Sunshine State to New England Fall Fun

I'm back from a whirlwind trip to Connecticut where we celebrated little miss' birthday with family, saw the legendary Phil Collins in concert, went to the apple orchard and pumpkin patch, sipped on local wine on the CT Wine Trail, got a cone of my favorite ice cream, and I met my beautiful baby niece. I had a fabulous weekend that consisted of not one single staged blog photo (am I even a blogger when I went to the heartland of fall foliage, and didn't take "basic" pictures?! Gasp!), but my heart is full. So, that's a win in my book!

Serena met SO much family including her great grandfather and great-great aunt. Seeing her play with her cousins made my heart explode! 

Fall Party Menu

Harvest Hash Trail Mix
Pigskin in a Blanket (pigs in a blanket in a shape of a football)
Apple Pie Bites
Fruit Platter
Harvest Tomato Sauce and Meatballs
Fresh Bread
Candy Corn Punch (non-alcoholic)
Apple Cider Sangria
Fall Beers
Bottled Water
Organic Juice Boxes for the kiddos
2 cakes for Serena and her Poppa
Pumpkin and Vanilla Ice Cream
Favors were gourmet pop-corn on the cob

*Cried happy tears when my brother walked in with my baby niece*

*It's always a good day when I see my high school and college besties*

On Sunday morning, we went out for breakfast with my family where Serena was spoiled with more presents and met her great aunt and uncle, more cousins, and even her great-great aunt (my great aunt).

Then it was time to head to NYC for Phil Collins, little did we know it would take what should have been about an hour drive to the city over 4 hours. The traffic was insane, and our date night that was supposed to be a nice dinner and enjoying drinks on a rooftop bar with views of the Manhattan skyline turned into making it to the concert just as Phil took the stage and concession stand chicken fingers.....

Never mind the parking debacle... we made reservations ahead of time for $25 about a block away from the Barclays Center. When we arrived they turned us away because they were full even with our reservation. We had to frantically search for other parking, and ended up shelling out an extra $60 for another garage. Traffic + getting screwed by ParkWhiz Brooklyn made a rough start to the night, but we salvaged it and were in awe of THE Phil Collins!

Sweater {Less than $20} | Lace Bralette | Faux Leather Leggings | Bag | Necklace {15% off} | Lipstick | Boots

On Monday we headed over to Lyman Orchards for apple picking and the corn maze, but the weather had other plans. So, we enjoyed apple cider donuts and some family pictures before heading over to my favorite local winery.

*Somebody loved her 1st apple cider donut*

*My dad, brother, and sweet momma*

No matter how busy I am on a trip to CT, I always make time for a stop at Rich Farm for my favorite ice cream even if it's before heading back to the airport. It's THAT good! I always get Cookie Monster in a waffle cone with chocolate sprinkles. Brb... walking back up north for another cone...

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