and we had a wonderful time! The first night we went to a community play that took place in the local upholstery shop by day and the 'Recovery Lounge' by night. The name of the play was called 'The Real West' and it kept our attention for sure. It was a fun night.
The next day we headed out for a hike up Whiteface Mountain. It was a glorious day and the top of the mountain was a comfortable 66 degrees while at the base it was in the sweltering 90's. It felt so good up there and the views were clear and grand!
Here we are making our way up.
Tah Dah!!! We made it to the peak!
The girls posing at the base of the mountain.
On Wednesday we hiked in Keene, NY. It was a shorter hike but this time there weren't any railings to help us up. I thought this hike was more difficult even though it was far shorter in distance. Here's a picture of the girl's after our hike.
On Thursday we took a ferry to Vermont and enjoyed a day of sightseeing and shopping. Definitely a must for us girls. We started off at the local country store.
It was cute as a button on the outside
and inside. We picked up some local maple syrup.
We dropped the girls off at the Ben and Jerry's Ice Cream factory (that's B & G's sign in the distance) and my husband and I went to the antique store across the street! A good trade off for me. I picked up some treasures that I can't wait to show you!! One of my fav finds was an old vintage maple sap bucket that someone had painted a Vermont winter scene on the front of it. I'm picturing it on my front porch this winter stuffed with boughs!
Then we headed up the street to The Trapp Family Lodge. You remember The Sound of Music Trapp Family? This is where they moved to when they left Austria.
The Trapp Family Lodge
and one of the many paintings inside the lodge.
A picture I took while heading back to New York State via ferry.
I can't go on any vacation without taking pictures of lovely cottages.
Not only did I think this porch was charming but I love the idea of the ski's hanging on the ski rack. Another idea I hope to steal and use on our cabin's porch some day.
I have a soft spot for window boxes. So pretty!
I hope you're enjoying your summer. I can't believe how hot it's been! I hate to mention it....but I'm seeing leaves changing color and starting to fall already. I think the change of seasons is bitter sweet. ~amy
