Cracker Barrel & Quality Street

Today has been mostly a laid back day. Dan and I went for lunch at Cracker Barrel.

pic from Cracker Barrel

The funny thing is we both ordered off the breakfast menu. Of course after we finished our meal we had a look around the gift shop. They have so many cute items! The autumn things are all on sale and the Christmas decorations, gifts, sweets, etc., so fun to look at.  We didn't buy anything this time, but Dan had his eye on some Christmas singing hound dog..I told him, "I think we already have one of those".

I've been trying to take it easy this afternoon and evening. I seem to be fighting off a cold. I won't have it! I do not want to be sick, so taking some meds and trying to relax.

   

When our friends came from England recently for a visit, they brought us this gorgeous tin of chocolates! Oh how I love English chocolate!  I would show you a pic of the contents, but they are nearly gone.  hee hee.

Let me say in our defense, we have shared these tasty sweets with many friends and family members.

Hope everyone has had a wonderful day.

xoxo

Vacation~East Twin Lake~Ausable River~Mackinac Island~Chocolate Shoes

Hard to believe it's the end of July, this summer is sailing by!  It's been a pretty warm, actually hot summer so far, wondering how August is going to treat us? Personally I am hoping for some cooler temps, high 70's and low 80's.

Dan and I were away July15-22 on vacation with family. Kelly didn't go, she was working and taking care of the doggies at home.   My parents were there, all of my siblings & spouses and some of the nieces and nephews.  We were in the West Branch, Michigan area on East Twin Lake.  We rented cabins on the lake, it was a gorgeous view!

Took this pic from my lounger.

~mama deer and two fawns~

( pic taken by my sister, Lori.)

Dan out on our boat, fishing. He loves to fish.

~sunset~

We took a day trip on The Ausable River Queen. 

Another day trip to one of my favorite places in the world, Mackinac Island.

Look at these chocolate shoes you can buy at Sander's Candy & Icecream on Mackinac Island!  I wanted to get one for Kelly but $38 for one chocolate shoe is bit pricey. ;-)

Some the family that was there.

It was a fun trip, but nice to be back home.

~blessings~

xo