We also skied for the first time this season. We decided to do most of our skiing this year at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville. We had great conditions. We are both very excited to finally be out skiing again.
American Falls and Skiing
Brad and I went to see the American Falls. We haven't seen the falls in 5 years and thought it would be fun to see that falls in the winter from the American side. It was really pretty. It looks colder then it really was. On this trip we could only see the American Falls due to the ice road conditions to the Horseshoe Falls. We plan on going back later this winter. We also plan on going to the Canadian side this winter to see the falls. It was really pretty with the lights on the falls.
We also skied for the first time this season. We decided to do most of our skiing this year at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville. We had great conditions. We are both very excited to finally be out skiing again.
We also skied for the first time this season. We decided to do most of our skiing this year at Holiday Valley in Ellicottville. We had great conditions. We are both very excited to finally be out skiing again.
Thanksgiving Weekend
Brad and I had a wonderful Thanksgiving. This was the first time in three years that we spent it with family in Rochester. After we had our fill of turkey, mash potatoes and stuffing we headed down to Fredericksburg, VA to visit our friends Paul, Amy and their 18 month old son Jack. While in Fredericksburg, Paul and Amy took us to a Brewery. Where we had some great beer.
After the Brewery, we walked around the town of Fredericksburg and went into some of the little shops. I of course found the fudge shoppe.
After walking around Fredericksburg, we visited the Fredericksburg Battle Field National Park. At the National Park we did the sunken road walking tour which was very informative. Here is some information about the Battle of Fredericksburg from the nps.gov site:
The Battle of Fredericksburg, fought on December 13, 1862, marked another unsuccessful attempt by the Union army to move south against the Confederate capital at Richmond. This failure stands out among other such setbacks because of the overwhelming nature of the Federal defeat. Here, along the Sunken Road, Robert E. Lee earned his most one-sided military victory. In addition to its strategic significance, the fighting along the Sunken Road left a legacy of steadfast bravery, tragic irony and human compassion involving soldiers, officers and civilians. This guide will lead you six blocks on a 30-minute round trip walk across hallowed ground consecrated more than 120 years ago by the blood of Americans at war against themselves.
We then visited the Fredericksburgy National Cemetery.
The Fredericksburg National Cemetery is the final resting place for over 15,000 United States soldiers. Most of the soldiers died during the Civil War, but there are about 100 20th century soldiers and a couple of spouses. The cemetery was officially closed to further burials in the 1940's. The Union Civil War soldiers buried here include those who died of illness in the camps around Fredericksburg, in the four major battles around Fredericksburg as well the Mine Run and North Anna campaigns. Only about 20% of the soldiers are identified. Confederates who died in the Fredericksburg area were interred in Confederate cemeteries in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania.
Overall it was a great trip. We are looking forward to going back to VA to learn the rest of the Fredericksburg history and to, of course, hang out with Paul, Amy and Jack again.
After the Brewery, we walked around the town of Fredericksburg and went into some of the little shops. I of course found the fudge shoppe.
After walking around Fredericksburg, we visited the Fredericksburg Battle Field National Park. At the National Park we did the sunken road walking tour which was very informative. Here is some information about the Battle of Fredericksburg from the nps.gov site:
The Battle of Fredericksburg, fought on December 13, 1862, marked another unsuccessful attempt by the Union army to move south against the Confederate capital at Richmond. This failure stands out among other such setbacks because of the overwhelming nature of the Federal defeat. Here, along the Sunken Road, Robert E. Lee earned his most one-sided military victory. In addition to its strategic significance, the fighting along the Sunken Road left a legacy of steadfast bravery, tragic irony and human compassion involving soldiers, officers and civilians. This guide will lead you six blocks on a 30-minute round trip walk across hallowed ground consecrated more than 120 years ago by the blood of Americans at war against themselves.
We then visited the Fredericksburgy National Cemetery.
The Fredericksburg National Cemetery is the final resting place for over 15,000 United States soldiers. Most of the soldiers died during the Civil War, but there are about 100 20th century soldiers and a couple of spouses. The cemetery was officially closed to further burials in the 1940's. The Union Civil War soldiers buried here include those who died of illness in the camps around Fredericksburg, in the four major battles around Fredericksburg as well the Mine Run and North Anna campaigns. Only about 20% of the soldiers are identified. Confederates who died in the Fredericksburg area were interred in Confederate cemeteries in Fredericksburg and Spotsylvania.
Overall it was a great trip. We are looking forward to going back to VA to learn the rest of the Fredericksburg history and to, of course, hang out with Paul, Amy and Jack again.
Ellis Island, Statue of Liberty and The Cake Boss
WOW!! Where did October go? We had a very busy October. Brad and I had two wedding to attend this month. We first went to PA to attend Brad's cousin's wedding. Then we went to NJ to attend my cousin's wedding. We had a blast at both weddings and were glad we were able to attend.
My cousin's wedding was just 45 minutes from NYC and since my little sister has never been to the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island, we decided to make a day trip to see the sights. We took a ferry from NJ to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. It was a little windy but other then that the weather was perfect.
After we saw Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty we went to Carlos' Bakery. If you have cable and watch TLC you will know that there is a reality show called the Cake Boss, this is the bakery where Buddy sells his cakes and pastries.
Here are some random facts from their website:
-Carlo’s is a family owned bakery that produces what many say are the best tasting, highest quality wedding cakes, specialty cakes and baked goods in New Jersey.
-Buddy Valastro is an accomplished fourth generation baker born into the business owned and operated by his parents.
-He was born in Hoboken, NJ and raised in an old fashioned Italian family.
-At an early age, Buddy showed that he was a natural by displaying his amazing talent for baking and cake decorating.
-Today, Buddy is an accomplished master baker and cake decorator and star of the hit TLC reality show Cake Boss.
-By uniting time-honored quality with modern innovative techniques, Carlo’s Bakery is rated among the best.
Here is a link if you want to know more--http://carlosbakery.com/About.php
At Carlos' Bakers we got some cupcakes, cookies, cream puffs and cannoli s. They were all delicious. Totally worth the trip:)
My cousin's wedding was just 45 minutes from NYC and since my little sister has never been to the Statue of Liberty or Ellis Island, we decided to make a day trip to see the sights. We took a ferry from NJ to Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty. It was a little windy but other then that the weather was perfect.
After we saw Ellis Island and the Statue of Liberty we went to Carlos' Bakery. If you have cable and watch TLC you will know that there is a reality show called the Cake Boss, this is the bakery where Buddy sells his cakes and pastries.
Here are some random facts from their website:
-Carlo’s is a family owned bakery that produces what many say are the best tasting, highest quality wedding cakes, specialty cakes and baked goods in New Jersey.
-Buddy Valastro is an accomplished fourth generation baker born into the business owned and operated by his parents.
-He was born in Hoboken, NJ and raised in an old fashioned Italian family.
-At an early age, Buddy showed that he was a natural by displaying his amazing talent for baking and cake decorating.
-Today, Buddy is an accomplished master baker and cake decorator and star of the hit TLC reality show Cake Boss.
-By uniting time-honored quality with modern innovative techniques, Carlo’s Bakery is rated among the best.
Here is a link if you want to know more--http://carlosbakery.com/About.php
At Carlos' Bakers we got some cupcakes, cookies, cream puffs and cannoli s. They were all delicious. Totally worth the trip:)
Mountain Biking & Evangola State Park
Brad and I have been trying to mountain bike as much as we can before it gets too cold. It has been very rainy here in Buffalo so we haven't been out as much as we would like. We found two places to bike about 20-25 min from our apartment. There are more places to bike but we haven't gotten to them yet. Each park has numerous trails and we are exploring all of them. We are currently enjoying the color of the leaves as fall is fast approaching.
One of the main reasons we decided to move back to NY is to hang out with our families more. Last weekend my parent and sister came out to see our apartment and to have a picnic at Evangola State Park. It was very low key and fun. It was great to spend a few hours together. We are looking forward to more good times with family especially with the holidays fast approaching.
One of the main reasons we decided to move back to NY is to hang out with our families more. Last weekend my parent and sister came out to see our apartment and to have a picnic at Evangola State Park. It was very low key and fun. It was great to spend a few hours together. We are looking forward to more good times with family especially with the holidays fast approaching.
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