Rhode Island

We had a fabulous time exploring RI and felt very regal while we were there too! Probably because we went to Newport and explored the streets full of Mansions. When I say mansions I mean it, there really is no other way to describe them. We are dealing with the same Vanderbilts who created the Biltmore estate so you get the idea. I think I found some great tips and ideas for my dream home someday :) We walked along the cliff path which was a lot of fun, great views of the houses (backside) and you are right along the water's edge so you get a nice breeze which was much needed on the hot day we were there. Be sure to wear some good walking shoes for it though, it is a bit rocky and my sandals did ok but would have been better with something else. (you can take a tour of several of the homes but we opted out so we could admire more of them from the outside)

We also were able to see my friend Melissa from BYU and her family. Love this spunky girl and her baby Collin was just the cutest, most content baby. She showed us around a bit and introduced us to Del's which is an icy fruity slushy kind of thing, and it is amazing! We had it several times while we were in RI, our favorite flavor we decided is definitely Watermelon (we tried about 5 different kinds)

We also were able to visit more of Matt's family here in RI. They live in area called Barrington. We had a fun time exploring it in the best way possible- a beautiful bike ride around the area with them. We also saw some phenomenal sunsets on the water. I of course had ice cream here too but this one is at the top of the list of all the ice creams I had this trip- Maple walnut in a delicious waffle cone. Sounds simple but it was incredible, sadly it is not pictured. RI maybe be small but it has a lot of charm and beauty to offer! 

 

 

 

On our bike ride with Bill in Barrington

With Sara and Bill taking in the sunset

This house is one of Cornelia Vanderbilt I believe

I love the iron work on this gate!

Along the cliff walk

On the path, some parts are nice and paved like this was

Perfect spots, right along the water

I wish I had a better picture of this house, it was my absolute favorite. I love the green siding on it, the big wrap around porch, a nice big driveway, a fantastic yard, basically my dream home! Matt looked up the price of it on Zillow and that dream was quickly crushed, but who knows someday maybe, a girl can dream.

Thought this was cute and funny. It is an anniversary sign for her handsome husband, they have been married a year. I wonder what they do to land a house like this in their first year of marriage!

The hydrangeas around here were unreal, so gorgeous! I can't wait to grow my own someday.