A few years ago, I met one of my favorite friends, Erin as her hubby and my Todd were both Drill Instructors on MCRD. We became quick friends and after a while found ourselves not once but twice sending our sweeties off to serve overseas basically at the same time. Together we made what could have been sad and lonely times actually pretty fun and with all the tears and laughs we've shared, I consider her close to a sister. It was very hard to move away. Well with both our sweeties home for a while my Todd and I have taken to getting married and moving and Erin and her lovely husband, Jimmy, have taken to having babies. Jameson aka world's cutest baby #1 came just under 2 years ago and little Connor aka cutest baby #2 made his debut in June. Since both she and her hubs are from New York they returned from California to have their newest baptised and Todd and I could not be more excited to see them and explore this small town they have always told us about. So off to Millbrook we went! It took just under 4 hours to get there and the drive was gorgeous. The leaves are just starting to think about changing so driving through hills and hills of greenery with a few orange trees mixed in was beautiful. I can't wait for fall!
Millbrook is a small town about an hour and a half north of New York City and it is perfect. Small town charm, nice people, country fairs; the quintessential small town. Of course I immediately announced that we will indeed retire here as well ::watches Todd roll his eyes::. What I loved the most was that this town has been a part of every monumental occurrence of Erin's life. I don't think I have ever felt that connected to one place like that . It was so great to catch up and see how her adorable family is thriving. Her parents and extended family were so welcoming and hospitable, we will definitely be coming back!
Millbrook is a small town about an hour and a half north of New York City and it is perfect. Small town charm, nice people, country fairs; the quintessential small town. Of course I immediately announced that we will indeed retire here as well ::watches Todd roll his eyes::. What I loved the most was that this town has been a part of every monumental occurrence of Erin's life. I don't think I have ever felt that connected to one place like that . It was so great to catch up and see how her adorable family is thriving. Her parents and extended family were so welcoming and hospitable, we will definitely be coming back!
Jimmy, Erin, Connor and his god parents at the baptism
Jimmy and Jameson, this kid is SO cute... and mobile! Todd tried chasing after him for a while and came back out of breath and covered in perspiration. :)
Me, Erin and Connor.
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