• Vacation & Travel: Vermont Fun & Celebrations

    Karlie, Daddy, and Brina putting together their lego creations!

    Thankful for a husband who invests time in the lives of the children.  The girls adore their Daddy!  I love all three of you so very much!

    Writing and drawing on tree bark.

    It is amazing the cool stuff you find in Vermont.  As Daddy and PopPop were splitting wood these pieces of paper fell off  of the tree and the girls thought they were the neatest “craft” paper.

    Daddy taking Brina for a short ride on the four wheeler.

    Brina all smiles after her ride on the four wheeler with Daddy.  So much fun!

    Karlie's turn on the 4-wheeler

    Karlie is pleased with herself for “helping” Daddy drive the four wheeler!

    Karlie and Brina riding with PopPop on the tractor.

    The tractor was out so the girls enjoyed riding for a few minutes with PopPop!

    Fun times in Vermont

    It’s the little stuff that make them smile.  Thankful for opportunity to spend time with Nana and PopPop.

    Celebrating Nana's Birthday!

    We were able to celebrate Nana’s birthday during our visit.  The girls helped make and decorate the cake for the party.

    Blowing out the candles!

    It was a blessing to share Nana’s birthday with her!

    PopPop and the girls!

    Brina admiring the butterfly plates while PopPop and Karlie watch Nana cut the birthday cake.

    Nana enjoying her birthday!

    Nana is a beautiful lady both inside and out. We love you Nana!  Thanks for sharing your birthday with us.

    PopPop getting into the festivities!

    Fun times with PopPop.

    Karlie target practicing with Daddy.

     Karlie did pretty well hitting the target.

    Brina had a blast practicing.

    Brina thought is was a lot of fun to sh0ot and find all the empty casings.

    Boutique of fresh and wild flowers from Vermont!

    Brina and Karlie loved picking the beautiful flowers from PopPop’s garden and along the trails.

    Enjoying some sparkler time!

    Standing on the rocks spelling out their names with sparklers!

    Brina and Karlie saying goodbyes to PopPop and Nana.

    Time to head home.  Saying goodbye and ready for the final leg of our long road trip!  We are thankful for our time with PopPop and Nana in Vermont.

    A Vacation To Remember series is a reflection on our recent trip and ways we relaxed.  Life is short and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to build memories with family and explore of of the most amazing places during our time away.  Explore with a good attitude, look for fun and it will be an awesome trip jammed packed with positive memories.  It is refreshing having some time away from the regular routine.  Make it a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet new people and learn.  You just might see or try something new that takes your breath away!

  • Vacation & Travel: Exploring Vermont

    After our adventures in Boston we had the opportunity to head up to Vermont and spend a few days with Jake’s grandparents. We had a blast hanging out with them and the girls had a chance to experience Vermont. They thought the river was a neat place to explore!

    Exploring Vermont

    Taking a hike with Daddy!

    Down by the river!

    The girls were excited to see the river near Nana and PopPop’s house.  They loved hearing Daddy’s stories of camping and having fun in Vermont.

    Wild strawberries growing along the trail in Vermont

     Brina and Karlie enjoyed seeing the different trees, fruits, flowers and fun items along the hiking trail.  They pointed out several wild strawberry patches!

    Vermont wildflower boutique made by Brina and Karlie

    They made a cute little boutique out of the wildflowers they picked along our hike (and a pine cone)!

    Karlie being silly at the Cabot store!

    We went to the Antique Mall and the little shops in the area.  The girls had a blast tasting several of the Cabot cheeses!

    Exploring Quechee Gorge in Vermont!

    Quechee Gorge was fun to look at and see with the girls.  They thought it was a LONG ways down!

    Karlie enjoying a popsicle at Nana and PopPop's

    Karlie thought it was so cool Nana got “rocket” popsicles!

    Brina thinks the popsicles are delicious!

    Dessert after supper – a colorful popsicle (what a perfect treat)!

    Karlie having fun in Vermont!

    Playing in their new garage!

    I followed the girls and Daddy down to the river.

    While Daddy was cutting a tree that was in the path I startled the girls!  They didn’t hear me over the chain saw running, this was Brina’s expression!  Guess next time I should announce my arrival.

    PopPop and Daddy splitting some wood.

    Daddy and PopPop got through the stack of would they had to split while we were there that week.  The girls found the splitter fascinating to watch and even did one themselves.

    Karlie and Brina blowing bubbles.

    Blowing bubbles, always a fun summer time activity!

    Brina and Karlie hanging out with Nana!

    The girls enjoyed their time hanging out with Nana and PopPop!

    Ready for a swim in the river!

    Who is ready for an ice cold swim in the river!?

    Brina found a stick in the river

    The water was pretty chilly but that didn’t bother Brina!  The girls had a blast finding sticks, building a dam and splashing around in the river.

    Daddy and Karlie heading to the river

    On the way to the river.  It was so much in Vermont, the river was a favorite!

    Sunning themselves on the rock!

    They were perfectly warm playing in the water but when it was time to come back up to the house they suddenly got cold!  This was their solution to sit / lay on the big rock in the yard to warm back up.  It only took them a couple minutes (if that) and they were back up playing again!

     Having the kids makes every activity an adventure.  The girls loved their time with Nana and PopPop in Vermont.  We are thankful for the opportunity to spend a few days with them.  A lot of great memories that the girls will treasure from that time with Nana and PopPop!

    “A Vacation To Remember” series is a reflection on our recent trip and ways we relaxed.  Life is short and we were thrilled to have the opportunity to build memories with family and explore of of the most amazing places during our time away.  Go with a good attitude and looking for fun and it will be an awesome trip jammed packed with positive memories.  It is refreshing having some time away from the regular routine.  Make it a once in a lifetime opportunity to meet new people and learn.  You just might see or try something new that takes your breath away!