The funny thing about having Thanksgiving so late this year--we're already smack dab in the Christmas Season. But before we go there, let's pause a minute to really appreciate this holiday. A holiday without (too much) conspicuous consumption, just good food, good family, and a good excuse to get out of town for a few days. Mr. Tea's parents were as lovely hosts as ever, and Grandma Lala's presence was a treat. We haven't spent a thanksgiving together in years, so it was nice to have her along. Booboo got to spend some quality time with her Nonnie and Papa.
A leisurely breakfast the day after.
A rare moment on Papa's lap.
The next day, Grandma Lala and I decided to do some exploring. We had intended to go check out Rhinebeck, the cute chichi town across the river, but my sense of direction being what it is, we ended up going to opposite way and went to Saugerties, instead.
The coolest thing about Saugerties, (which is sort of Woodstock's blue-collar cousin,) besides the old movie theater, cool antique stores, and really great independent bookstore, is the lighthouse/b&b. This is a lighthouse on a river, and on top of an actual house. And has a real b&b, where you can stay overnight. There were huge swans bedded down in the Hudson, big groups of them. They looked very cool out there. They weren't quite ducks, but being fowl, Booboo still enjoyed seeing them.
On the way to the Lighthouse.
The Saugerties Lighthouse.
Girl in the woof-woof hat.
Swans on the Hudson.
And afterward, a delicious burrito at Taco Juan's. Booboo's favorite part was the window full of toys.
How much is that baby in the window?
Senorita Booboo. (Love the Legos, mommy. Not so sure about the sombrero.)
And finally, an attempt to get a family pic by Nonnie and Papa's waterfall...
Like father, like daughter.
Wait, wait, cut! This is all wrong.
I said I need total creative control now, people!
Not bad, but what exactly are we looking at now?
Ah! We found the waterfall, but lost Daddy!
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