We enjoyed a wonderful Columbus weekend getaway to Vermont with Palmer & Faye. Here's a little travelogue.
Going on a roadtrip with a three-month old is a little tricky. The infant is a bit like a ticking time bomb, you never know when it is going to explode, but you know it is coming soon. This picture was taken after Edison had a diaper blow out. Luckily the scenery was gorgeous and we could wash him off in the stream under the covered bridge. Don't you love the butt dimples?
Our Saturday hike took us to the Mad River Glen, Eben's childhood ski area. It was fun hiking the old ski trails. Can you see why it is called Green & Gold weekend? It was absolutely beautiful & we enjoyed perfect weather. Who can spot Edison?
Uncle Palmer with Edison. I just like this photo, there's something to it because it is not posed. Despite what it looks like, they are not waiting for the bus to escape the crowded minivan! Edison is draped with one of dad's shirts for warmth, but it ends up looking more like religious robes.
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Can you tell how much dad loves you, Edison? I hope so! This photo is from the second hike of the weekend, up to Camel's Hump - a fantastic lookout point.
We could see Lake Champlain, separating Vermont & New York, and up into Quebec, Canada. Everywhere one looked, the leaves were changing color and the trees were magnificent. The hike was a little longer than we planned, but we had a great time (even Edison, the look on his face is just a ruse).
Edison & his dad got all dressed up for a nice birthday dinner for Eben on Friday night. What a dashing father-son pair they make. They charmed the whole restaurant. Edison is definitely the best birthday present ever & his presence makes our own aging seem appropriate now and not something scary!
Getting some zzzzzs in with mom.
This picture title is supplied by Paul Lang: "I should never let Uncle Craig babysit me again."
Waiting for the Patriots game to start. Like father, like son.
Still sleeping...
In the corn maze, dozing. I guess he wasn't worried about making it out any time soon.
Edison is still loving bath time!
Our Saturday hike took us to the Mad River Glen, Eben's childhood ski area. It was fun hiking the old ski trails. Can you see why it is called Green & Gold weekend? It was absolutely beautiful & we enjoyed perfect weather. Who can spot Edison?
We could see Lake Champlain, separating Vermont & New York, and up into Quebec, Canada. Everywhere one looked, the leaves were changing color and the trees were magnificent. The hike was a little longer than we planned, but we had a great time (even Edison, the look on his face is just a ruse).
Dad loves it when Edison sleeps on him.
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The bubbles and moving fish in this bouncer do a good job of keeping Edison entertained.
My how mature you look for three months. (If you overlook the pocket that looks like a puppy dog.)
Friday night - Edison spent three fun-filled hours rocking out in the swing.
I love how he sleeps with his arms out (sometimes up next to his head).
