with some fun ladies!
In the morning, we had a yummy breakfast and took a beautiful long walk around the lake.
We returned home to go to Peter's surprise construction-themed birthday party, and stay indoors to prepare for the hurricane.
Happy days, Ms. Sarah Hine, can't wait to celebrate you and John on Oct. 10th! :)
After the performance, we headed to a cabin we had rented on a lake and chowed down on a delicious homemade Paleo-friendly dinner, courtesy of Lisa and I. After dinner, we had some present opening, dessert eating, and girl talk. It was such a fun evening to just hang out with some fun ladies!
In the morning, we had a yummy breakfast and took a beautiful long walk around the lake.
We returned home to go to Peter's surprise construction-themed birthday party, and stay indoors to prepare for the hurricane.
Happy days, Ms. Sarah Hine, can't wait to celebrate you and John on Oct. 10th! :)
Four out of the six ladies :)
Sunset over the dance stage
Dinner
Princess Sarah blowing bubbles and drinking coffee :)
Peter and Katie
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