Virginia.

Beautiful nature. Quality family time. Heartfelt memories, conversations and fellowship. All of this in one Labor Day weekend trip to Virginia to visit my sister-in-law, brother-in-law, niece and nephews (including a new little guy!) The days were packed with sunshine, playing pool, newborn nephew snuggling, silly giggles, my first Chick-fil-a experience (I want them to adopt me) and complete relaxation.

I'm sharing with you photos of our hiking trip from Saturday. Man, the fresh Virginia air does wonders to the soul...

Side note: there is nothing hotter than a man wearing a baby, am I right ladies?

How was your Labor Day weekend?

That Time We Left the Dog Home: Part 2

If you missed the first part of this two-part post, you are going to want to go here. This past weekend my husband, son and I went to visit my sister, future bro-in-law and nephew. We found ourselves on Main Street in this amazing antique shop. I can't even explain our excitement! My husband and I love historic items and treasures from past generations. We didn't know if we could take photos inside the shop but no one stopped us, so....enjoy! {We sure did.} PS: There might be a vintage typewriter involved...control your squeals if you are in a public place or around little children. Thank you.

Can we live here please?!

That Time We Left the Dog Home: Part 1

Linking it was magical. Don't get me wrong; I love my Jackie girl. I mean look at that face:

Maybe it's because working from home and being mommy to baby boy and puppy can be a little nutty but I felt kinda relieved we went away this weekend just us humans {Thanks for being Jackie's BFF for three days, Lauren!} We packed up and headed towards New Hampshire on Friday to visit my sister and her family. I almost named this post "The Time We Finally Went on a Family Vacation" but that extra word made the title too long. And yes, typing it just now wore me out.

Littleton is by far one the cutest towns I've ever been to {beside Rockport of course.} Cute little shops, inns, fun exploring nooks, amazing thrift shops...you know, I'll just stop talking {typing} and just show you. Pictures will express what I'm thinking better than my own brain. Let's just say, this is what heaven must be like. Except with Jesus. And smoothies. Caution: photography vomit about to ensue.

PS: This post is the first of a two-parter. There was this incredible antique shop where my husband and I wanted to crawl into a grandfather clock and live there. No joke. But we didn't because that was creepy and only one person can really fit into a clock. I think. For now, enjoy some photos of around downtown Main Street and keep your eyes peeled for a Part 2 post later in the week!

Last thoughts: those umbrellas were life-changing amazing / that Jones soda rocked my taste buds / that Chutter's candy counter was pretty insane / that stuffed dog was the only husky in my face. Pure bliss.

Linking up with Sami's Shenanigans:
http://www.samisshenanigans.com/2013/08/its-time-for-weekend-shenanigans_19.html