Halloween, Baby Andrew, and Wedding #3

Last weekend was very exciting: packed full of all kinds of travel, adventures, rekindling old friendships, and meeting some new friends (through births and weddings, primarily)! The travel wasn't so bad, but of course, the weekend was too short, as we would have loved to have spent more time with our dear friends.

We left Thursday night immediately after work/school and drove straight through the night to arrive in New York to visit Joel, Lisa, and their 6-week-old new baby, Andrew. We arrived on Halloween Day, so we were able to dress the boys in their costumes and Conor even did a little trick-or-treating. He liked the mini M&Ms...just his size. Although we didn't let him try anything else, I'm sure he would have eaten it all!! Conor was a lion and Andrew made an adorable cow...we didn't get any pics of the boys together in the costumes though!

Andrew is so cute, you just want to pinch his little cheeks! It's hard to believe it was just over a year ago that Conor was that size...and that calm!!! After spending a day with them, I think the Chase's might have a little idea of what they are in for next year at this time!! Being low on sleep and away from home didn't help Conor's mood or temper at all (as you can see in the group photo!).

On Saturday, we traveled another 2 hours to Connecticut. We had never been there before but can I tell you how beautiful it is there!?!? The leaves were still showing brilliant fall colors, and there were mountains and hills and rivers around every curve...it was just breathtaking. Conor apparently wasn't impressed. His biggest excitement of the day was pulling every last kleenex out of the tissue dispenser at the hotel while we unpacked and got dressed.

Then we headed out to Collin and Amy's wedding, which was the most gorgeous setting. They said their vows atop a rock formation on his dad's property, then had a wonderfully catered garden reception. The weather was awesome, the food was delicious, and it was so good to be reunited with old friends.

We have not seen Collin or his twin brother Carson since they were in our wedding almost 6 years ago. It was great to see you guys again!!

Conor acutally did very well in the car, for the most part. The night driving was easier on him because he could sleep, or at least rest, a little easier in the dark, without feeling the urge to get up and play and run around. We tried to keep him fed and entertained but the last half of the last day coming home was trying for all of us. Even lunch time got frustrating, especially when Conor decided his feet should go in the food, rather than the food in his mouth!

We are locking ourselves at home until Christmas, no more road trips for a while. This van is parked!