4th of July in Vermont

Dave, Rebecca and I headed up to our place in Rochester,VT nestled in a small valley on July 3rd. We are 45 minutes north of White River Junction and just over the gap from Brandon. We have an A frame house (co-owned by my brother-in-law and husband). We love going up there through three seasons, spring, summer, fall and not so much in the winter when everyone goes to ski. We are not skiers, hence no need to travel the snow laden roads. We have started going up once during the winter at my insistence. But I digress. This is about our day in Burlington.

Burlington, VT was celebrating its 400th year. In the park we listened to 'crunchy' music. (I don't think they know the 70's are over.)

We entered the Mall and took a little break on the bench. A kind passerby offered to take our picture so that we would all be included.

We loved walking up and down this 'closed' street. There were people singing and playing instruments. One was a little girl of about 5 playing the violin. She squeaked out Hot Cross Buns very well. Kudos to her for performing in front of an audience!

Dave saw this atop a hotel. It reminded me of one of my favorite movies "The Wizard of Oz".

"I've got you now, my pretty!"

After walking up and down and all around we choose a restaurant with tables outside. It reminded Rebecca and me of Italy! Mangiare!

Down the hill from the park and the 'closed' street was an area where many activities where taking place. We just walked around and enjoyed the scenery.

Here is a nod to our friend Flavio who loves Al's French Frys.

A picnic at Elizabeth Park in West Hartford

It was such a nice day, beautiful in fact, that we decided to go to Elizabeth Park in West Hartford. Such a change from the rain we have had off and on for the past week! My parents, the McDermotts (Ashley, Justin and Jack), the Fishers (Jessica, Ryan and Ethan), Rebecca as well as myself went for a picnic.

My camera doesn’t work so I ‘borrowed’ pictures from Jessica and Ryan.

We didn't find the picnic tables so we had to improvise with benches.The picnic benches were on the opposite side of the park. We'll have to remember that for future reference.

My mother loves to walk around and look at the roses.

Here is my father looking for my mother.

I loved the colors in this flower!

Jack just wouldn't accept that this door was locked!

One of the flower gardens at the park.

My parents in a moment of not arguing!!

A picture of me taking a picture.

Jessica, Ryan and Ethan under some beautiful purple flowers.

Walking to the cars with my parents.

An end to a beautiful day.

This is what someone of us did when we got home. Lucky Ethan!!