This is the Basketball Hall of Fame in Springfield, MA. (Notice the weather!) It was nice, but we again think that they charge way too much on admission for what is there. Nonetheless, it was pretty neat inside.
Joel shooting at the peach basket hoop. Noah was (and still is) sick, so he didn't do much there. You know he wasn't faking it because he was very much looking forward to the stop on our trip.
In South Deerfield, MA is where the Yankee Candle company is headquartered. And, I "demanded" that we stop at their factory store. You would never believe this place unless you have been there. Brian estimates the size of this shop at around 100,000 sq. feet. Everything you can imagine is at this place. It reminded me of the Longaberger homestead, only bigger, and yet different. I got out of there with some great 2nds and just a small hit on my wallet. :)
When you go to Vermont, you HAVE to go to Ben & Jerry's. It is required! The tour is short, but you get a free sample. Need I say more.
About 1 mile up the road from B & J's, is a place similar to Tanner's Orchard. However, at this place, you actually get to watch them make the cider. It is an interesting process. Good thing I like apple cider, because the apple "puree/mush" they use to make it does not look appetizing at all.
Moose sighting! Moose sighting!! Saw him and a couple other moose just off the interstate/parkway in New Hampshire. The kids were extremely excited ~ well, Joel was anyway.
Marilyn and Joel at a natural pool spot called the Basin. Notice Joel with his moose. He has named it "Puddyoneshoe". Tomorrow he plans to call it "Puddytwoshoes". Where does he come up with these things????
Most of the colors are gone, but not all of them. It is so beautiful here.
Wish you were here to enjoy this with us!
Kendra
Hope Noah starts to feel better! Sounds like you guys are having a great time and it is beautiful :}
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