Friday, October 16, 2015

Parents' Weekend Recap

Linking up with Love Made My Home
Last weekend was a busy one.  It was parents' weekend at Girlie's college, so I got to spend the weekend with her :)  It was so nice being away from home... Someone made my bed for me everyday, I didn't have to cook or clean up, and there was no pressure to clean, vacuum, or whatever other mundane things I usually do over the weekend.  There were a few places she wanted to go, so I taxied us around to see the different sights.  A quick recap of the weekend...

1. Insomnia Cookies.  Yum!! This place is open from 12 noon until about 3am (hence, Insomnia Cookies).  The cookies were fresh from the oven and absolutely delicious.  The one on the left is s'mores, the one on the right is m&m.  They even deliver!  I may have to check that out for when Girlie has exams.  She and her roommates will love me forever!
So Good!
2.  Since we were in the neighborhood, we visited Yale's Art Gallery.  What a great experience.  They have a little bit of everything and it was totally worth stopping by.
  


 Here are two of my favorites! (There were many favorites...I could go on and on!)




Lane in Voyer d'Argenson Park at Asnières by Van Gough
The Ballet Rehearsal by Degas

3.  Hiking on Mt. Carmel at Sleeping Giant State Park.  We aren't doing fall well, at least not in our part of the state.  Everything is just sorta brown.  While many trees are still green, those leaves that have turned aren't very vivid this year.  I was excited to see pops of color everywhere we looked.  The scenery was beautiful! 
Ah, New England.  Just love the changes in the seasons.
4.  Dessert for Breakfast?  Why not?  Doesn't this look decadent?  We ended my stay with breakfast and this is what Girlie decided to have!  I was a little jealous totally coveting her food and wanted to switch plates with her!
Next time.  There will be a next time!
5.  Back to the real world.  When I got home, I decided to add a few fall touches around the house.  I love this little Fall Angel.  She's one of my favorite decorations for this season.  Someone very creative made her out of tiny flower pots.  So cute :)

Happy Fall!!

6 comments:

  1. Sounds like a wonderful weekend catching up with your daughter. Love the cookies and the decadent looking breakfast! Have a restful weekend.

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  2. Wonderful places to visit! Love the Art gallery and Insomnia Cookies...what a great idea to be open till 3 am (those middle of the night cravings!) :-)

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  3. yummy brekkie and loving the Fall colours - it is spring down under, so I am enjoying our blossoms.

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  4. It's sounds like a great weekend you had! Would have enjoyed that visit to the art gallery. And those cookies look yummy.

    Wishing you a beautiful week ahead...
    Brenda

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  5. Sounds like a wonderful weekend. And dessert for breakfast!!! Fab idea.

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  6. Five great moments! Especially those cookies. I love the Degas painting as I really admire his work. Thank you for joining Five On Friday, sorry to be late visiting, I mostly don't blog over the weekends at the moment. I hope that you had a great weekend! xx

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