Fall in Vermont

Had a really lovely weekend with a bunch of friends up in Vermont and wanted to share some pictures of the beautiful, serene FALLness of it all. Wish I could stay up at that cabin all winter long.

Disney Trip

Ended our summer on a high note with our trip to Disney! Vinny and I went with a couple of friends from college that we don't see that often and had a blast. We did and ate so much! I was exhausted almost all of the time but exhaustedly happy. Disney is such a magical place.

Some highlights include:

• Drinking our way around EPCOT (Pro-tip: take turns with friends at each country so as not to get completely shit-faced)
• Going up Splash Mountain just as the fireworks were going off
• Donald Duck photobombing us in Animal Kingdom (and just generally being hilarious)
• Kathy's shirt which said "I'm surrounded by idiots" complete with picture of Scar
• Eating so much food because Disney Dining Plan
• Meeting so many characters - I was amazed at how not-so-bad the lines were!
• Getting so many compliments on my ears (and many from some princesses). I got them from The Mermaid Harp and I love them.
• The "Vamos!" parade. Judy and Nick Wilde are in it. The song is the catchiest. It is the best.

Sigh. Until next time!

Vermont

Spent a few restful weekends up in the Green Mountain State. Vinny's sister and brother-in-law kindly took us to their cabin on 4th of July weekend and then we went with a couple of friends the following weekend. I was so grateful for the break from the hot city air and noise. The views weren't bad either.

We hiked in Jamaica State Park both weekends. Both were very different experiences. The first time was hot and sunny and the second weekend was rainy and mosquito-filled, but somehow more peaceful when we got to the top.

Somewhere on Stratton Mountain

One day we hiked up what is typically a ski slope. Needless to say it was STEEP and strenuous but they views were worth it.

At the top(ish) of Stratton

On another day, we visited Hidden Spring Maple, basically the Valhalla of maple syrup. I wish I had gotten a picture of my maple syrup ice cream but, alas, it was gone sooner than it was meant to be.

Bernie, Vinny's sister's pup

A lot of the time was spent hanging out with this angel. At a little over one year old he's still got that puppy energy, but all the hiking and running around tired him OUT.

I was able to squeeze in a painting the second weekend! It rained while I was painting but I think it gave it kind of a nice effect.

Hope to be back sometime during the fall! I'm sure the foliage would be be-yoo-tiful.