Convention Fun!

We just got back from our convention a couple hours ago. After going down to the barn to check on the boys I came back to check my computer. They did fine while I was gone. Funsize and Snowbird took good care of them. Of course I called each day to check up on things but I guess there was no need for that. Buddy's pads stayed on so that was a relief.

We had a wonderful time at our convention at Bar Harbor in Acadia National Park. I'm sure some of you have been there but if you haven't you should put it on your list of places to visit. The scenery is breathtaking and there is a lot to do. While the men were golfing we went to the little downtown and did some perusing in the wonderful little shops. There is something for everyone there including the youngsters. D bought a black lab stuffed toy at The Barkery and T did the stuff your own bear, although she picked a bunny.

Once you get them stuffed you have a whole store full of accessories to chose from to dress your new friend in. There has to be at least a gazillion different outfits!

The finished product! :0)

The air was heavy this weekend and it looked like something out of a Stephen King movie with the boats shrouded in the fog. (I've always wanted to use the word shrouded in something!) heehee! Quite an eerie look at times. But the sun came out and it was beautiful too.

There are all kinds of interesting shops, restaurants and such to go in. I thought of Moose Buyer so many times as there were moose things everywhere!

It was a fun time with my whole family there plus Sherri's Mom, Mimi who was 'Nanny In Charge'of D and T when we had a function to attend. This convention was very family friendly and invited people to bring their children and had children's events planned each night that the kids loved. Some conventions won't allow you to bring your kids or grand kids. It also was nice not to have to fly all day to get home but just jump in the car and drive about an hour and fifteen minutes! :0)

Husbands brother, sister in law and girls were there also which always makes it more fun for D and T. They just had a great time playing and acting silly.

Of course we had to go to Jordan Pond House and have some popovers while in the vicinity. I went on my feeding frenzy as usual and savored every bite of it!!! (Drool dcrmom!) I was going to take a picture of the popovers with the strawberry jam but couldn't stop eating long enough to get out my camera...........ahem........

Also stopped to check out the stables that were close by. They give carriage rides all season and have some beautiful draft horses.

All in all it was a great time of business and pleasure with my family. We have another one coming up in September and then back to Disney on October. Fall is right around the corner!

Thanks for all of your helpful comments on my jury duty clothing dilemma! Funsize even Googled it and got some information. I sat beside a prosecutor one night at dinner and picked her brain on ways to get out of doing jury duty right now. It was all in good fun but I may use some of her suggestions.......heehee! She told me some of the reasons people come up with for trying to get out of it and they were a hoot. One person stood up and said if the defendant was arrested he must be guilty and he would NEVER acquit! Needless to say he was not picked for any trials.

I will be catching up on all your sites tomorrow plus I must get the lighthouse tote in the mail to Laura. Did any of you win anything??? I didn't but it was a fun contest to participate in! :0)