New England has been giving us its best in crazy-swinging-temperature-flip-flops-to-snow-boots weather. February vacation went from the sublime to the ridiculous.
It started with a beautiful Saturday, sunny and bright. So, we headed to one of our very favorite places, Breakheart Reservation. It was glorious. A little chilly, but beautiful and crisp and perfect for playing by the lake.
I was quickly informed by my daughter than we ‘should have brought a shovel…’ as she hunted for sticks up to the job of digging a hole. Never one to miss out on an opportunity to play in the sand!
My younger son on the other hand was more interested in throwing sticks and stones at the still partially frozen lake.
Before finding the biggest, frozen, puddle ever!
The light was stunning, the sky was blue and the sun sparkled on the lake. It was truly beautiful, and reminded me yet again why this is one of my favorite places to take a walk.
Of course, the next day we woke to six inches of snow. But, that’s New England for you!
Eudora Welty
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It always looks so peaceful and beautiful down by the reservoir there. Whatever the time of year it looks full of adventure and perfect for a walk. Hard to believe you woke to snow after such a sunny day. Our lake froze this week and my boys were also entertained by throwing sticks and stones at it to try and break it. I wouldn’t let them stand on it so they launched the boat instead and then broke the oar jabbing the ice. Boys will be boys!
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What a lovely place for a walk and those bright blue skies look amazing xx
What a stunning location, the sunshine makes it look deceptively warm
It a;ways looks so stunning there, no wonder it’s a big hit with your family #CountryKids
Gosh that lake is gorgeous, so much better than any of the ones we have close to hear. All ours have steep banks to get into them, I really want to see one that comes to the edge like a shore, so beautiful. Mich x
Oh so beautiful. I love your snap shot posts I am never disappointed with your beautiful scenery and ever changing weather! Ice puddles are great for exploring and smashing in my boys case! #countrykids
Wow this looks like a really beautiful place to go, I can see why you like it there. Your photos are stunning too. Did you go back and take more in the snow? #CountryKids
Breakheart Reservation looks beautiful and it actually looks really sunny and warm, the only thing that gives it away is the beanie hats! Looks like you had fun x #CountryKids
Such a beautiful place for a walk. Your children look like they were well wrapped up against the cold and had lots of fun. So lovely to have sunshine too even if it was a bit chilly. #countrykids
Oh wow New England just looks so beautiful and so much outdoor space to explore. We have had similar in the UK – had a big freeze a couple of days ago and then today it felt like spring
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Laura x