I'm baaa-aaacckkk!!!

And boy will you be thrilled because I just have sooo many exciting things to share...

I wish that were true. But I went from being sick to going back to work. Yep. Big excitement here!!! lolol

So, for your viewing pleasure...pictures of NH

taken before the nasty crud overtook my system!!!

Lincoln and Woodstock NH are pretty much our most favorite areas of the White Mountains. Located at the western end of the Kancamagus Scenic Byway (an AMAZING drive, especially in the fall), these two quaint mountain towns are laid back, fun, funky, and surrounded by natural beauty. This is truly a four season area...so much to do, whether winter, spring, summer, or fall.

(But fall is the best of course!)

I snapped this through the front windshield as we were headed to the Kanc. I had every intention of hitting a lot of the scenic areas to get some great shots, but, after just the first stop my insides decided to revolt...

This is the main road through Lincoln looking east toward the Kanc. We had stopped at a McD's to use the facilities and realized we were hungry and made the unfortunate decision to the eat evil McD's food. Yuck! Gross! I do my very best to stay away from that crap but hunger took over and I didn't use the best judgement. I got sick not long after. Now, in all fairness, I don't think I can really blame the food. Kevin ate the same thing and I shared a lot of mine with Bailey and they were both fine....but I am sure eating that crap didn't help what was to befall me. Yuck yuck yuck!!!

This is just a wider shot of the same road. Lincoln and Woodstock are both tiny. This is pretty much the main road!

Same road again...

It was so humid that a haze was hanging over the mountains. They are no less spectacular but I wish it was a little clearer.

Yep. That same road...

I just thought this flower was so pretty that I had to get a pic...

I took this using the macro setting on my DSLR. I am still learning my way around this camera.

My boys!

These next several pictures were taken from a scenic overlook on the Kanc...right before I got sick. I was starting to feel sick while I was still snapping pics so these may not be the greatest.

How cute is my baby?!? He was hot, but he had lots of water. He just enjoys being outside so much! He loves it up there!

My other baby!!! lol He was (is!) hot, too. Don't worry...I gave him plenty of water, also!

Close your eyes and picture this place ablaze in rich autumn colors!!! The oranges and ambers, yellows and golds, deep reds, and earthy browns. This is God's country people. Even if you are not usually the spiritual type there is probably nowhere on earth where one can achieve such a sense of peace and tranquility than in the mountains.

Gorgeous. Purely amazing.

The next time we get up there will be Columbus Day weekend. And we will be there for the weekend rather than just a day. Then I can share some amazing sights with you all!!! If we can make it up there sooner we certainly will. We love it there that much!

I love that I live in a place where I have access to both the mountains and the ocean so easily. I am blessed. Truly blessed.