Cavendish, VT --> Windsor, VT

Sabbatical Day 21 | June 17, 2011
Cavendish, VT  -->  Windsor, VT

Today we went to Cafe at DeLight for 'brunch' though I was really the only one that got lunch. And of course I ordered the hot dog!  For those that aren't aware, there are hot dogs back "home" called Ess'm hot dogs which are with their natural casings. I LOVE THEM! And I absolutely have to have them every time I go back east. YUM!

After we ate, we went to the Green Mountain Sugarhouse and if I hear that any of you were in Southern Vermont and you didn't stop at the Sugarhouse, we'll have words! (Just kidding - but seriously, you should stop in). At the sugarhouse, if you are there during the right time of year, you can take a tour and see how maple syrup (REAL syrup) is made. BUT if you are there during the warmer months, you HAVE to try a maple creamee - OH. MY. GOD! Think a soft serve vanilla ice cream with JUST the right amount of Vermont maple syrup!! .:dies!:.

Dad then took us along the back roads to Windsor, VT. What a great way to see a place - it was a gorgeous ride! When we got to Windsor, we went to see my grandmother. They are in the process of remodeling the apartment 'complex' that she lives in (the state of Vermont actually renovated one of the older state prisons into an apartment/assisted living complex for seniors), so she was actually in a different apartment than the one that she is normally in. It was actually quite nice, and bigger, than the one that she normally rents - but. I wasn't a fan of the kitchen. It was very closed off and kind of dark. She seemed to like that she has a bigger living room - temporarily anyway.

We had a good visit, and Matt seemed comfortable (he dozed off a few times lol!!) but we didn't stay too long since we had plans for the evening.  We first stopped at Singleton's to get some groceries for dinner and then we headed to Springfield, VT for a family
barbeque/graduation party. There is never a shortage of energy once you get all 4 of my nieces and nephews together and they definitely did not disappoint this evening! They collect, connect, and then they are all off like a shot in different directions. I wish I could bottle their energy and then sell it. I would be BEYOND rich!  First I got a tour of Jenna's new bedroom - she upgraded to Hello Kitty and I have to say, I liked it!  Ty - oh, adorable Ty. Ever since Ty was a baby, he and I have had a different relationship than the one that I have with the other kids - at first, he would be all super bashful with me and it wasn't until recently that he started to actually talk to me. So, he and I went through our normal hellos and then he was off to hang out with Matthew who was outside finding critters. The critter of the evening was a garden snake .:shudder:. and if I had to say so, the garden snake took the encounter like a champ! But as with all things, it did come to an end. Unfortunately, not such a good one for the snake. But, boys will be boys.  

Dinner was great and the company was even better! I love hanging out with them!

After dinner we had dessert and the kids had some fun with sparklers, and then it was time to head home for the evening.

Happy heart!!