February Vacation with A&E

I have been wanting to find the time to share our fabulous vacation week with our two granddaughters, Abby and Lizzy.

We had such a great time and really enjoyed every moment with these two, ages 10 and 8.

As you can see on Sunday we visited an alpaca shop and the alpacas were a must to visit!
We also sampled Cabot cheese and chocolates all from Vermont.

On Monday we had a trip to Michael's to get all sorts of crafts for the week ahead, I didn't say no to anything, our cart was full. Wait to you see all our creations!!

                                           We had some fun in the store as you can see!

 

                                                     Just some of our crafts and goodies!

 Lizzy started this Easter scene and had a great time. She did it all herself and it wasn't that easy, especially when many of the plastic pieces popped out...but she keep at it.

 

            Really cute, we used it as our centerpiece on the table while they were here.

Lizzy even used the extra pieces and make a picture  :  )

Next up we used tons of my button supply to make button flowers. I really liked this.....getting to use buttons what could be better.

 Jars and bottles were used and colored wire from Michaels and another craft shop. Toadstools were also from "M" in the fairy department!

 

                                                          Few more different angles

                                                           This was Abby's flower bouquet

             
                                                           Mass production

Then we spent two days skiing, and got them both skiing and on the chair lift. WOW

                   
                                                                        Memories

                                              We did some sewing in Nannie's sewing room

                                                          Of course Alpaca fleece

                                                                    TA-DAAAA

                                         Lizzy made Lemon Tarts, oh my were they good!

Abby made dinner, turkey in peppers, guacamole, beans and rice. And so well executed!

                                                The happy Chefs.....note fancy drinks too!
                                                           We were Happy too!

                                          There was some pillow making for dear old Ellie

                                                                           ELLIE
                                                             (dearly loved for 8 years)

                                                     Of course Jack had a good time too

             We always go to the Children's museum and it's always interesting and fun




That just about sums up the week, minus a few activities like snowshoeing, movie watching and cuddles.

Thanks for visiting and reading through to this busy, active and memorable week. Love to see all of you here. THANK YOU

xoRobin and Jack (he made me include him)

Last week fun!

Visit to see little girls is always a fun week! No school on Tuesday, meant Monday drive to sleep over kids house and play all day Tuesday!

Monday night mom and dad could go on a date and Nannie could be with girls. We had chinese food and cosy TV time.
Up early the next day to a gorgeous sunny warm day, so we planned a picnic, hike and ice cream! Sounds great, right?!
Kids love to explore and eat, so it was a successful hike. We saw acorns, fairy homes, beaver tree damage, baby princess pine trees, and we had so many interesting nature chats.

Love to show you some photos of my little/BIG girls❤️

                                                    Dinner at Bamboo Chinese Restaurant

                                                   Picnic in Concord, Massachusetts

                                         Best SUNNY Day

                                                    Beaver damage

          This photo reminded me of Christmas, all of this under the leaves and pine needles

                                                    Princess pines

                    Protection from beavers making their dams and causing flooding on paths

                                                    The Hikers

                                                    Fairy homes

                                                    Worm and bug damage on tree bark

                                                    Just nature being inspiring

                                                    Looking WAYYYYY UP

                                                    We think this tree was hit by lightening

                                                    More Princess Pines, so sweet!

              We visited the famous Concord, Massachusetts where the battle was fought

                                                    Enjoy some history

                                                    The North Bridge

                                                    Humongous tree

                                                    Great climbing trees too

                                                    Bayberry bushes, also reminds me of Christmas

                                                    My 9 year old, fourth grader, Abby

                                                    My 7 year old, 2nd grader, Lizzy

                                Note: what was on my bed when I arrived ❤️ see the baby too!

                                                    Concord River

                                                    My girls and their Nannie



Well you can see it was great fun and I can never get enough of them. Next time will be Thanksgiving! Can't wait


Thanks for visiting my little blog world. I have attached a website so you can read more about the battle and Paul Revere, for those who love history!





xoRobin

Hello Autumn

Good Evening my Lovelies!

Popping in for an Autumn post and picture show and tell.

                                         My Best Foliage shot this Fall

                                             Cut my hydrangea for some loveliness inside

                       Dining room table centerpiece, getting ready for Thanksgiving dinner

                                         More decorations for some seasonal fun

                                         Kitchen area and family room mantel

                                                  Saw this and thought is was perfect!

Woodstock Vermont Main Street, so pretty

                            My favorite RED bridge on the way to Woodstock, Taftsville, Vt.

                                                   Best Maple Tree Foliage

Lizzy's did this for me, "I invite my grandmother to a marshmallow party" I accept little Lizzy💕

                                      Chicken pot pie, Cold weather cooking has begun.

                                                    New cook book, it's a good one!

                                   Just what I didn't need, a new carryall, but couldn't resist

                                               And a new tray, love chickens, especially red

                                                  So here is the sweater, ready to sew up

                                        And here it is all done. Ready for Baby shower :  )

Nice pattern and fun to make. All made in one piece, two seams to sew up and buttons.

                                           Sorry for the poor lighting in some of my photos



Hope everyone has a good week and finds time to enjoy some crafting, yarns and fabric goodness, or really whatever makes you smile!


Thanks for visiting my blog and taking time to comment, if you like. I do love your comment!


xoxoRobin