Weekend in Northampton

This weekend, we had a wonderful visit with Ree and Grandpa Dick in Northampton. The weekend started with our late arrival, followed by some cocktails and a European (9pm!) dinner. Grandpa grilled up some swordfish, and Ree made her famous coleslaw. Yummy! Saturday morning, we got ready at a leisurely pace and then went to breakfast at the Strawbale Café in Westhampton. It’s the cutest little café, on a farm, with the yummiest homemade breakfast. They also sell their own maple syrup and homemade soaps. I had a healthy Eggs Benedict with spinach and no hollandaise (yes, I’m still off dairy). Kevin had an egg sandwich with a side of corned beef hash. Grandpa had blueberry pancakes, and Ree got her usual baked eggs. We were so stuffed by the time we left, we were ready for a nap!

Saturday afternoon, we went to watch Natalie play soccer. She has grown so much I hardly recognized her! Even though she’s 10 years old, I will always picture her as the adorable 2-year old she was when I met her. Well, the chubby cheeks are gone and she’s all legs! A great runner too, it was fun to watch her play. Before we knew it, the game was over and they had won! The rest of the Aquadro family came over for dinner that night, and we had an Italian feast. Stuffed pork tenderloin, white sweet potatoes, applesauce, and lots of veggies…then, cannolis for dessert!! Of course I had to pass because of the cream, but Kevin ate extra for me :)

Sunday was my first Mother’s Day! It was full of excitement, starting with Ree banging on our bedroom door at 8am.“The turkey’s are going wild out here!” she yelled. We ran out into the living room to watch the show. I video-taped it! You must check it out. Sorry for the sideways shots, I didn’t realize what I was doing. Then, about an hour later, Sapphie rolled over! Kevin was in the bathroom so when he came out, I put her on her belly and she did it again, and again and again!! It was so exciting. We were clapping and shouting and she had no idea what all the fuss was about.

We ended the trip with an awesome lunch at the Gleason’s to celebrate Aileen’s birthday. Everybody was there, and we had grilled steak and all sorts of salads and sides. The Gleason’s have such a beautiful home; although Danny says he still has lots of work to do. We talked bees, had ice cream cake and cupcakes, and enjoyed watching the clothes blow in the wind. On Sapphie’s cue for naptime, Kevin and I headed back to Vermont. On the way out, we scored some Danali honey!! Thank you Ree and Grandpa Dick for a wonderful weekend xoxo

Some pictures from our visit

Turkey video with Ree and Sapphie