Flashback Friday - Wells

As little ones, we spent weeks of the summer up in the little town of Wells in the Adirondack mountains.

Usually there would be several families heading up at the same time to stay with my Godparents to relax, ski in the winter and swim in the summer.

When I was young, this was an annual/semi-annual trip, but once 'big-girl life' started, excuses came in the way (work, work, oh right, work) and in the past ten years I've only made it upstate twice.

Every time I am there, I am amazed by the beauty of the peaceful mornings when the clouds just sit on the mountaintops. Or evenings as the sun sets behind them.

My first swimming lesson was here nearly 28 years ago, July 24, 1983.

 I think I'm the only child who ever swam in a sweatshirt...

And when my brother would join us, it meant a trip to the trading post was needed.

And five years ago, Freddy visited for the first time (it's a big deal if a significant other crashes the trip. This was super serious).

This year's trip was simple and lovely. My cousins and their awesome children were there and we all just sat by the side of the lake reading and chatting. We even took a dip in the lake, which marks the second time in nine years that I've seen my husband in water.

I didn't really take any photos this year (as mentioned Wednesday, the trip was cut short due to my fainting spell) except for this one:

It's the glass-like lake, the one constant in Wells. The one thing that's been unchanged in the 28 years I've been visiting. 

And that's so very comforting.

Flashback Friday 10/22/10

What were we doing a year ago? Traipsing through London on our honeymoon :)

Freddy and I aren't exactly beach people, so a tropical getaway wasn't our cup of tea. We would rather go somewhere to enjoy tea and scones, hence our London and Paris trip.

Here are some of our favorite shots.

Stonehenge was the one spot Freddy couldn't wait to see.

Tower Bridge

The Big Ben Shots...they were a need

Probably one of my favorite shots...why am I in a down coat and Freddy's in a tee shirt??

Ah, Paris!!!

Dinner in the Eiffel Tower (a wedding gift from my aunt and uncle)

So...where did you spend your honeymoon or where would you want to go?

Have a fab weekend!

Flashback Fridays: October 8, 2007

I am once again totally jumping on Michele's bandwagon. Over at her blog, Imperfectly Wonderful World, she's started Flashback Fridays to reflect on or remember events that weren't blogged, which I think is completely awesome.

And today just happens to be the three-year anniversary of the day my now-husband and I got engaged.

It was a beautiful October day (and as I write this, we are enjoying stunning weather that is exactly what we savored three years ago) and Freddy brought me to Manhattan to visit the Metropolitan Museum of Art. Prior to that, he insisted we take photos of the Bethesda Fountain in Central Park for his mom to scrapbook. This proves my husband's brilliance: he made sure I dressed appropriately and remembered my camera. 

After I yelled at the two birds to get off the wing of the angel (they remained for the photo), I turned around and there was Freddy, on his knee, asking if I would do him the honor of marrying him.

I am still so grateful to the mystery woman who heard me squealing with joy and snapped this photo for us.  

Following the wonderful moment, we strolled through Central Park calling all our family and friends to share the news until we arrived at Tavern on the Green (now, sadly closed) where champange and a dozen roses awaited us at the table in the Crystal Room.

Oh how I still adore my sapphire and diamond ring. He knew exactly what I wanted and chose the perfect ring for me.

And then, to top the day off, Freddy reserved a limo to take us back home to celebrate with our families who were waiting for us to celebrate at dinner.

 And tonight we will remember the day with dinner out together, remembering the day we said "yes."

Have a wonderful weekend!!!