Road Trip: Vermont (tubing + backyard shenanigans)

The weather just refused to warm up but it didn't stop us from going tubing one day. Our little tubing spot was so scenic and also perfect for the kids to easily get in, ride, and run back and do it again. The kids didn't seem to mind the chilly water and the dads were kind enough to jump in and save any stranded tubes.

Performing. As usual, tickets were issued and the show didn't appear to have an ending.

Beginning the longest stretch of our road trip. Burlington to D.C. It's always hard to leave family. Thanks for a wonderful week Olsens!!

Road Trip: Vermont (hikes and sunsets)

We were so excited to spend several days with Dan, Rachel, James and Isla. We had only been to Burlington in the winter so it was fun to see it in summer. Now we understand why they call Vermont the Green Mountain State! Beautiful green vistas everywhere we drove. Vermont greeted us with some rain and cooler temperatures but the kids just wanted to play with their cousins so they didn't mind. And the cooler temperatures felt nice after a warm North Carolina summer. We loved just relaxing, hanging out, enjoying Rachel's delicious cooking, and exploring. We went on a hike one day and all the kids ended up wet and happy. We got burgers and fries at Al's. And one evening we walked to a park near my brother's house that had the most beautiful views of Lake Champlain.