A Traditional VT Thanksgiving

Our annual trip to VT was delayed a few hours due to some car troubles....but we made the most of it, and met some really nice people, who took time out of their own holiday to help us. 

It really set the tone for Thanksgiving....

When we got to VT, it was all about the food time. Rather than go to the Ye Olde Tavern, we decided to cook a traditional Thanksgiving meal at the house. Everyone had their dishes to prepare, and it went off without a hitch! The rest of the weekend was spent shopping at the outlets, and enjoying some VT scenery...

Family, Friends, Food, Fun.....Until next year, Vermont!

Christmas Card 2012 Preview

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Thankful Thursday: Happy Thanksgiving!

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! I love this holiday-it's close to the other big holiday, so it feels very similar, yet there's not the stress of gift buying & giving. This year, we're continuing our family tradition of going to VT with our family friends. We'll be heading up to Manchester, VT tomorrow, and I can't wait. It's absolutely gorgeous up there this time of year! 

We'll be cooking dinner tomorrow and then heading out to the outlets for Black Friday- I can't wait!! So far, it looks like Kate Spade, J. Crew, and Vineyard Vines are all having huge sales-YAY! 

Lately, I feel thankful for so many things....

1.) Seeing friends and family who all have their health and are in good spirits.

2.) Driving around and seeing decorated houses-those icicle lights get me every time!

3.) Being part of special traditions that hold so much meaning to me. 

4.) Having close family nearby to share the holidays with.

5.) Starting the Christmas decorations!! 

6.) Oh and Rod Stewart's new Christmas album- love :) 

Have a wonderful Thanksgiving! And good luck, if you're like me and are braving the crowds on Black Friday!! 

Jackie & Alec: Festive Fall Wedding!

This past weekend, I was so blessed to share in my cousin Jackie's big day as one of her bridesmaids!  The weekend was filled with lots of family, from near and far. Some of her husband's family members hail from England and Australia. We had a great time getting to know one another and sharing in the joy of the event. 

Check out some of the pics from the big day:

At the Salon...

The Ceremony

The Party

Cheers Jackie & Alec!! 

Wishing you many years of laughter & love! 

xoxo