Week in the Mountains

We just spent the most wonderful and beautiful week in the Poconos mountains.  My parents rented the perfect cabin from Homeaway, and we had the best time soaking up the nature, beauty, and peacefulness of the area. 

Morning view...

We went on hikes....

Enjoyed happy hour and dinners on the porch each night...

Hung out with the local wildlife...

(yep, that's a BLACK BEAR in our front yard)

Took day trips into quaint nearby towns....

Took a beautiful train ride around the mountains...

And had SUCH great quality family time....

It was such a memorable trip, and so nice to get out of the daily hustle and bustle of our "city" life.  Thanks to my wonderful parents for planning this vacation!  

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I have to leave you with a teaser for tomorrow's post.....

I made this Pumpkin Cream Cheese bread this weekend, and I can't wait to share the recipe with you!   Stay tuned!

linking up with Biana today!

Five on Friday

1. End of Summer

Over these past couple of weeks, we have been trying to soak in the last few days of summer!  Andrew absolutely loves being outside, and all things water-related.   

We had a fun play date (along with 1/2 of Princeton) at the Splash Pad this week, and it was so much fun!  I'm kind of sad it was our first (and probably last) visit this summer, but I know we'll be back next year!

We also usually take daily walks to our complex pool, which we both have been loving. 

(my daytime cocktail of choice!  mango la croix!  yum!)

2. Mad for Plaid

And as Summer comes to an end, I've got the fall fashion itch.  Specifically for plaid.  

I scooped up these two tops this week (on sale!) at http://oldnavy.gap.com/. 

Can't WAIT for them to arrive to pair them with cutoffs now, and skinny jeans later!  

red and navy plaid flannel 

boyfriend buffalo plaid shirt

3. Parents in Princeton

My parents arrived in Princeton yesterday!  They are here for a couple of days before we head off to the Poconos for Labor Day!  

Andrew is just a little excited to have his grandparents here!  ;)

p.s. you would think after all our fun in the sun, Andrew would have a little color.  nope. white as a ghost!  ;)

4. Lookalike

Check out the necklace I'm wearing above!  It arrived this week, and I'm officially in love!  

I had been eyeing the gorgeous Kendra Scott necklaces for awhile (after falling in love with her earrings!), but just had a hard time justifying the splurge!   

kendra scott rayne necklace

So when I discovered Style This Life on Instagram, I immediately hopped on over, and scooped up this one in hot pink!  It's a lookalike for a fraction of the price!  It's perfect for that trendy or statement piece that you may just not want to shell out the big bucks for.  

5. Cabin Fever

So excited to head away with the family for a week in the mountains!  I'm dreaming of coffee and breakfast on the back porch, lake swimming during the day, snuggling up with a good book, playing board games til 2 in the morning, and of course, lots of s'mores :)

how dreamy is this reading nook??

Speaking of a good book...any suggestions??

I was thinking about "Gone Girl", "The One and 

Only", or "Love Does".... and maybe "The Fault in our Stars"??

Hope y'all have a WONDERFUL weekend!!

{linking up with Amanda today!}