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cape cod // or, the most pictures in a blog post ever.

September 12, 2012

Cape Cod really outdid itself this year.

This vacation is always the last trip I take before the start of a new school year. Every year it’s the best and this time around was no different. We stayed in Orleans, and it was the perfect amount of beach and relaxation. We were able to spend time in Chatham (our old stomping grounds) and we even spent an afternoon in Provincetown. Between the weather and the company, I’d say this summer definitely went out with a bang.

Like fireworks.

I’ll let the pictures speak for themselves.

I loved so many of them I just couldn’t choose.

SIGH.

Oh, summer, thanks for EVERYTHING.

{all images © anna e. burns | please link with love.}

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loving on the lake.

September 7, 2012

~~9. Swim in Skaneateles Lake.~~

“Skaneateles waters shining

Under skies so bluuuuu-uue

And the white clouds’ silver lining

Paints our colors true.”

Days on Skaneateles Lake could easily be classified as some of the best days of my life.

Hands down.

Every time.

A lot of the time I wish I didn’t live so far, but mostly I’m just thankful to be able to visit.

From the clearest, cleanest water,

to the gorgeous scenery,

from rides on the party boat…

to breezy afternoons on the hammock,

and best of all, for the family that frequent there,

this place holds a special spot in my heart,

and I’m incredibly happy it’s home. ♥♥

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a happy easter.

April 10, 2012

Oh, it was a nice Easter back in New York this year.

It was a quick trip home, but a happy one all the same.

We did Syracuse things like trips to Wegmans and games at the Dome (lacrosse this time!).

We went to our favorite Steak House and had bacon with egg caserole for breakfast.

We dressed up and went to church and ate loads and loads of delicious food, like ham and scalloped potatoes, shrimp with cocktail sauce, artichoke dip, crescent rolls, green bean casserole, apple pie, and my mom’s famous homemade easter cupcakes.

It was nothing short of a feast, no doubt.

We dined with family and laughed with friends.

It was a good weekend.

And I hope you had a very Happy Easter, too! ♥

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