an escape from reality

• a relaxing weekend getaway in Vermont
• gathering around the table with family
• amazing views of the mountains
• seeing their beautiful home, the best "bed & breakfast" in town

• hiking through the woods, snow crackling with each step
• water rippling, creating a path through the snow
• laughing at ourselves when the icy patches took us out
• not hurting ourselves more seriously!
• enjoying the hot tub on cold nights

• a trip into town, finding good deals at the outlet stores
• an early birthday present
• "lake-style" happy hour
• starting a new book, reading for pleasure
• getting home with time to spare, resisting the impulse to work