Surprise!

 

I surprised the family this holiday week with a trip down to Massachusetts -

an overnight at a sweet hotel - the Porches -  and a day trip to Mass MoCA.

It was a great surprise - we stopped along the way for breakfast and lunch, 

and made a quick stop at the Eileen Fisher outlet in Manchester.  (Anna's favorite clothing line) 

We landed at the hotel at around 5 pm and went swimming outside under a rainy sky in 

a heated pool.  We wore luxurious white bathrobes to and from the pool and took a selfie.  

We spent a long time  swimming in the rain, soaking in the hot tub and enjoying the sauna.  

After a lazy morning - reading and enjoying a continental breakfast at the hotel - 

we found our way to the museum.  It was right across the street.
Them museum was gigantic!  We spent 6 hours winding our way through multiple exhibits - and had so much fun exploring the place.   The buildings were beautiful.  The exhibits were fun.  

Here are some of the best snapshots...