Lititz, PA Trip

Hubby and I were looking for something
inexpensive to do. Originally I thought of
going to Delaware to the outlets for an
overnight to shop etc . . . But the hotel
prices were crazy (summertime UGH)

So hubby did his "research" and found
this great little town right by Lancaster PA.

Lititz ! 
It was voted the America's Coolest Small Town

Before our journey began we needed a
good breakfast. Decided to try a quaint
little place in  Bradley Beach.

The Buttered Biscuit Cafe'

 

 

The food was delicious !

Hubby enjoys his "dippy" eggs.

I am trying to eat healthy

 

Then we were off to PA.
We stayed in Lancaster because we booked
a really reasonable hotel.  

View outside our window.

Shopped at QVC, Kohl's and the outlets.

Got some good buys at QVC.
2 dresses, a blouse, sneakers and a grill pan (for Gar)
$ 60.00  WOW  love it

Wonderful dinner at Cracker Barrel. I had Haddock.
I am beginning to really enjoy fish.

Up early on Saturday AM to head to Litiz.

Again a good breakfast - Bob Evans

 I love this place

Hubby "dippy" eggs - do we see a theme?
He also loves the crepes.

My healthy attempt -  Wow is this me?
Oatmeal and fruit - go girl

We got a little "lost" went North instead of South hah
But we were able to view more of the area.

Then with a little help from some sweet local folks
we found out way.

First stop the Wilbur Chocolate Factory, Candy Store
and Museum.

Here's hubby heading in.
They had neat old chocolate molds and
beautiful tea pots, tins and you get
a sample of the famous Wilbur chocolate bud.
The dark chocolate was my favorite.

See the Easter bunny tins?

Ladies making the candy

My goodness the minute you step outside the car you
smell  "CHOCOLATE"

Then we visited this local park. It was just beautiful

 

 

Adorable playground for the children

 

Hubby loves his trains
See him riding the rails ?  hah

Then made our way down Main Street.

Toured the old historic museums

How's this for a washing machine.

Oven

 

Puzzle piece clock. 2 years to make.

It was remarkable.

Met a lovely "senior" couple working at the
museum at the Moravian Square..

Learned all about the Moravian Church and
faith and how they settled in Lititz

 

 

How's this for a fire truck

 

Beautiful wedding gown.  Small waisted bride hah

Johannes Jueller House 1792

The original bar outside

Julius Sturgis Pretzel Bakery
America's first pretzel bakery

 

Back to NJ and a delicious dinner at 10th Ave Burrito.

Oh the pork mole' is divine!

 

 

It was a wonderful two days. 

Always fun to take these quick, inexpensive trips.

Okay hubby where are we off to next?

Kenny Loggins & Hudson River Walk

Hubby and I went to see Kenny Loggins at
the Great Auditorium in Ocean Grove.

I really love his music.

All day I kept saying I just want to hear
two songs ~  House at Pooh Corner &
Celebrate Me Home.

Well, he did both plus all the other great ones.

"House At Pooh Corner"

Christopher Robin and I walked along
Under branches lit up by the moon
Posing our questions to Owl and Eeyore
As our days disappeared all too soon
But I've wandered much further today than I should
And I can't seem to find my way back to the wood

So help me if you can, I've got to get
Back to the house at Pooh Corner by one
You'd be surprised, there's so much to be done
Count all the bees in the hive
Chase all the clouds from the sky
Back to the days of Christopher Robin and Pooh

Winnie the Pooh doesn't know what to do
Got a honey jar stuck on his nose
He came to me asking help and advise
And from here no one knows where he goes
So I sent him to ask of the owl if he's there
How to loosen the jar from the nose of a bear

So help me if you can, I've got to get
Back to the house at Pooh Corner by one
You'd be surprised, there's so much to be done
Count all the bees in the hive
Chase all the clouds from the sky
Back to the days of Christopher Robin and Pooh

It's hard to explain how a few precious things
Seem to follow throughout all our lives
After all's said and done I was watching my son
Sleeping there with my bear by his side
So I tucked him in, kissed him
And as I was going
I swear that old bear whispered
Boy, welcome home!

Believe me if you can, I've got to get
Back to the house at Pooh Corner by one
What do you know, there's so much to be done
Count all the bees in the hive
Chase all the clouds from the sky
Back to the days of Christopher Robin and Pooh
Back to the ways of Christopher Robin and Pooh
Back to the ways of Pooh

It was the most fun I have had at a concert ever!

The man next to me just totally cracked me up.
He looked like a very serious business man.
He was pretty quiet during the concert until:
Kenny played "This Is It"  Suddenly he stands up
and starts yelling Caddy Shack, Caddy Shack.
Doing the dance like the little gofer.  He was
just hysterical.  Then Kenny sang Footloose and
the guy went nuts again.  Can't judge a book huh?
I just laughed and laughed at him and with him.
When it was over he thanked me for the fun. hah

I have been wanting to walk at Riverside Park along
the Hudson River.  We drive this way into NYC all
the time and I see people biking, jogging, walking,
and enjoying the water view.  So today was the day
we gave it a try.  Since we live in NJ and have to
drive into the city finding a parking spot was a
challenge but once we found one the walk was
lovely.

My hubby looking so handsome !

Enjoying my walk.

Jersey Shore Vacation Day

Took a vacation day today and
visited the shore with Aunt Rose.

The beach is about 20 minutes from my house,
but I hardly ever go.

Rain was in the forecast but the Lord
sure blessed and it was breezy and sunny.

Showers of Blessings

Found this awesome shower curtain today.

Decided to do a quick makeover.