Smicksburg

What a beautiful day to be in Smicksburg!  Kathy and I headed out early this morning, glad to see the sun peeking through and the skies getting bluer as we got closer.  We were on a mission:  First, to see the Aunts (Joan and Dolly) and Uncle Clifford.  Mission accomplished.  It was so nice to see all three of them looking happy and chipper and well.  Love these families to the MOON and back!

Second, to go to a book signing at the Windgate Winery.  I had never been there, and was delightfully surprised!  There was an art gallery and an antique shop in addition to the vineyards and the winery.  But the main draw was the dozen plus authors who had their very interesting and appealing books for sale!  I was glad to walk through and say hello to the authors I knew, and to meet new ones.  Thanks, Tom Beck, for posting and letting us know about this event! 

The view from the end of the drive was amazing – first picture is the rolling hills and the barn.  Second picture is an Amish farm and buildings, snuggled in next to a large stand of trees.  The sky had turned bright blue and the clouds looked like cool whip!

No matter how many times we have been there, we always love stopping at the quaint little shops on main street.  My favorite is the Drying Shed but there are so many others that are fun to visit as well.  We decided NOT to go to New York (time restraint – ha ha) but did stop at the rest.  The fudge at the Village Sampler is very yummy.  Chocolate Walnut! 

It was a great day, shared with my wonderful sister, visiting family, seeing friends, SHOPPING … Who says you can’t go Home again??? Not ME!