For the second leg of our trip we made our way to our family's home in Shelburne, Vermont, on Lake Champlain. This is one of my most favorite places in the entire world, if not my MOST favorite, and I've spent countless summers here making some of my most treasured memories with my Aunt Ellen. Seriously, I love Vermont- it's hands down my favorite state. I love everything about it, from the green rolling hills to the gorgeous lake, incredible skiing, and lush, lush forests. I can't get enough. And every summer we spend in Vermont makes me fall in love a little more.
This July was no different. We spent our days boating, swimming, and eating delicious food, our family gathered around the table laughing and telling stories. We went night-swimming, enjoyed downtown Burlington, and my sister and I went on long runs each morning.
Here are some photographs from this part of our trip:

























Love that couch! And I've only passed through Vermont but I also loved it. Sort of hoping my husband ends up getting a job there. Glad you guys had so much fun!
ReplyDeleteI was born and raised in Vermont and just moved back this past May. I wish I knew you were here! We could have planned a play date with the kiddos by the water!
ReplyDeleteI just love these! I can't wait to see this kind of scenery.
ReplyDeleteWhat is your family business? I try to focus on local businesses so I'd love to help support yours! =]
I lived in Burlington, VT for two years and it will always hold a special place in my heart. I'd totally move back one day.
ReplyDeleteDanielle, this looks like such a lovely vacation!
ReplyDeleteI am always drawn to places with gorgeous bodys of water close by!
Henry is so cute!
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that couch.beautiful!
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ReplyDeletebeautiful summer trip!
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It looks so peaceful...wonderful. I can totally understand why you are drown to the place. I'm a big fan of natural peaceful places that get your mind to stop and just be content.
ReplyDeleteI swear Danielle, I am so falling in love with henry's smile. He is so so so adorable.
oh and by the way. I've clicked through your tattoo tuesdays because I wanted to know more about your tattoos. Did I just miss you or haven't you featured your tattoos at all? I'd love to see all of your tattoos and read the stories behind them (hanks too by the way, but I guess that doesn't fit the feature ^^)
sorry for the long comment. :)
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Wow, gorgeous photos! What a beautiful place! My goodness, that would be a dream to visit each summer! Let me also add the sofa is to die for and Henry is just so adorable & huggable looking! :)
ReplyDeleteYum, that food looks fantastic!
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I have always wanted to go there! What a lovely place to spend time with family.
ReplyDeleteThat couch took my breath away!
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the pictures look beautiful!!
ReplyDeleteLooks like you had a great time! I love all of the pictures!
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You're a Yankee fan? Permanent spot on my list of awesome people opened just for you. haha - Beautiful pictures as usual, Danielle!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures Danielle!! That is one adorably smiley baby you've got :)
ReplyDeleteThe one of you lifting Henry in the air makes me smile! :) So precious.
ReplyDeleteI love the picture you painted of family time: unpretentious, relaxed, joyful. It sounds like a wonderful break, and the photographs are delightful! Oh and I am seriously crushing over that big vege patch.
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Ahh, 15 of my 20 years in Vermont, and I am still in awe of it's beauty :)
ReplyDeleteI love Vermont, and I'm happy you had a great time here! I hope your family's home wasn't damaged by the storm!
Yes! This was my childhood :)
ReplyDeleteI grew up in the Lakes Region of New Hampshire, so I spent a lot of time in Vermont, too. It's just the same. New England is the most perfect place on Earth.
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I really love your blog, and admire you as a person. I know that for "Tattoo Tuesday" you had featured your sister and when answering question number four, she talked about her mother. My parent's are having a increasingly hard time accepting my tattoos, and it's extremely hurtful. I was wondering if your mom would be able to write a guest post to parents with tattooed children and how she accepted it and came to overcome the initial shock (and probably continuing shock that came with it) It's just an idea that popped into my head. Thanks. : )
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i really love that photo of the farm! something about it caught my eye...
ReplyDeletelovely photos <3
that red couch....love it!
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wow. the pictures make me want to be there... like now. i am drawn to quaint serene peaceful lil stops and that definitely looks like it. the first and last picture just draw me in so beautiful.
ReplyDeleteand yay to early morning long runs with the sis!
Looks like such a lovely time. I can't believe how big Henry is! Wow!
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I totally agree. Vermont is amazing!
ReplyDeletebeautiful photos! you must have an amazing camera to capture such crisp clear images! looks like your trip was awesome.
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