favorite things

there is something about farmer's markets that just puts a smile on my face.

the little baskets filled with perfect fresh produce.

the colors of homemade pasta noodles covering an entire table.

free samples galore: jalapeno or chokecherry jelly, fresh bread, armenian yogurt dip.

friendly people who just want to give you a taste of something homegrown and better.

i love a good farmer's market, a chance to support the locals, a reminder of france, a true taste of summer. bring it on summertime!

those little baskets

cheese = great

 friendly alpacas?

market colors

before we hit the market, we experienced another wonderful summer activity.. hiking!

we went to seven falls with sue and her kids and it was a blast.

it is such a blessing that anj and i both work later in the day so we can have such fun mornings,

though the falls were a little wimpy and the stairs were a little scary, we all had such a fun time.

just some wildlife camouflage

 thanks ben, thanks.

 how do they measure up?

check those stairs

 quality signage. we may have scrambled a few times. woops.

 creepy floating staircase?

some flora and fauna

 some mads and anj.

 a butterfly!

 showing our respect for helen keller... oh wait, helen hunt jackson?

 we made it!

some more quality shots

stairs!

some falls

 me and fam

 the creepiest elevator in the side of a mountain ever.

 the classic everyone close your eyes and pull out a rock and see who gets the coolest game was a hit.

 all seven!

and of course you can't forget our trip to see the kissing camels... can you spot them?

it was a perfect summer day!