Pumptoberfest 2010

Another successful Pumptoberfest! Can't wait 'til next year!

Andi, Marissa, Diane, Mariel, & I in the apple orchards

Al in the pumpkin patch

The Leonard family in the corn maize

Mariel, Jon, Paul, Marissa, Andi, Mia, & Diane in the Maize

Matt, hiding in the corn

Carving Pumpkins


Dahla chasing darts

Not quite the turnout of last year, but there's always next year!

Merrymeetting Lake

Matt, Finn, and I were lucky enough to get away for a night up to New Hampshire with Matt's parents & his sister Corey. Finn took his first swim in the lake. Matt, Corey, and I visited Meredith at the stables & went horseback riding. It was a nice little getaway.

Are we there yet?


On the boat

Fishing

Finn tries swimming with Daddy

Diane & Corey canoeing with Jack

Matt & Jack

Horseback Riding

Corey

Corey, the Horse Whisperer

First Sox Game Together!

Kodak Moments: Finn Meets Layla

Our very close friends Beth and Derek got a puppy yesterday from a shelter in Tennessee. Her name is Layla, and she is adorable! Finn and Layla are going to be the best of friends. I know it!

Kodak Moments

As much as I love Christmastime, coming home to this "snow" was not so fabulous.

Best Surprise Ever!

Matt and I went to the UFC Fight Expo with Rey & Tina yesterday at the Hines Convention Center. I hoped that Chuck Liddell would notice me while I was there and pull me out of the crowd but somehow, he didn't see me! Regardless, Matt and I did get to take our picture inside the octagon! Better yet, when we came home, I found that I have the most fantastic fiance in the world, and he threw me an amazing surprise 27th birthday party. I was completely blown away. I went down to the basement to get something out of the freezer and about fifty people were in my basement.
I have to thank my friends and family for helping Matt with the planning and for keeping their mouths shut and not letting it slip for the six weeks he planned it! It was so fabulous to have so many important people there for me. For those that were there for me, I can't tell you how much it meant to me to have each and every one of you there with me! Thank you!

Me & Joshy - my bestest since Kindergarten!
Di, Jax, Riche, & I
Cassidy
Sam definitely gets the award for traveling the farthest in one night!
Langs, Joshy, Mel, Cole, Di, & Mike
UFC
Me & Cole

Joshy, Cole, & Jax: Typical Party Animals

Kodak Moments

My nephew Danny

My nephew Dominick

My niece Angelina

Dom, Ang, & Finn

Whale Watch

Matt and I took my grandparents and went on a whale watch out of Gloucester. Although I got a little seasick, seeing the whales that close was amazing! We only saw two or three whales, but the two that stayed with us, a momma and her baby, were amazingly close and entertaining! So neat!

Kid Rock & Bon Jovi

Matt and I don't go to many concerts, but we had the opportunity to see Bon Jovi for pretty cheap and couldn't turn it down. What a show he puts on!

Tailgating with Jax & Mel in the truck
Matt avoiding the rain
Joshy & Mel

Joey & Celina's Wedding

Matt's uncle Joey married his beautiful wife Celina today. The wedding was beautifully done & as always, it was fantastic to see the family. Love this family.

Jake & I

Matt's cousin Jennelle & I

Matt & his two sisters, Corey & Shannon

Love of my life
And of course - Mr. & Mrs. Willard!