Sunday, November 30, 2008

Tis the Season

Since there aren't words to describe the loveliness of our Thanksgiving this year, I thought quantity might have to take the place of quality. And since a picture is worth 1000 words, here you'll find a 14,000+ word description of our wonderful getaway.
My Aunt and Uncle (Betsy and Larry) invited us to their country house in CT

We ate a beautiful dinner in the "barn"

Which they have characteristically made classy, cozy and gorgeous (this is GK's favorite feature)

This is mine

GK liked it too. We didn't give Vanny a ride. Maybe next time

His favorite thing was the bathtub where he could splash and kick to his heart's content

Larry took us on a nature walk and from the top of the hill we could see three states

On the way home, we decided to stop and cut down our Christmas tree. The little farm where we got our tree last year was on our way home (they close at dark and we made it just in time).

Abel's Tree Farm

In no time, the boys had found the perfect tree

And GK went to work

We picked out a pretty little wreath

And headed for home

And made our little hobit hole a pretty cozy place.

20 comments:

Dad Risser said...

Absolutley fabulous!

Amberly said...

tis the season, indeed! sounds perfectly lovely.

Sydney said...

What a postcard sounding weekend! It looked beautiful and sounded even better.

gk risser said...

That little guy's smile is the best part of all. And his Hot Momma.

Heidi said...

How wonderfully romantic...I thought houses like that only existed in movies. Beautiful!

GK I did tell Ned to call you, but we dont have long distance right now...so he will soon. We are moving, we got a house. :)

Lashley said...

Ha! I didn't notice Reggie in that picture of "the boys" until probably the third time I looked at it.

Looks beautiful. Your littlest guy looks positively kissable!

gk risser said...

Who, Reggie?

Did you also notice him in the picture of the front of the house? We didn't until about the 15th time we looked at it.

Misty said...

Great pics. I love the one of Van in the water. It looks like you had a great thanksgiving.

Derek Bitter, M.A. said...

please tell me that forth stocking is not for reggie.

seven smiles said...

Had a fantastic time with you guys!
Happy Christmas-season :)

MARTHA said...

Seeing your fun holiday added to mine. What a wonderful trip.

Susanna said...

derek, of course that fourth stocking is for reggie.

Derek Bitter, M.A. said...

oh brother. make sure he gets his letter to Santa off on time.

pf said...

next thanksgiving is with us in CA! (i hope).

Andrew said...

van looks so cozy, that is no barn, I like the tree, I miss thanks-G in connecticut. excited to see you guys.

Eddie said...

Oh I LOVE that house! SO nice! You guys have a cute apartment, but why are there 4 stockings? Reggie must have been a good boy!

rosebud said...

Hi, Susanna!
I found your blog via Andrew's blog by way of facebook. Darling blog. Looks like you are doing well!
Rosemary (your cousin)

annie said...

awesome. i miss you guys so much.

K Risser said...

I love all of your pictures. What a fun home to have Thanksgiving at & your apartment looks so cozy all decorated for Christmas! (I like that Reggie has a stocking too)

A and M said...

What a fun weekend! Your "hobit hole" looks very warm & cozy...I love all the pictures.