How to start the year

by Cindy on January 3, 2011

Welcome first visitors of 2011! So happy to see you’re stopping by after my long break!

If I could think of the dream way to start the year, it would be going on the road to a place I’ve never been. We did just that when my parents took our 3 older boys on a ski trip…..and left us down to one little guy and a dog. Sure made life seem so easy! So my husband and I left late Friday night and headed to where we knew antiquing is always good: PA! We found a gold-mine of an antique mall that is housed in an old bakery (talk about charm), the Antique Marketplace of Lemoyne.

We came home with many treasures – one of my favorites was an old robin’s egg blue powder case which doubled as a music box, made in Switzerland (should show a picture of that one). With just one little guy in tow, we were able to antique through several towns in record time and made it home by 8 p.m. the next day!

Hope your new year is off to a fantastic start as well!

{ 27 comments… read them below or add one }

veronique January 3, 2011 at 12:30 pm: Bonne année, happy new year, sweet Cindy, to you, the boyz and your hubby. Wishing you the best for 2011.
With all my love,
Vero
Kristen January 3, 2011 at 12:35 pm: That sounds like it was great fun! Happy New Year!
Christine Damm January 3, 2011 at 12:44 pm: May your Year be full of spectacular creativity and well-deserved recognition! That was truly a nice trip you two took — I love the chandelier pendants and that Scotty! So glad we are friends and thanks for sharing your adventures.
nan January 3, 2011 at 1:03 pm: this looks like fun..i should do the same..need some bead organizing things.
Madeline January 3, 2011 at 1:12 pm: Happy New Year to you and Randy and your lovely family! What a great trip! But Nathaniel doesn’t look like a “little guy” in those photos! Amazing how fast they grow up! May this new year be filled with many blessings for you and those you love!
Jackie January 3, 2011 at 2:33 pm: Happy New Year Cindy!! Looks like a fun outing – what great stuff! Love your little guy and the pup – what kind of dog? We have a black and white Havanese who looks very similar!!
Alice January 3, 2011 at 2:37 pm: Oh lucky you to start the year off antiquing! Hubby is just not up for that sort of thing anymore, plus I don’t need more things to dust (but I sure want ’em).

Happy New Year to you and your family!!!
Lori Anderson January 3, 2011 at 3:07 pm: Oh you lucky girl! I’m so glad you had a chance to play!!!!
Erin Prais-Hintz January 3, 2011 at 3:25 pm: Looks like fun! I can’t remember the last time my husband and I had a weekend like that. And I certainly couldn’t get him to take me shopping of any kind. That little one is a trooper… and so stylish! Wishing you a stellar new year, Cindy!
Enjoy the day!
Erin
Rebecca Anderson January 3, 2011 at 4:09 pm: Happy new year Cindy! What wonderful spoils you found on your expedition. Hope you and your family have had a fantastic set of festivities!
Carol January 3, 2011 at 4:57 pm: So good to hear about your wonderful New Year trip! Have a blessed new year!
Laura January 3, 2011 at 6:22 pm: What a wonderful adventure again! I love all the antiques I can see in the pix but the best to take home is the little guy! So sweet! happy New year again
Marcie January 3, 2011 at 6:29 pm: I love a good antique market! Thanks for all the pics!
Kerry January 3, 2011 at 7:10 pm: Oh I am so jealous! That looks like a fantastic place to visit. You are definitely on the right track for 2011!
Elisabeth January 3, 2011 at 9:07 pm: Cindy – sounds like great fun – and how nice to give son#4 some undivided attention 🙂 Hope your new year is continues wonderfully!
Shelby January 3, 2011 at 10:24 pm: Looks like you saw many treasures! I always like to treasure hunt, and it’s amazing my son does too, he’s so inquisitive. Sounds like a grand time!
Valerie January 3, 2011 at 10:42 pm: Happy New Year, Cindy! Glad to see you are still up to fun with your family, and goodie shopping too!
x, Val
sharon January 3, 2011 at 11:13 pm: Yup! That trip looks like a dream, and the perfect one for you! Great pics, and glad yto see you had a break and some fun for you!!
Wishing you the happiest new year ever!
Belinda January 4, 2011 at 12:47 am: What a great way to start the new year! It must be lovely to have grandparents to look after three of your boys every once in a while…I’m sure your littlest one loved having mummy and daddy all to himself too! 🙂 Wishing you and your family a wonderful 2011!

Belinda
-xo-
Riki Schumacher January 4, 2011 at 1:19 am: Oh Cindy, what a way to start the year! How fun is that? Love the pics of all the scenery, be still my heart. And your sweet son and puppy! Toooooo cute. Thanks so much for swinging by and entering the contest. I hoped to pick goodies everyone would like. Take care, and big hug for the New Year. Riki
Renate January 4, 2011 at 2:23 am: Can’t think of a more incredible way to start the new year – thanks for sharing the great photos!
Nancy January 4, 2011 at 7:12 am: Sounds like a great way to start the year!!
Lynsey January 4, 2011 at 11:59 am: what a cornocopia of lovlies,
Pattie January 5, 2011 at 1:28 am: Oh My Gosh Lit’l Mama!

That has got to be the best New Year’s day ever!!!! Life can’t get much better!! 🙂

Life is good! Feliz Ano Nuevo!!
Pattie 😉
Mazatlan Mx.
Susan January 5, 2011 at 11:08 am: My husband and I love to go antiquing. Our son who is now almost 13 has tagged along with us since he was in his stroller. He now collects old locks and keys ( and has become a bit of an expert) and loves to go antiquing with us too! Loved your photos! Happy New Year, Cindy!
Susan
Elaine (ChatElaine) January 10, 2011 at 7:22 am: I love that cash register, or till as we call it here!! Sounds like you had a lovely day. Happy New Year Cindy to you and your family. Elaine x?x
Kayla January 17, 2011 at 11:23 pm: Oh man Cindy, I’m green with envy over here!!
Just LOOK at that beautiful, beautiful treasure chest of a place O.o
I’m with you-What could be a better way to bring in the new year?! Lol