Birthday Getaway

Michael and I took a trip up to Bird in Hand, PA. to visit a Amish area for my birthday. We had a wonderful visit there and it was such a beautiful time of the year to visit! I love being around the Amish and they are so friendly and helpful. We bought honey, cheese and produce etc. I enjoyed going into Amish homes, looking at their quilts and seeing their gardens. They're amazing!

We found a great store run by the Amish called BB's. It's a discount store with "bents, bumps and a bunch of bargains". I could not believe the incredible prices. I would love to go there again!

Bird-in-Hand, PA

We just returned from our anniversary get away to Bird-in-Hand, Pa. It was a great trip and I was so happy to be around the Amish again. We visited Miller's Natural Foods (so fun!) and took a long drive on the back roads and stopped at my favorite Amish goat's milk farm.

The clothes are hung out to dry...rain or shine!

I didn't take many photos because the Amish don't want people taking pictures of them and I don't want to be an annoying tourist.. Here's some of pics that I did take...

We returned to find the house clean, dishes done, a cake made for us and cards and a banner for our anniversary! Thanks to all the Turner kids! Special thanks to Marianna for all her help while we were away.

Orchard Inn

Michael and I will be celebrating our 20th wedding anniversary next week! Lord willing, we'll be staying at Orchard Inn near Bird in Hand, Pa. http://www.orchardinnpa.com/

It's off the beaten path and on the same road as a favorite Amish farm which sells good food. We haven't stayed there before but I can tell I'm going to love it.

We are hoping for good traveling weather and that the kids will be well so we can go! We have had a stomach bug in the house lately.

I can't wait to visit Miller's Natural Foods again! One of my very favorite places ever!

Amish Schoolhouse

We drove down this driveway to visit an Amish farm and saw this little one room schoolhouse. I think the teacher's horse and buggy are here in the photo. The children either walk to school or ride on scooters.

We went to this goat milk farm a few times to buy the best goat's milk ever. Later, we went to another farm and looked up to see a buggy full of children waving at us. I was so happy! It was the family from the goat farm who recognized us :)

New Here!

Hello! I'm the new blogger on the block. I have been wanting to get going here for awhile and I'm finally just doing it!

I enjoy visiting Amish country in nearby Pennsylvania and interacting with these people who I admire so much. I'm happy being stuck behind a slow moving horse and buggy. I like to slow down and enjoy the beautiful scenery.