Friday, September 7, 2012

Love Vermont



Trip began in New Jersey where we connected with my brother's family for an overnight in Toms River.  Wonderful afternoon on the beach and great seeing everyone.


View from the beach house looking at the river


Grandad (my brother, Roger) and Tessa, evening walk

The weather is always like this in Vermont (just kidding) and people are just fabulous (yes, fabulous)...  Traveled from New York to Vermont via ferry, Lake Champlain is just beautiful.


As we approach the Vermont side, a sister ferry sets out for New York state.
 
Time in Vermont includes family.  These pictures are for Lauren and the family.   

The latest addition to the family, a gift to us all..
A serious moment for Pepe (Dan's father)
Sunset over Lake Champlain viewed from Colchester (Sarah & Adam's house)
Three generations (Gramma soon to be 100)

Sarah & Adam and their view


Allie, we miss you...
Our nephew and his family..  Yup, just a little sassy.
 
 
Best french fries in Vermont (owned by one of our nephews)
 
Our nephew and his boys
 
 
Our nephew and his boys
 
 
Sisters (yes, I am the tallest)
 
 
My brother and his family (missing their son who is currently serving our country, training in Arizona)
 
We returned from Eastern Canada a few days early to attend a "mass christening".  Our two nieces, Sarah & Allie (and their husbands) along with two other couples (their very good friends) shared this special moment with family and friends in Colchester.  The baptism was performed by a family friend, Father Timothy. 
Note the four babies seated in the front row.  From left to right, Hannah (friend), Aiden (friend), Caleb (Allie & Eric's baby) and Sienna (Sarah & Adam's baby).

Family
 
Sarah & Adam, Allie & Eric with baby Sienna and her Uncle Tom and Father Timothy


Sarah, Eric, Allie, baby Caleb and his Uncle Nick and Father Timothy
 
All trips to Vermont include time at Fergie's Pond, a very special place.  
 
 
 
And Fergie's Pond has an annual event of good food and lots of laughter.  This year,
 



Mother and daughter

Maryanne

How did that guy in the pink get on the island?

Ginger

Mrs. Howell, Lovie

 

 

And of course, Gilligan and Mr. Howell


Yes, Vermonters know how to build a bonfire


Retirement gift from good friends
 Time in Vermont includes reconnecting with old friends. 
 

Kate went to college with Dan
 
 
Another little piece of paradise in Vermont

Rick went to college with Dan and I'm in this picture so you know I also went on this trip..

Love, a good thing in our lives
That covers the family & friends element of our Vermont adventure.  Stay tuned for the trip to Eastern Canada..

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