Before we lived in New York, Aron was practically anti-Halloween—but somehow with nudging from West Village celebrations (people go all out!), a wife who enjoys dressing up, and a baby boy, he’s become a fan. He has a wild costume (even I’m shocked) and is taking a half-day today so that we can all bring our little tot downtown for a children’s treat trail and free showings of Charlie Brown at the Varsity. Should be a lot of fun! I’ll be sure and share some photos later.
Here are some favorite costumes of mine from recent years…
To celebrate Aron’s birthday this year, we decided to jump in the car and drive into Yosemite Valley for a brief escape. The 3-1/2 hour drive passed quickly, and though we arrived too late Friday evening to see our surroundings, we woke up in what is easily one of the most beautiful places on earth. Even if you can only spend a day or two, it’s worth making an effort to visit. Thankfully, we’re close by.
Plenty of people (and guidebooks) can tell you far more about visiting the National Park than can I—especially about the acres to explore outside of the valley floor. The entire park is over 1,170 square miles. But here are a few notes (and a whole lot of photos) from our weekend, in case you’re lucky enough to be headed this way.
It’s been my experience that while you don’t need to buy a lot of maternity clothes, you’ll be a lot happier (read: more comfortable) if you get a few key pieces that don’t make you feel like you’re waging a war to squeeze into your wardrobe every day.
Here’s what I think you really need (for cooler temps, with links to my go-to sources)…
