my last New Haven post....

Last, and definitely, not least: the food.

I'm pretty sure we ate our filling of grease for the month during that weekend trip.  but oh man, was it worth it.  Thinking/writing about all that yummy goodness makes me want to head on over to Yale-country right. now.  There's something about greasy food at midnight that go hand in hand... I learned that during my college years.  Major-life-lesson-learned-in-college: check. ;) Back to the restaurants.... ok, pretty much just one of the places.... please indulge me and let me go on and on about this amazing, amaaaaazing pizza place.



it's delicious. it's a huge serving of pizza.  Seriously. if you can, go. Go to Frank Pepe's.  If you can, go now. why are you still reading this!?! :D

and if you are a friend of Nelson's and recently received an email/video about how sodas are the death of society.... don't listen to him for this one trip.  because this soda is so so good.  the bubbly goodness will make you smile.  This cream soda flavor is Nelson's favorite... but I liked the Gassosa (lime flavor).  If you really want to go traditional-New Haven, get the White Birch.  It tastes like a sweeter root beer.

this boy grew up so much during that week.  He was a little toddler at dinner. watching him was fascinating.  and sad at the same time... but more fascinating and hilarious.  He kept howling at the ceiling and then laughing.  and then slamming his hands on the steel table.  we just happened to sit at the one and only table that was the least baby/toddler-friendly. 

game face, guys. game face.

bring it when you go.

look at that thing!!!! 

Fun fact: it is argued that Frank Pepe's is the best pizza in the world. 

did you get that, friends?? 

the world. 

10 {cool} points to Gryffindor the Paces!

This little cottage... we unfortunately could not eat there... but this is the birthplace of..... the hamburger.

*cue angelic music*

The wait was 45 minutes for a burger.  I love you, burgers.  But my temper when my blood sugar is low is not pretty. at all. we had to head elsewhere.

but, my ode to Louis: 

Thank you.  You saved my life during college. Because of you, I have McDonalds.  Love live the burger.  

Love live.... the Big Mac. 

 Instead of Louis Lunch, we went to Shake Shack!  Didn't even have to go all the way to New York to try the famous Shake Shack!  We were so hungry, we didn't get any more pictures.  It was good... but we are still true to our good ol' Tasty Burger here in Fenway.

So, especially for those who knew me "when I was in college," can you see why this was my kind of trip?? But in all seriousness, thanks, my dear sweet husband, for making Valentine's 2013 extremely fun, memorable, and greasy.  ;)  To more Valentine's days!! cheers!!~ 

Oh when she comes....

and by "She," I mean my fabulous friend, Bianca.

and she is FABULOUS.

She was our first guest that wasn't family and had to deal with our clumsiness when it comes to hosting someone that hasn't dealt with our quirks for a lifetime.  Thank you for your patience, my dear friend.  It was the very first time she met the Mister Auden and she came bearing gifts!  And what wonderful gifts they were......

oh yes, that is a MICKEY MOUSE onesie and beanie. 

While she was here, I got to do more Boston-y things.  Also, this has always been our thing, but we love to eat.  Seriously.  We went on a trip to California and literally... the whole trip was eating and trying out different restaurants.  In one evening we ate at four different places.  No, not the whole day, just from about 7:00pm-4:00am.  Who was I back then??? There's no way we could do that now... we're getting old.  This time, we ate at more appropriate times of the day... like normal people. :)

Auden's first time at the Public Garden. It is gorgeous. I think one of my very favorite spots in Boston.  

we love to kiss those cheeks. can you tell? 

 the famous Swan Boats. We took a ride! 

so apparently... he had followed us around the lake during our ride.... we were too captivated by the ducks and the possible murder that could have occurred while we were riding the boats. 

this was right before we gave him his first feeding of solids: applesauce!! gobbled it right up. 

The Boy of Boston. This is his town.  

Thanks for coming, Bianca!!! 

Come again soon!!! 

and.... one more. cuz it's just too cute. 

i'm obsessed with him. did you know? 

lies....?

I came across these Jimmy Kimmel clips and I about died laughing.  If you're in the mood for a good laugh, check these out.  Children are the sweetest things. 

PS: I might just have to do something like this to Auden one day.... 

I will post more Hawaii pictures this week. 

:)