Adam and Lisa Head East - Part One

It has come to my attention that I have not really been fulfilling my duties as a blogger - I am going to slowly correct this. I'll try and not wait too long in between my blogs - sorry Marc and Liz.


Onward to what this blog is truly about - the east coast trip. The trip was simply amazing - very different from our Disney trip last year. Both were great trips but so different from the other. The biggest difference is that we drove! I'm so glad we did because we needed a car desperately everywhere we went. The long drive was a trip in itself - it was just Adam and I - alone. We were able to talk and joke around and get a lot of time together since we don't get any in the summers.

The first stop on our trip was Albany, New York. We got in late and we got lost - but this is when Adam and I realized that we work well together. We didn't get mad or frustrated with each other (well not a lot), we just pulled over and worked together to figure out where we were. Our hotel was awful - smelled like puke and I clearly couldn't get that out of my head. It was cheap and I guess it was ok for a night. The area was pretty nice though - near the college and a lot of shopping areas.

The next morning, after checkout, we made our way to Cape Cod. The drive wasn't too bad, a little over four hours but once we got onto the Cape we got into some traffic - by accident. After we were done with the traffic we realized that our map quest directions were off - a lot and we went in search of our hotel on Main Street in Yarmouth - this isn't as easy as it sounds. I think we passed by the same hotel about six times! We were able to laugh about it though and it was another experience we had together.

Once we got to our hotel Adam freaked out - there were no cars there. I was the calm one in this situation and I went in and asked for an early check- in, which they really had no problem giving us.

Once we got unpacked we were out and about seeing what Yarmouth had to offer us. We picked out some parks we wanted to visit before leaving and we headed to one that we thought sounded super cool. It was a huge marsh that kind of spilled into the Atlantic ocean. There was this enormous dock that was over the marsh that went to the end - we loved this place. It was so incredibly pretty - we were able to see lots of marine life here too. All around, it was an awesome place to start our vacation.

That night we were in search of a nice restaurant and we found it at The Yarmouth House - such an elegant place and we were all dressed up! After that we went to the beach at sunset and saw some amazing colors in the sky and then did some shopping and got some ice cream.

It really was a perfect day but then again, everyday on vacation was.

The next morning Adam told me that we could go to the beach and get some sun! I was more then excited about this because I know that Adam really doesn't like to just sit and do nothing on a beach but he was going to do it for me.

We got to the beach, paid 15 dollars for parking and 20 dollars for food and I started not liking the beach! BUT then we got on the sand, saw the water and relaxed - it was perfect.

It was nice to relax before our next drive to Gloucester but of course, Adam was able to stay sitting for about 30 minutes and he was off wondering around the water and watching the fisherman.

Next time, Gloucester and New York City!!

Highs and Lows

Let me just say, what a weekend.

This weekend had a lot of highs and lows but it balanced itself out pretty well. Friday I was able to take Dana (I use to babysit) out to lunch and catch up on all her 11 year old gossip. It was great - again, felt old not knowing the new slag. Other then that, Friday was a very normal day - lots of reading in the sun. Spending some QT with J-Bird as well, this makes any weekend better.

Saturday was a different story. This past week a very good family friend died. He was my dad's best friend for many years. They coached soccer together and my brothers were close with his sons. He has cancer for many years and unfortunately, it took him away from us last week.

The funeral was beyond sad. I haven't been to a funeral in many years so I didn't fully remember what to expect but I was happy that his turn out was so good. That's why it's nice being a coach and educator - you touch many people's lives.

After the funeral my brother dropped me off and went to his championship baseball game. Whoever won this game was going to be the overall winner. My brother is a very athletic guy and is always playing sports. He's also a physical therapist so he needs to be careful when he plays because he works with his hands.

I'm getting ready to go to Troy to meet Adam when I get a call from my mom. She tells me that Derek has been taken to the ER due to a dislocated shoulder. I guess when he was playing second base the guy slide into him - hard. There is a doctor on his team but wasn't able to pop it back in so Derek had to go in.

Adam and I watched Julia while Cat went to the hospital. We had a lot of fun with her and while we were walking to the park, out of no where, Julia says - I love Adam. It was the cutest thing in the world!

Derek and Cat get back and I have to say, I have NEVER seen my brother so out of it. Jewels was a nervous wreck - she hasn't seen her daddy like that. He was put to sleep so they could pop it back into place and he was still under it a little bit when he got home. Poor guy - I feel pretty bad for him.

Eventually Adam and I made it to Troy and had some dinner and caught up with his mom. Although our plans deviated a bit, we were still together and we still had a good time.

On Sunday was Adam's cousin's graduation party. His cousin lives in Florida so Grandpa sent him out here and threw him a bash. It was SO much fun and the weather could not have been better.

Adam and I haven't been able to go to any family functions this summer since he's been away so it was really nice to be able to catch up with everyone.

I took a lot of pictures of the little kiddies all day and played a lot of corn hole! We didn't end up getting back until after 11 and I was sad to see the day go by so fast.

Now, Adam is back up north but only for a short while. We go on our trip is T Minus 11 days!!

Get Ready

I will update my blog later in the day or tomorrow but get ready cause it’s a douzey.

It includes a funeral, a graduation party and a family member rushed to the ER.