Farewells to Ithaca

We had a big bucket list for leaving Ithaca. There was so much we wanted to do before we left, so we tried to cram it all into the few weeks that we actually had good weather. We had a lot of waterfall hiking, friend farewells and BBQs, latenight games of Greed, and so much more to do.. 

The Ithaca ward and Cornell branch put on a charity benefit for Feed My Starving Children. There were 4 ladies that were the whole musical, and they sang a bunch of 50's songs, with some witty dialogue in between. During the evening shows they had dinner served with the show. It was fun to go with all the girls and support the cause. 

Also, I think like half the girls in the picture were pregnant at the time.. Wow. and I think only 2 are left to have their babies in October. Sad I can't see them :(

A's last day of classes!!!!! Woo Whooooooo

Our Relief Society closing social.. It was sad saying goodbye to everyone. I never realized that this would be my last time being around a bunch of friends, my age, with the same goals and so much in common. It will never happen again, and it's a bit depressing. 

I had been waiting to find a car that would show people what I mean when I say "Ithaca doesn't think you stand for a cause unless it's on your bumper." and this car completely proves my case. Typical Ithaca. 

Hiking Lucifer Falls

Anthony also turned 28! It wasn't a very eventful day with family since he opted to go golfing two times in one day. I also finally found a "cake" that he likes. He doesn't like cake, cupcakes, most cookies, and most brownies, so I have struggled finding something that was special that he would like. Pavlova was the answer. It was divine. 

||He claims to not like brownies, yet somehow the whole pan disappears in the middle of the night.. ||

Golfing with his classmates

We had several BBQ's with the Swigerts at Stewart Park. It is such a beautiful view, and Amelia was happily eating watermelon and chasing the geese. 

Farmer's market Belgian Waffles.. the best.

We also had to have a bunch of  goodbyes with the Chords. Each goodbye turned into an other party and ended up being a week of goodbyes. ugh. I miss them. 

Anthony and Chris did this insane burger challenge. One may have thrown up after... Ahem.. Chris.

Spring Break part 2 ||Rochester Museum of Play||

The next day, we went to the Museum of Play in Rochester. It was such a fun place and everything was kid friendly and play oriented. I think a 3 or 4 year old would just love it. Amelia didn't know a lot of the characters, but that didn't stop her from playing with everything. 

We found out how to get to Sesame Street!

They  had a mini Wegman's and she loved having her own cart and getting her own fruits. 

Mother Goose's House

Bernstein Bears Land

And her favorite display in the all of the land. 

DUCKIES.

Spring Break 2014

Spring Break wasn't very warm this year.  A lot of our friends headed to beaches down south, but we decided to go north. Since this would *hopefully* be our last year on the East Coast, we decided to head to Niagara Falls. We were going to go all the way to Montreal, but it was just too cold to be walking around all day. 

We drove straight to the falls, and then headed back to our hotel in Rochester. It was such a fun experience,even though we decided not to go to the Canadian side. I know, I know... everyone says the canadian side is better, but the American side is pretty too! I am still not sure why we didn't go to the other side, but we didn't. And I guess I don't know what I am missing. 

Since we moved to NY, buffalo wings have been a favorite dinner for us. I had never even tried any before we moved here, but they are my favorite. I CRAVE them. Weird, I know. 

So while were passing through Buffalo, NY, we thought we should try the restaurant where they first wing was ever made. 

And they were disgusting. Evolution has been kind to this recipe. They were dry, and crispy, and flavorless. 

After dinner, we went to the hotel and played at the pool. Amelia was in pure bliss.