We're back from Vacation, Chickie News and 29 years ago today!

Hi everyone - the Mister and I are back from our little jaunt to Vermont.  We took a whirlwind tour of part of the state, stayed at some lovely Bed & Breakfasts and got to spend some time with my sister.

I want to thank everyone who commented about my picture post on the Finger Lakes.   I may not get a chance to catch up and thank all of your personally, but please know that I appreciate you taking the time to comment on my humble blog!

I have a few days left to get ready for the Celtic Fest that my daughter-in-law, Maria and I will be having a booth at...then...Friday, is the annual mega Antique/Flea Market in Bouckville, NY...then late Sunday my mother-in-law and sister-in-law arrive for an extended visit...so things are going to be crazy here for a while.

Here's a few pictures of our trip.

View of part of the grounds of our first B & B - lovely and very inspirational

Scenes from the Shelburne Museum, where we spent most of one day....great fun and so much history to see!  These are some of the wonderful antique, hand carved wooden carousel animals in one of the buildings.

Scenes from the "GENERAL STORE" at the museum...ooooh...I wanted these crocks and tins!

One of many 'work' wagons featured in one of the buildings

millstone garden

Primitive Bucket bench in one of the buildings - I took pics of this so my sweetie could make me one.

Little garden at the Shelburne Museum

The Ticonderoga Steamship - which was moved to this spot over land from Lake Champlain back in the 50s.  It is huge and so lovely inside.

My sis, Liz, standing next to a metal heart she and a friend artist complete for a big fundraising event in Rutland, VT.  These hearts are all over the city and will be auctioned off in the Fall.

Wonderful old barn, now a party house, at the last B & B we stayed at.

Scene at the end of the Green Mountains on the way home.

In other news - our chickies are FINALLY laying eggs!  I found one the day before we left and there have been some each day since!  So glad the chickens are starting to 'earn their keep'!

And Finally.....

29 Years Ago Today I married my best friend, my sweetie and the best man I know.  I'm so thankful for all the blessings God has bestowed on us through the years

...including our two wonderful boys, who married two lovely young women....oh...and one more exciting thing to report

Our oldest son, Scott and his wife, Steph, are ALSO expecting a baby!  Now we will have two grandbabies in the span of about 3 months.  Drew & Maria are due in December and the newest addition will be joining our family in March!  We are so happy and are looking forward to being Grandparents!

Have a lovely week everyone!