A New England Dream: June 2014

Mozzicato's Italian Bakery

I LOVE the Italian culture here in New England...the food, the accent, the people...and the bakeries! People raved to us about an especially good bakery in Hartford called Mozzicato and after visiting, we can see why! Delizioso!

Getting Through a Connecticut Winter

This winter was one of Connecticut's coldest, snowiest, longest, and most blustery!

Luckily, Kyle and I had several highlights that helped us through...

Our good friends Burke and Julia recently moved to Massachusetts and they invited us up for an Olympic Opening Ceremonies party. Julia went all out with Cheetos torches and Oreo gold medals. We are so excited to have them close.

Burke and Julia

For Valentine's Day, Kyle and I found a Groupon hotel called the Carriage House Inn in Newport, RI. It was one of those places that reiterate the phrase, 'You get what you pay for.' :) It really wasn't too bad and we just had fun getting away.

One of the highlights of visiting Newport is exploring the Newport Mansions. On this trip, we stopped in at the Marble House and the Elms. Absolutely breathtaking!

The Elms

The Marble House

Our final stop in Newport was The Corner Cafe where we tried the califlower gouda soup and a fancy quesadilla. It was delicious and I totally recommend a visit!

(Okay, I know I'm a little behind, but...) Happy New Year!

Back in January, the Hardy family from our LDS ward invited Kyle and me to their annual New Year's Eve Party. This exclusive event includes Dolores Hardy's incredible cooking, Latin dancing (Dolores is from Mexico), and this year, a private concert given by yours trulies at Dolores' request. :) It was such a wonderful celebration and the perfect way to bring in the new year. Thank you Hardys!