Vacation!

Good Morning! I hope who ever is reading this is well and enjoying their Summer. We've had quite a wet July here on Long Island; I know many states are also having a humid, rainy Summer too. I'm a Fall girl anyway! But my garden is certainly loving the rain. Everything is growing HUGE. We went on vacation July 4th and I'm glad we really didn't experience too much precipitation. A few night storms but that's okay.

We started our trip in Boston and walked the Freedom Trail. That was something I really wanted to do for a long time. Finally I got to visit Paul Revere's house, which I've wanted to do for years. And I've been going to Massachusetts since I'm a little girl but we never spent time in Boston. Loved the cobblestone streets! Old North Church, Paul Revere Park, Boston Common, the USS Constitution...all good things! We went to Quincy Market and ate at the famous Union Oyster House! Then we watched fireworks from our hotel because it was too hard to access Boston Common for the fireworks. Great time! Then we moved on to the Salem, Gloucester , Rockport area. We ate dinner in Sudbury at Longfellow's Wayside Inn, which is our tradition.

So many great places to see. Some still closed or had abbreviated hours but still fun.

The Fisherman looks amazing lit up at night! The park that surrounds the famous statue is beautiful.

Fun in Massachusetts then on to Lancaster. Visited my favorite spots and did tons of shopping at farm stands and Amish farms. Most of the trip was driving the backroads looking for those special spots and we found a bunch. The car was loaded with goodies when we left!

Back home and working on the garden, and I'm in a Fall mood! I dont know why every year after 4th of July passes, I am so ready for Fall! This afternoon I plan to sew and stuff some pumpkins! I know it sounds crazy but I have fun! I'm on the hunt for fabric to make corn! Cloth indian corn. A trip to Hobby Lobby is in my future. Wondering if anyone else is starting Fall projects. 

Here are some photos of my yard at night all lit up. i love sitting out there with my coffee and enjoying the evening. 

Well, back to housework, garden and the chickens! Have a great day!