Archives for August 2009

beach and lobster.

So we found this new beach in Gloucester this summer and it’s A-mazing! It’s called pebble beach (we think) and it’s off the beaten path so it’s fairly empty… which was especially great the other day when Good Harbor was packed with people and it was over 90 degrees!

And THIS picture is some of the delicious lobsties Zan and his brother Clark caught yesterday while we were on our trip to the beach. They were just as tasty as they look… and drenched in butter I’d say they were nothing short of wonderful.

French Toast.

This is a picture of the french toast we made for breakfast this morning. Deeeeeelicious. Actually, Zan made the french toast, so I really cannnot take credit for it, but I did decorate the meal, so I feel I should get some credit for that. This french toast was particularly amazing because it had fresh picked blackberrys on top, which I picked myself, so I guess I can get some credit for that too.

Best french toast experience ever: One time I tried cinnamon swirl french toast with cream cheese in the middle. It was like heaven in my mouth!!!!

John and Hillary get married!

So this weekend we went up to Cooperstown for the wedding of one of Zan’s good family friends. I was super excited from the start because I love weddings and I LOVE dressing up. The wedding was at the Otesaga, one of the most BEAUTIFUL hotels I have ever been to. The day was absolutely magnificent and as most weddings go, sent chills up my spine. Zan’s brother Erik was the best man– he’s been friends with John since they were 3 months old! The wedding was held outside on the back lawn, looking right out to the lake (and if you know me, there is nothing better than a lake in the summertime). The cocktail hour was held on a deck overlooking the water, and there were the cutest white rocking chairs with a blue and white striped cushions on them- ADORE! The reception was held in the ballroom, where the food was delicious, the drinks were flowing, and the dancing was merry. I think it’s safe to say we all had a blast. Cheers, John and Hillary! CONGRATS!!

Here’s some pics from the wedding:
Before the ceremony.. the lake was amazing!


Enjoying the cocktail hour…

















Looking sharp!

So pretty!

















Me with Zan and his brothers…

















With the groom after the reception…

















He’s BACK!

Finally! After 15 days Zan and his family have returned from their river trip on the St. John in the North Maine Woods! Since there is no cell phone service up there I went for 2 weeks without knowing if they were fairing alright or if they were attacked by bears. Just have to have faith in these situations I guess! YAY for Zan’s return!