Alabamians in Yankee Country

It's been a while because we've been busy!  My (Leslie's) parents came up to Buffalo for a visit this past week and we had a fabulous time.  This was only my parents' second time ever flying, and their first time ever flying together.  This was also their first time in New York, and actually the farthest north they've ever been, so it was a totally new experience for them.  We took lots and lots of pictures, so I will put a lot up here.

They got to Buffalo on Tuesday, and we woke up Wednesday to snow falling!  It was perfect.  As you can see, mom and dad were very excited.

It ended up being very cold and snowy for the week they were here, and it didn't melt until the day they left.  Here we are at Dolci, a great little dessert spot near our house.  They had their first cannoli here and loved it of course.  Delish!

We walked up and down our neighborhood, Elmwood Village, and enjoyed all the little shops and the beautiful old homes.

On Friday night, Wes performed at a coffee house, and we had a good time hanging out and listening to our favorite musician.

On Saturday, it was beautifully sunny and totally freezing.  We went out to the harbor area on Lake Erie and enjoyed the sights.

Then we warmed up by introducing the parents to the best fast food in Buffalo: Mighty Taco.  Mmmmmm, super mighty.

Then we went over to Delaware Park near our house.  As you can see here, the lake is totally frozen and snowed over.

And of course I need to throw in a little pic of Boston and his cigar.

On Sunday we hit Niagara Falls!  It was gorgeous with the snow around it.  Up on the observation deck, the wind and mist from the falls was unbelievably strong and we were pretty much frozen.  But it was still amazing and fun!

On our last night we went to dinner at Bada Bing and dang it was good!  I recommend the bada-bacon-burger.

Well, that's been our last week.  We're getting ready to head out to Alabama for Christmas on Monday and we also get to stop through Nashville to see friends.  We're very excited to spend time with family and friends, eat treats, give and get gifts, and of course celebrate our Savior Jesus Christ!  Hope everyone has a merry little Christmas!

It's beginning to look a lot like Christmas

First of all, this is a store down the street from us, and I just really want to call them and ask them what their hours are...

Anyway, hope everyone had a wonderful Thanksgiving.  We had a good time at our friends' house even though we were missing family.  We came home that evening and got right into the Christmas spirit by putting up our tree and decorations! Yay!

Even Boston got into the spirit.  Doesn't he look so distinguished in his Santa hat?!?! :)

Saturday wasn't so great on the football front.  The best and most anticipated game of the year - Auburn vs. Alabama - was on, but obviously it didn't end the way we had hoped.

This was actually the first time Auburn has lost against Alabama since we've been married, so it was a sad day. We still love our Auburn Tigers, though, and we'll get them next year!  

On a side note, notice in the background the cute stockings hung on an actual fireplace for the first time!! Love it!