The One With the Return to Zebs

 

 

This is more of a funny post, but we took our yearly voyage to North Conway this February vacation. And, we made sure to return to Zebs for the first time since the pre-Covid era. Visiting Zebs had been a ritual....but it had been preempted in recent years by long lines waiting to get in. 

 

We lucked out by arriving early and then getting right in - they key to success. It was weird - but fun - being back after all these years.

The One With Back to School Shopping

When mid-August comes, it can only mean one thing. The dreaded time for kids, parents, and teachers alike.


BACK TO SCHOOL SHOPPING


Well, in between breaks of going into our classrooms, that is what Emmie and I did this week with the kids. We went up to New Hampshire and spent times at the outlets shopping.

I was quickly reminded why it is not my favorite pasttime. Zoinks.

First, some of the places were packed. Which is always my favorite thing. My pseudo-claustrophobia strikes when it gets too crowded in stores. At one point in time in a Nike Store I had to move pronto.

Then, Emmie and Bri spent time in the Loft, while Kiff and I literally went to five stores - one of which was a five minute walk away. Good times.


And there was a trip to Justice, where I had to be a fashion consultant....which almost never happens. Kiff's opinions are usually trusted more than mine.

Still, it was a fun and memorable experience...and a traditional way to wind down summer....which I always hope never ends.

The One With Tubing

This past week, we did something that we had never done before.

We went snow tubing in New Hampshire. What a great experience. We were staying in  North Conway and decided to venture to King Pines, a place we had heard a lot about.

Needless to say, we were not disappointed. The original plan was to go cross country skiing, but we altered that plan a little - Emmie was not feeling that great. So, we figured tubing would be fun.

We were all a little wary. We had never gone before, and those waivers can always be a little worrisome. But, needless to say, we had a blast. There were three great guides at the top, helping to launch people down the hill, as well as a masterful hitcher at the bottom of the hill, guiding the tubes up. It was great.

We went down solo and as a group. Emmie only joined us for one run....it was a wee bit fast for her...but we all enjoyed our hour (that was fun to type) on the slope. And we cannot wait to go again.