As many of you may already know, My Family loves Vermont. I grew up very close to Southern Vermont and try to go several times a year.
It is one of the few places I truly relax, Mr. Bunny’s place to relax is always at the condo in Florida, although he too loves Vermont. He prefers warm weather, I love the Snow and the heat!!
We had a change of travel plans due to Honey Bunny’s business so we booked a last minute trip to Vermont. Hopefully we will get to someplace warm and exotic soon and then to Europe, it all depends on his schedule which We have to coordinate around the schedule of our three sons. I always prefer for us to travel together whenever possible.
As you can see in the photos, Vermont keeps their Christmas decorations up through the entire Winter Season, they look so pretty against the snow which is plentiful all season long.
~The picture of the little white inn is NOT where we stayed but is across from the Inn we stay at when we are in Vermont~
I surprised my Family with a Sleigh Ride. The lovely horses literally took us over the River and Through the Woods.
After a cozy sleigh ride we sat fireside, enjoyed hot chocolate, and roasted marshmallows.
Oliver was so cute eating his S’mores.
You can’t go to Vermont in the Winter and not hit the slopes. I prefer to Snowboard, the boys like to ski.. Actually I like to dress like a Snow Bunny and hit the Lodge for Hot Toddies!! You know how much I like my cocktails.
That happens Apres Ski.
My son Sam is in the top right picture, he turns 16 on Saturday, Poppy is in the bottom photo he turns 73 on Sunday and my son Teddy who is the red jacket turns 13 on February 23rd. My boys are growing up so fast…where oh where does the time go???
My Mr. Bunny is sooooo SEXY!
We left the three boys downstairs with Grandma and Poppy aka Jojo and Poppy and hit the bar running. They had a rockin band and we had a blast. Mr Bunny went to the bathroom and when he returned I had a group of men around me and one was trying to get me to go on his private plane for dinner. I asked if his pilot could take me and my husband on a plane ride where we could have dinner together…I don’t think that is what he had in mind. Anyway they ended up hanging out with us the rest of the night talking real estate with my husband. I never did get on that darn plane…But at my age I was flattered I was even asked ~ tee hee.
I think this shrimp appetizer I had at the Inn was one of the best shrimp dishes I have ever tasted. It was stuffed and wrapped lightly in Prosciutto I still have not received the recipe from them…hmmmmm and I was even kind enough to do an entire Snapfish movie on their Inn and upload it to their Facebook page…well well, I think I just might need to get on the phone with them ASAP..LOL
The other memorable appetizer I enjoyed and get every-time I stay there is the Gorgonzola Cheesecake with pine nuts. It is really good and what the heck why not eat 100,000 extra calories..You only live once, right!!
GORGONZOLA CHEESECAKE WITH PINE NUTS:
REICPE:
Polenta~
1/2 Cup of Water
1/2 Cup Cornmea
1 TBSP Chopped Garlic
1 Tsp Salt
1/4 Cup Grated Asiago
Filling:
1 pound Gorgonzola
2 1/2 lbs Cream Cheese
5 Eggs
pre-heat oven to 350 degrees and cook in water bath for one hour.
Garnish with toasted pine nuts and drizzle pesto/olive oil around plate
Serve with Crackers.
Bunny’s Note ~ This is all the instructions that were given to me. If you give this recipe a try, I would first recommend making the Polenta the way you know how. Second whip the filling together . I haven’t made this in a few years so I am trying to remember what I did…
put the polenta in the bottom of a round spring form pan, pour the filling on top and cook in a bain marie for one hour as per the Inn’s above instructions..
Europe and The Caribbean although I am sad we didn’t get to see you this month…My heart will always belong to Vermont.
What are all of you up to this Weekend?? Any exiting plans? We have family staying with us for a few days and we have a lot planned. I hope to get up to the Herb Farm if time permits. I am looking for masses of white dried flowers for a project I am working on. I also have to get more supplies for a necklace I am designing and whenever I have time I would like to get painting some Winter Garden scenes at The Paris House.
I am also hoping to meet one of my dearest blogging friends very soon, but more on that later…..
Wishing you a Lovely Weekend
~KISSES~
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Hi Mom your post soooooooooooooooo lovely you are soooooooooooooo lovely your a cute mom yes you are gotta go.
XoXo
Oliver
Hi Oliver I just saw your comment. You are the sweetest and cutest little boy in the World and I LOVE YOU so much
xoxo
Mommy
Michele…I think the last time I got a proposal like that (from a “stranger” and attached) was about 15 years ago! LOL You go girl!!! Glad you enjoyed your family trip…We’re off to the Keys next weekend for some Sunshine and Sunsets. Have a great weekend…
Tami, I don’t believe that for one minute
….Can you please sneak me in your suitcase and take me along..I am house trained, I cook for free and do dishes..
Have a great trip and lets get together with Nancy for lunch when you return.
Ah Bunny…your trip looks like such fun. Cute photos of all of you.
Although I don’t like the cold much anymore……brrrrrrrr. And I was really a klutz on skis. Oh well. I was good at other things. Like, as you say, apres ski. I was really good at that.
I am much more a summer sport person. But that sleigh ride really looked inviting. Under those cozy lap robes. And with s’mores after. That I could do.
Hello Bunny… you should really be on the show Life of the Rich and Famous (is that even on anymore???)… you are so gorgeous, of course all the guys would try to pick you up! The sleigh ride looks fun and so does the hot chocolate and smores… your boys (including Mr. Bunny) are all adorable!… while you are planning your trips to Europe and the Carribbean… I am planning a weekend trip to Michaels and TJ Maxx… you are such a perfect model of the latest fashions… me, I am sitting here in my jeans, as usual… but I did buy a fabulous Italian designer handbag with a gift card my sister gave me to TJ’s for Christmas at a fraction of the original cost… maybe I will do a post on it! I know you love handbags too! xoxo Julie Marie
Fun family photos Bunny. What a fabulous time and now I have a huge yearning to visit Vermont more than ever.
A happy..happy sweet 16 to Sam (so cute, but all the men in your life are) and Poppy! May the whole family celebrate the birthday in the Paris House house fashion.
Glad all is going so well for the the family Michele. You are truly blessed! Hugs to you xx deb
Happy Birthday to your big boy! Looks like everyone had a wonderful time. Love the photos of you and hubby, you’re the perfect couple. And it doesn’t surprise me about the proposition LOL ! You are one hot woman! Go girl!
You are so lucky to have your parents to go along with you on some of your adventures – they must love being with all of you and I’m sure it keeps them young, although based on some of your blogs they seem very young at heart. I loved your story about the men at the bar – Mr. Bunny may not leave you alone again for a while!
Is that a duck???!!!??? I thought they flew here for the winter!!! What a beautiful vacation. It all looks so amazing!! I love the snow and the picturesque covered bridge….. You don’t get that here in Texas.
On a sad note, my grandmother passed away last night. She was 100 in August, so she was ready, but it is still so sad to think of her not in our lives. Enjoy your family as you do!!!! You know how precious life is!!!!
xxxx kim
Wow…that looked so wonderful! Love your story!!
Lovely atmospheres and lush pictures… as usual! Now you made me hop back on the sweet memory lane, and reminiscing on those good ol’ S’mores that I used to savor when I lived over there on that side of the Atlantic!
Looks like you had such fun time Bunny. Wonderful photos as always..
So happy to see you and your family enjoying themselves. I have to admit, I am more like your husband. I need to be warm to relax. Being in the snow is what I try to escape LOL.
*kisses* HH
OHHHH What a fabulous post Bunny!!! I have ALWAYS wanted to go to Vermont! It is one of my dreams. Everything looks so beautiful! What darling little boys you have!! They just grow up too fast, dont they? You have such a beautiful family Bunny! I love that we both have all boys
A sleigh ride, oh my goodness, can you get any more perfect?? Thank you so much for sharing this beautiful post and your beautiful family with us!
Love ya sweet friend,
Amy
What fun…I would so love to go to Vernont in the winter. Everything looks so lovely. Thank you for sharing sweet friend. Happy weekend!
Bonjour Bunny,
Looks like you had a fabulous time in Vermont, so lucky your parents were able to come along. You are surrounded by handsome men – even when Mr Bunny leaves you alone for two minutes. Wonderful shot of the two of you with your head resting on his shoulder!
Bon weekend!
What a fun trip. Stay warm and the recipes look fantastic. Can’t wait to try them. Cheers, Lia
Oh Bunny, you are so beautiful. Your husband must be quite used to men falling at your feet. Glad you had such a beautiful time in Vermont with your family. By the way, oliver is just too cute! I love how he always leaves you a little love note.
I just love your posts Bunny. They let me live a different life through you…thanks!
Some day I would love to visit Vermont. Its on my “IF I ever get to travel, here is where I want to go” list. LOL
You have a lovely family and I can tell there is a lot of love shared amongst you all. The boys are getting so old so fast I know, my son is too. Its hard, but at the same time, they keep bringing so many different and wonderful memories dont they?
Glad to see you are enjoying your Winter months. (And a few cocktails too, hee)
Take care dear friend,
Hugs…Danielle
Hi Bunny! Wow, you have a very busy, exciting life! Happy 16th birthday to your son! My daughter is 17 now and I can totally relate! Where does the time go? Thanks for stopping by my blog and my etsy shop! Have a great week! Jennifer
You had me at pine nuts. And I must say, you are such an inspiration. A devoted Mommy and wife who still thinks her hubs is super sexy. I hope that describes me a few years down the road!
What a cozy and wonderful weekend! Your pictures tell such a fun story…hot mama!
It is so evident that your 4 men adore you….I love that!!
The food sounds wonderful too!!
Hope everyone had/will have a wonderful birthday…..and I can’t believe that one day soon WE will actually get to share a cocktail together. How fun is that?!
~Mimi
Dearest Bunny your kind of beautiful is my kind of LOVEliness, enjoying life to the fullest with loved ones!
Must be so great to be among the boys…like having bodyguards 24/7~ By the way I want Oliver’s cozzy-cute hat!
much love to you & your sweet family darling!
xo
i have never been to vermont, but it looks gorgeous and like so much fun! much like your family!