This past weekend the kids and I headed up to Killington Mountain Resort where we we had a one-bedroom suite for two nights; the children had Friday night with me and then Saturday night I was kid-free. My actual recap to that weekend will come later on in a 2-3 part post on events, adventures and family times, but for now I wanted to recap my weekend, because honestly? I think it was a bowl full of some awesome moments.
We woke up to an amazing few of Killington Mountain, where the kids would quickly run out on our balcony to see the world from our suite.
Aj even let me have some happy and silly moments with him, which warms my heart because him doing photos like this means he was fully enjoying himself up on the mountain, even though he was hesitant to go a full night and day with zero YouTube videos.
We took the snowshed ski lift up the mountain, and while I wanted to talk back down, K-man’s feet were really bothering him so we took the lift back down. This was pretty much a big deal, and the trio knew this, as my fear of heights usually keeps me off ski lifts.
I enjoyed watching my trio get along so well, shown here was Miss Ki trying to get Aj to let me get a photo of them together on the balcony but Aj wanted no part of it, no matter how much Sissy tried to get him to stand up.
When I got home, I decided that it has been awhile since I did something just for me, or enjoyed something I usually do on my own … so I took an hour to lay in the sunshine with my deep tanning oil in hopes to get some color to my white legs and body. Soaking up the Vitamin D was much needed and rejuvenated my mind, soul and body.
After sun bathing, I took a shower to wash off the oil and headed out to Market Basket to get some groceries because, well, as much as my mind was still in vacation mode, errands had to be done before kids returned Monday.
I enjoyed a yummy tomato, garlic, basil, olive oil and white sauce pizza for a late lunch early dinner meal.
And ended my Sunday with a sweet Snail Mail postcard from Dwan over at MommaDjane.com! I say this weekend was pretty amazing; I did some soul searching on Sunday while getting my tan on and laying in bed day dreaming. I thought of ways I can start to get out doing activities so that I can complete myself, after spending far too much time on helping others to the point of draining myself and I just smiled.
This was a fully amazing weekend, getting away was really good for my kids and my soul … glad to have some memory making moments and some time to just breath!
It sounds like you guys had a lot of fun. Our 4th was spent close to home. The whole family gets together every year for hot dogs, hamburgers, home made ice cream, and fireworks.
I love vacationing at ski resorts in the summer. They are always fun and I love taking the chairlifts to see the views without the snow! Sounds like you really made the best of your weekend for all of you!
It sounds like you had quite a weekend! We didn’t pack in quite so much, but we did have a nice barbecue followed by watching fireworks.
It looks like you had a great time. It is always nice to get away for a weekend with the family and a little me time can never hurt.
Looks like a fun weekend! I could go for some of that pizza right now.
That looks like a lot of fun! I’m totally with you on the ski lift – thanks but no thanks!
That pizza looks so good right now! I could use a good snack!
What a nice day in the sun! That view you guys had is just breathtaking.
Sounds like a great weekend! Glad you enjoyed it! And nothing wrong with you taking time for just you. We didn’t do much at all this 4th of July weekend… but it was relaxing.
It looks like you had such a rocking holiday weekend. That pizza looks amazing and you seem like such a fun mom Brandy!
Sounds like you all had a great weekend. That is what summer is all about
It sounds like you had a great weekend. I am glad the kids enjoyed it!
I have heard of Killington Mountain Resort before and have always wanted to go. Looks like you had a great time!
This looks like such a fun place! You all must have had a blast.
Looks like a fun place to have some good adventures with your kids. Thanks for sharing photos of your time there.
I totally understand how your son feels I have always HATED to be in photos, still do actually. I’m probably the weirdest blogger on the planet as I hate taking any pictures! I really to stop surfing before I eat, now I totally want pizza! LOL 🙂
Sounds like you had a great weekend! I’m sure we all love our kids, but they will drive us all crazy if we don’t get some “me time” away from them every once in a while!
Glad you were all able to enjoy your weekend together! I love that you were able to get away for a kid-free day too
Sounds like a great weekend! I haven’t had a family free weekend in so long, this sounds wonderful
Looks like you had a great weekend.
Oh wow! I would love to have a family free weekend. Beautiful place!
What a wonderful place to be. Looks like everyone had a good time and kudos for going youtube/electronics free for a while!
It looks like you guys had a fun time! That view is so breathtaking!
When I was growing up, our family spent a week at Killington every winter! Some of my best memories are ski trips there! I’ve never been in the summer, but I’d love to travel there with my kids!
Looks like you guys had a great time. What a great view.
I’m happy to hear you had an amazing weekend. I love the 4th of July. It’s really a no-pressure holiday!
That sounds like such a fun weekend! I’ve never been a sun bathing kind of person, it’s too hot for me, but I always feel better when I get outside in the fresh air.