Two Thumbs Up

Ah, we're home.  We made it to Vermont and back.  Roughly 550 miles each way.  Add another 1,000 miles for each car attachment we had (the Thule carrier on the roof and the bike rack on the back).  Then add another 10,000 miles for each child.  And let's not forget dramatic rain/hail storms AND summer beach traffic.  I feel like I've driven to the moon and back...paying, on average, $4.35 per gallon of gas that it took to get there.  I think that there's a permanent "cheek" impression on the front passenger seat of Noah's car that perfectly matches my "seat."  As much fun as vacations are, it's always nice to come home.

We had a GREAT time on our New England adventure, though!  You'll get the full scoop in the days to come, but we got in lots of time with old friends and family.  We were able to explore fun destinations throughout Vermont.  Anna was a hit, but Lily in all her scrumptiousness/hilarity was an even bigger hit.  Perhaps the biggest hit of all, though, was the A&W drive-in car hop in Middlebury.  Lily tasted her first root beer float.  Two things a preschooler probably shouldn't have right before being strapped in to a car seat -- soda and ice cream.  She was practically rendered speechless (a rarity) by the creamy, frosty drink....