Happy Easter!

Which is named after Ostara, not Ishtar. I never thought I would have to specify that, but with the amount of Facebook posts telling me otherwise I thought it prudent to say it. But whatever it is you're celebrating today, I hope it's full of fun and happiness.

Anyhoo, I spent Easter up in Newport with my Mum today. Here are some pictures. If you wait long enough, Spring even makes it to the Northeast Kingdom.




So... Lake Memphremagog is still a little above flood stage....

... and Mom has to go play in it.

Momma's First Selfie






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