Saturday, September 13, 2008

Cousin Doug is in town - AND....


Cousin Doug is in town
Originally uploaded by js_hale
There was lots to celebrate last night, and true to form, my cousin Douglas and wife Shari had impeccable timing. They are in town for business and pleasure, and we made plans to meet up at the Thirsty Bear for dinner. Not only did they not know that I was pregnant, but they also didn't know that we were to find out our baby's gender, as well! We are happy to announce that IT'S A BOY!!!!!

Friday, September 12, 2008

High tea


High tea
Originally uploaded by js_hale
On Wednesday, I took Patty (my mother in law) to Lovejoy's tea room in the city. She is a true Anglo-phile, and she was thrilled to discover that such a place existed. Having tea at Lovejoy's is like stepping into a fairy tale - you're 8 years old, hungry and tired, and you walk into a charming, grandmotherly little cottage chock full of lace, crocheted doilies and sweet little English trinkets.  My ex-roommate who's English has assured me that Lovejoy's scones are the real deal, and the Devon cream is fantastic.  Anyone who loves English tea time would love this place to pieces.