Colchester Strawberry Fest 2011

Today it started out to be another rainy day in Vermont. Which was upsetting because I had planned to take the kids strawberry picking. But by the afternoon the sun was shining and we were loading up to pick some red juicy strawberries, Savy stayed home with Tony. This farm Mazze's Farm is HUGE!! There was a petting zoo, general store, bouncy houses, Pony rides, games, and tons of FREE samples.

Annie the Shetland Pony

Zak the Bull.. He was HUGE!!!

Another thumbs up day in Vermont

This Sprites for you....

If you look hard you can see Marv in the bouncy house...he's wearing the blue #8 shirt.

Marv riding the pony. He was so brave.

Luna wasn't so brave at first.

A visit up to the General store to taste some FREE samples of :

Strawberry Shakes, Smoothies, Strawberry fudge, Strawberry Donuts ( the sample was so yummy I bought a hlf doz. to take home) Choc. dipped Strawberries, Homemade Strawberry Ice cream and so much more...

Face Painting

What better way to end the day then with a homemade strawberry shortcake..

Below is a video of Marv & Luna riding the ponies. ENJOY

Shelburne Farm

A few weekends ago my friend invited the kids and myself to join them on an adventure to Shelburne Farm in Shelburne, VT. This place was awesome..I def want to go back again.

Savy and Paul hanging out on the grass.

The land here on the farm was beautiful.

Taking the tractor ride up to the farm.

my crazies..

petting the baby cow

sheep

Starburst the Brown swiss cow.

Savys friend "kevin"

below:

Marvin the chicken whisper!!

Carnaval Time

This Saturday was a beautiful sunny day. I heard that the carnival was coming to town so we loaded the kids up and off we went to enjoy the smells of greasy sausages, cotton candy and rides that only the young and enjoy.

Luna on the ponies.

My biggest child ( side note Luna is actually on this ride with Tony you just can't see her)

Marv sliding down the largest slide he has ever seen.

Bungi time!!

Savy was so brave!!!

Picture Perfect!!!

The other day I felt like walking around Burlington, VT window shopping on Church St. with the kids. So that is exactly what we did. But I noticed while walking around that Down town Burlington has the most beautiful and creative ways of expression through the arts. So I pulled out my camera and started capturing it's beauty.

You don't see old fire stations like this anymore and this is still a open and working one too.

Leddy Park over in the North End of Burlington. I went for a walk with the kids in the morning and I was seriously ready to build a house here. I would love waking up to this view every morning.

To the right of the picture above. ( Leddy Park)

Wooden steps down to the water.

This creative piece of metal work was on the side of a church building.

I've passed this wall a million times since moving here but never thought to take a picture of it... I am so glad I finally did because I want to get it framed and hung on my wall at home.

Kids Day 2011

Today we attended the Burlington Kids Day at Battery St. Park. To start the celebration off there was a parade on Church St.

Some famous Vermont mascot (?)

Another mascot (?)

Tons of candy they kids got thrown at them through out the parade.

Marv hugging the Echo Science Museum Mascot.

There was a bouncy house

Classy lunch out of a bus is always a good idea to the kids.

We waited in this line for 30 mins and finally its their turn.

Train ride with their friend Paul Junior ( my friend Jamie's kiddo)

Savy the tree climber.

We ended the afternoon with some homemade maple ice cream as we walked back home.

Savy & TeeBall!!

Savy FINALLY had his first baseball game tonight after all those weeks of cancelled practices from the rain and flooding weather we had here in Vermont. He was so excited to play in his first game.

Team stretching before the big event.

I am the team parent so I was in charge of making the official team banner.

Thumbs up from my favorite Tampa Bay Ray player.

Group picture of a few of his buddies.

Catching a fly ball in the outfield

Marv and Luna were SOOOOO bored I finally let them take silly pictures.

They wanted me to be in one too so here it is

I hope this loads!!! Video of Savy hitting a run for his team.

Mothers Day Stroll in the Park.

Today we went to the Battery St. Park for a bike ride with the kids (first of the spring season)

Marvin is super excited to be riding his bike again. Now if only would let us take his training wheels off.

To cute!!!

A random lady driving by the park stopped on the street to ask if the Savy, Marv and Luna were mine, when I said yes she gave me a gift bag left over from a Mothers Day fundraiser earlier that morning... In the bag was fresh local baked rolls, buttery croissant, cheese, strawberries and homemade chocolates. YUMMY!!!! of course the kids ate it all.

Savy doing a little off rode biking..

REASON # 1 I love living in Vermont ( the beautiful views)

REASON # 2 I love living in Vermont ( unique art structures)

The weather was beautiful for a change after a whole week of rain and flooding. We had a blast and can't wait to go again next weekend.

HAPPY MOTHERS DAY TO ALL THE MOTHERS OUT THERE!!