For two weeks in late July, the five of us vacationed in New England. We had a wonderful time exploring Boston, the North Shore of Massachusetts, and Acadia National Park in Maine. All of us are ready to go back. Maine quickly became our favorite summer vacation spot.
Across the miles, I pulled out my journal and scribbled additions to the list. Beautiful gifts from His hand... I want to remember each one...
#1018-#1081
:: EZ pass.
:: A quick stop at the lake. A night with Nana and Papa.
:: And many jumps off the dock.
in Massachusetts...
:: Boston swan boats.
:: A duck tour. Quack.
:: The hospitality of old friends.
:: Walking the Freedom Trail.
:: Ice cream stands with driving ranges.
:: Rocky beaches.
:: Wingaersheek Beach... 100 degree day relief. (Thanks for the recommendation, Kit!)
:: Spotting a Sea Kettler on the train. : )
:: Cherry Farm Creamery.
:: Finding a good local deli.
:: White New England church steeples.
in Maine...
:: White sail dotted bay.
:: Cool ocean breeze after a long hike.
:: Cottage #9.
:: Laundromats.
:: Charcoal grills.
:: Picnic tables.
:: Honey Nut Cheerios - their vacation cereal.
:: Walking together.
:: Pine cones.
:: Late afternoon hikes.
:: Being in nature all day. Every day.
:: Balsam fir scented woods.
:: S'mores.
:: Skipping stones.
:: Clear reflections.
:: Fern-covered forest floor.
:: Reaching the top.
:: Mountain-top picnics.
:: Sea cliffs.
:: Cold water on hiking tired feet.
:: Sea spray.
:: Wonder.
:: Being silly.
:: Taking our time.
:: Tough five year-old legs making it to the top... and back down.
:: Tea and popovers at the Jordan Pond House. With dear friends from church!
:: Kids that go and go and go... loving every mile. : )
:: Walking sticks.
:: Birch tree forests.
:: Wild roses.
:: Clearly marked trails.
:: Deep inhale of fresh air.
:: Rented bikes.
:: Carriage roads.
:: Encouraging words from older brother and sister.
:: Hard earned junior ranger badges.
:: Adventure-loving kids.
:: Late night mini golf.
:: Wild blueberries. Everywhere.
:: Blueberry Soda.
:: Lobster pound dining on the sound.
:: Lobsters that do tricks.
:: Lobster rolls.
:: Sweatshirts at night.
:: Starry skies. Gasps from city kids.
our last stop... back at the lake...
:: Cannonballs.
:: Sunsets along I-95.
:: Two weeks. Just us.
I know it's not Monday, but...
Jen, still sad that we missed you! You guys did it all...wow...so glad that you had two weeks JUST YOU. We have yet to do that. Beautiful, beautiful!
ReplyDeleteJust Great! I have a dream of moving our family to Maine at some point. It would be almost a halfway point between the two sets of parents, mine in PA and my husband's in New Brunswick, Canada. So how lovely to stop in here and see all those lovely photos and that thankful list and know that you were blessed by your time together.
ReplyDeleteI love the one of Peter(i think)"pushing" the round boulder off the edge. So clever. :)
I have more posts to catch up on here but I just wanted to say, Hooray for Maine and New England! :)
Loved these updates of your family. Sounds like y'all have had a terrific summer!
ReplyDeleteOh, Jennifer... a good friend of ours has been nudging us towards Acadia for quite some time now. I think your photos and recollections have just provided that extra little push I needed to take the plunge and plan a trip!! Your vacation looks and sounds utterly fantastic-- so glad you were all able to escape the chaos of the beltway for some precious time before fall! Welcome home :)
ReplyDeleteThis is my favorite post! Inspiring list of thanks with inspiring photos that make me smile. SO beautiful.
ReplyDeleteFor two weeks in late July, the five of us vacationed in New England. We had a wonderful time exploring Boston, the North Shore of Massachusetts, and Acadia National Park in Maine. All of us are ready to go back. Maine quickly became our favorite summer vacation spot. fathers day gifts
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