When big changes are happening in life, I tend to get quiet and focus on family and that is the stage I am at right now. So, as you might have noticed, I have stepped away a bit from this blog. I think it can be important to take a break from things like paint colors and throw pillows from time to time. I hope my love of those things (and the time to dedicate to them) will return sometime soon.
I have been focusing on nature and time with my guys, both equally soothing for me.
We spent a week in the mountains over spring break and that felt so good. We had a couple of big snowstorms (yup, the calendar does indeed say April - I checked a few times!). But there is no denying Mother Nature's beauty, even if we are craving warmer weather.
Our travels took us across the state and through Stowe on this day, a quintessential Vermont village.
We grabbed lunch here and it was even warm enough to walk around the village a bit.
We explored a few back roads.
And then headed back to NY just as the sun was setting in the Adirondacks.
Back in the frozen tundra of the Adirondacks for the remainder of the week, we took time to explore some new trails and plan some fun adventures for the summer.
Courtney I have followed and enjoyed your blog for many years and I wish you peace as you move into a new season of life. Changes can be unsettling but know they help us to grow. By choosing to focus on family You have "mapped" the best course for getting through these changes and I wish you the very best.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for following along on this journey. Your comment this morning is very much appreciated and I know you are right about focusing on family :). Have a wonderful day!
DeleteWhat a beautiful post..... Sooooo there really is still a "Small Town" America out there ... and oh how beautiful and soothing and peaceful ...... Thank you so much for sharing these pictures .... and enjoy your season of "Break"
ReplyDeleteThanks Lisa! Vermont is just full of these little towns - it's truly awesome. My favorites are the lesser known ones that we stumble upon while taking the back roads.
DeleteYep Courtney sometimes we need to listen to our heart and follow that path. I really enjoyed seeing what you did over Spring break. What a beautiful journey. I am beginning to think we midwest and eastern peeps are not going to have 4 season and will now just have Winter and Summer. With Spring not being able to win the tug of war with old man winter I am thinking we might just go from winter to summer!!!! I am glad you chose to "have a map" and follow your heart and devote time at this point in life with family. You will never regret that. The throw pillows won't mind!! Happy Thursday Courtney. Have a great rest of the week. Big hugs.
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Kris
It is so lovely there! You are so wise, Courtney! Life passes so quickly and your family is growing up...you are following where your heart takes you! xoxo
ReplyDeleteI immediately recognized that picture of the church in Stowe that was taken from a distance; I took the same picture 3 years ago. I just love your blog because it feels like home - it soothes my soul and I love each new post. I wish you and your family the best.
ReplyDeleteWhat a beautiful post for so many reasons. The weather has been crazy this year, hasn't it? I am going to try to make it up to Stowe this summer or fall. That's when we tend to do most of our Vermont exploring since no one wants to "waste" any precious ski time! Those boys!
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Shelley
The photos are so beautiful!!
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