last fall when my mom and i went to smithville, we only walked around the shops. this time i was a little worried that alaina would quickly get bored. little did i know there was a carousel, spooky train ride, and a pet costume parade going on. the place was closing when we finally got alaina to leave!
my niece alaina loving the carousel
alaina and zelda
a socially conscious boutique
cutesy fall crafts
♦Cracked... Earthquake=)
the smithville express
choo chooo
alaina with my mom (her g'amom) admiring the lake
a little bit about smithville:
smithville is a small community located in the new jersey pine barrens, about 15 miles from atlantic city. smithville remained rural until the 1960's when the town center (where we were) opened for tourists. the town center has a colonial feel with cobblestone streets. it's home to many roosters, geese and stray cats. my family has been enjoying visits to smithville since i was a child.
I love Smithville! I wish I knew about the dog costume parade too! Marlie would have been in heaven. She is obsessed with dogs. :)
ReplyDeletethat is awesome. you chose wisely of course!!! ;)
ReplyDeleteI love these pictures!! Such a sweet place!
ReplyDeleteBy the way, thank you for the comment you left under my story!!! You don't know how much I appreciate it. It truly made me so warm inside. Your kind words always cheer me up. Short stories are fun to write. I also love simple things.
At least, I've been quite happy recently. Hopeful. Tomorrow I'm going to watch Miranda July's new film.
Have a sweet day, darling girl!
What a great little oasis! Alaina is adorable.
ReplyDeletewhat a fun looking place!!!
ReplyDeleteWhat an adorable little place! And wow, I can't believe how much Alaina has grown! Still adorable as ever though! Glad it was a fun time for all of you.
ReplyDeleteLooks like so much fun and I love the weather rock sign!
ReplyDeleteHow cute and fun! I want to go! :)
ReplyDeleteI love merry-go-rounds. Looks like a fun place.
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