This morning, I woke up smiling thinking about all of the fun I had yesterday. Seriously, why don’t I just live in Vermont?!?
After breakfast, Mal, Marie, Dave, and I drove into downtown Burlington. We walked around Church Street, did a little shopping, and then hit the farmers’ market.
At the farmers’ market, everything looked so fresh and delicious. I pretty much wanted to buy one of everything, including this Buddha pug bag. I was so close to buying it, but the last thing I need is another bag!
After the farmers’ market, we visited some of our friends at their new townhouse. Murphy had a blast playing with their French bulldogs, Sophie and Hannah. I think Sophie had a little crush on Murph! 
A few hours later, we headed home to grab a quick lunch. I had a ham and cheddar wrap with spicy mustard.
And a chocolate chip cookie!
Then, we headed back into Burlington for the evening. Our first stop was Breakwater! Love this place!
At Breakwater, Marie and I split a Maple Mudslide.
Holy yum! 
We spent a couple of hours at Breakwater and then walked over to the Vermont Brewers Festival, which was the main event of the weekend for us.
There were so many amazing beers to try. Quite a few of them I had never even heard of.
The event was packed!!
BBFs! 
After sampling quite a lot of beer, Marie and I got the munchies, so we shared a bag of kettle corn at the festival. Kettle corn is really delicious! Why don’t I eat it more often!?
The final stop of the evening was Metronome for 80′s Night. Yep, we totally acted like we were in college last night!
Dance party!!!
We never really ate dinner, so we stopped by the Kountry Kart Deli for a “Rise and Shiner” after 80′s Night. The “Rise and Shiner” is a bacon, egg, cheese, and hash brown sandwich on a sub roll. Obviously, it was a very nutritious dinner.
What a day! It was rather indulgent, but totally worth it.
I love Vermont!
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oh my god that buddha pug bag is great – maybe you can get it made into a t-shirt or mug?!?!
That totally looks like a college night out!! the day starts out nice and relaxing but gets wilder and wilder..and then ends with a sandwich involving something fried.
What an awesome day/night!
Everyone you know seems to have the best looking dogs – I’m so envious!!
Sounds like a blast. Glad you had fun! I miss New England.
You didn’t get the bag!?! I know I have 5000 bags but it was so cute
It’s days like those that show you what life is really all about! Having fun and just loving life with friends and family!!
Also that pug bag is to die for!!!
Looks like you guys had an awesome time yesterday! I love Burlington. PS- Love those jean shorts of yours.
You look so happy! Looks like a blast! I hope you have a great Sunday too! Oh and that Maple Mudslide looks so good! Totally worth the calories on that one!
So much fun and looks like everyone was having a blast. Maybe Vermont is in your future?
Great photos,everyone having fun!
That looks like SO much fun! I would never stop smiling if I was there
As a native Vermonter, you hit some good spots! I definitely enjoyed my fair share of 80s nights at Metronome! Next time you’ll have to grab some gravy fries from Nectar’s down stairs!
Looks like a fabulous time! Sometimes we gotta pretend we are in college!
This makes me so nostalgic for college. I don’t think Breakwaters was there when I was there, but Metronome and Kountry Kart Deli definitely were.
I’m feeling the Vermont love too…headed up to Burlington on Tuesday, and I definitely want to check out some of the places you mentioned.
My favorite part of Vermont so far – driving for great distances through hills and mountains with nary a light shining from them, then finding myself in some amazingly cool small town. A good balance between nature and people, methinks.
Your post makes me miss New England too! Vermont is such a beautiful place, and it looks like you had a blast with some wonderful people. Way to live it up!
Are you doing The Robot or The Running Man in that shot? Because either way, you can’t lose.
I LOVE your peacock feather shirt…where did you get it?!
Come live in Vermont! It is wonderful here, and I always sort of feel like I’m on vacation!
Looks like you guys are having a great time! I’m so jealous! The maple mudslide could possibly be in my future.
Looks like such a fun day! The weather looked perfect, too.
So much fun!
Can’t wait to go on my own lil’ vacay and live it up 
Looks like a super fun day!! I LOVE kettle corn.
I love how you give such great ideas for me for vacations. And kettle corn ROCKS! Way better than butter
A maple mudslide sounds so stinking good! I keep meaning to buy pure maple syrup but it always seems so expensive. One day I’ll have to just suck it up and grab a bottle!
I think you really need that Pug Bag!!! What a fun night!
What a fun day!! And a maple mudslide? For real?!
Love the pug bag!!! You should totally get it!
Looks like you had an amazing time! Kettle corn is really easy to make at home, and it tastes just as good! Heat the 1/4 c. vegetable oil in a large pot over medium heat. Once hot, stir in 1/4 c. sugar and 1/2c. uncooked popcorn kerns. Cover, and shake the pot constantly to keep the sugar from burning. Once the popping has slowed to once every 2 to 3 seconds, remove the pot from the heat and continue to shake for a few minutes until the popping has stopped. Pour into a large bowl, and allow to cool, stirring occasionally to break up large clumps.
Maple mudslide?! I need that!
Love that bag!! I just told my bf that in addition to getting a beagle and german shepherd in a couple years, we’re going to get a pub as well. The pics in your previous post totally sealed the deal!
@Rosey Rebecca: Haha! PUG, not pub.. but now that I think about it– maybe we will get a pub, too!
i love all these pics!! so much fun. the pug bag is adorable!
I love the rise n shiner. I’ve ate it for breakfast after a night of UVM partying – soo similar to your experience
So glad you are having a blast in VT.
You had me at Maple Mudslides and 80s night! The mudslide looks just as wonderful as it sounded by your tweets.
Looks like fun is being had by all – enjoy your trip!
Love your shirt Tina!
A maple shake? Please tell me it was a good as it sounds! YUM!
Looks like such a blast!! I love going to farmers markets on vacation – my husband and I have made a habit of it!
I am wondering, where did you stay during your trip?
Burlington, VT sounds like an awesome town! P.S. I have those same GAP zipper pocket capris (at least I think they are the same)! Love ‘em. Excellent choice.
i so want to go to vermont now…which reminds me, i need to call up some friends we have there…free place to stay? yes please!
how long are you here for? come to shelburne farms!!!
MA
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Oh my – what a blast!!!! And a maple mudslide???? whoa YUM!
So fun to play all day and night!
A maple mudslide sounds like something we all need in our lives. Jealous!
What a fun time! Burlington, VT is a great place. We had a family reunion there a few years ago!
@Mama Pea: Yes, it is!
@Ashleigh: Kmart.
@Stéphanie: With friends in Burlington.
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