cLeVeLaNd RoCkS!

So, instead of flying home with my family on Sunday from Boston, Brett took me to the airport early and I flew to Cleveland. Nate and I planned a surprise for Paige and we pulled it off! She had no clue!!! We had a great time and even though the power was out for (basically) the whole time, I enjoyed every minute of it. Having the power out was kinda nice; it was quiet, which is VERY different from being home! :)

The day I got there we went to Little Italy and had lunch- We're talking AMAZING pastries! We each got a few and went back to Nate and Paige's house, watched a little TV, sampled the yummies and I took a nap. Actually, I passed out on the couch. That evening as Paige started dinner the power went out. We had fun cooking with a flashlight and eating a candle-light dinner. (My mom did it a few times when we were little and I remember absolutely LOVING it!)

The next morning Paige worked on getting ice so that all her food didn't go bad and she let me sleep in. We got up, ran a few errands and then went shopping. I was SO happy to see that they have H&M in Cleveland! After that we went to luch at The Cheesecake Factory and shared an amazing black bean soup and salad. Yes, we also got two slices of cheesecake to share with Nate after dinner.

When we got back to her house we were invited to go to an Indians game and yes, we wanted to go. (HaHaHa- I've been to more MLB games than Brett now!!!) Our tickets were for a suite Nate's Uncle's law firm has and it was fabulous. They had yummy food and decadant desserts! (We had to postpone our cheesecake until the next day.) The Indians won and it was fun to hang out.





Tuesday, my last day there, Paige and I went to her friend's house and got ready, since we still didn't have power. We packed a lunch and went to Lake Erie and the Rock 'n Roll Hall of Fame. We ate on the pier and enjoyed the sun...





Then, sadly, she had to take me to the airport. I think the fact that Andi was having such a hard time with me still being gone is the only reason Paige was able to drive me there... She knew Andi needed me. For real, Andi wouldn't even talk to me on the phone! She didn't want to go anywhere and my mom said that she was just really sad the whole day. I guess I hit her limit to being without me!!! (Even though I felt bad, it was kinda nice to know that she really missed me!)

Thanks, Paige and Nate, for having me, letting me stay with you and entertaining me. I had a great time and cannot wait to come again. Yes, next time I'll bring Andi so that I can get away with staying longer! :) I LOVE YOU!