New Hampshire is for awesomes

Dude, I am here to tell you: the New England area in general is awesome. Just my opinion. And Keene is super adorable and the more time I spend there, the more "livable" a place it seems. By that I mean that at first I thought it was just a cute, small town. Now I have begun to appreciate all that it has to offer: nice climates, lots of sidewalks, good shopping, sightseeing, friendly people, and more. The cell service leaves something to be desired, but what can ya do. Don't worry - we're certainly not moving there anytime soon, but I certainly understand why my in-laws like it so much.

Now, without further ado:


Mount Monadnock. This was literally taken from the side of the highway!

See? We're on the side of the highway!


Hawkeye likes car rides!


The cake that Pam ordered! It was so cute, and matched the invitation that she sent, except for one detail: Pam had them change the monkey in the tree to an owl! I thought it was adorable.


Side view of cake. Italian Buttercream, for the record.


Petit fours=always delish


So, I took a lot of pics of the food - new camera and all...So here's a cheeseboard!


Oh hi! I am some vegetables!


I helped out with the fruit basket... :)


There were eventually two versions of punch - one with vodka and one without. I think I am the only one that drank the "virgin" punch!


there were the cutest toys on this tree decoration- made from Pam's easter tree.


Ladies talkin' round the food....Hawkeye keeps an eye out for crumbs!


I made Pam pose with the cake, though she refused to be the one to serve it!


Mmm punch (thanks Maria for the recipe)


This is all that was left. I ate some the following day and think it might have actually gotten BETTER in the fridge! It was delicious.


Pam and Hank are the awesome


Hey belly! What's happenin'?


Hawkeye likes the new Ergo Carrier!


He liked this one too.

The shower was awesome and everyone was so generous. We had a lot of fun putting all of Little Dude's kit in his new room upon my return.

THANKS AGAIN to two people that I can say, without a doubt, are THE COOLEST INLAWS IN THE WORLD.