A Day in Madison

Mom, Kels, and I took a day trip to Madison, Indiana yesterday. We all three went to Hanover College right down the road, so we are frequent visitors of Madison. It has a historic downtown area with lots of unique stores, antique malls, and local restaurants. My new favorite store downtown is Red Dog Arms. It is full of 19th century antiques and civil war memorabilia (that's where I found that beautiful puppy pictured below). Of course, we had to grab shakes at our favorite late-night college restaurant, Hinkles on our way out. I love this town so much. It brings back so many memories!

Thank you.

I am feeling extremely thankful today for a number of reasons. Tis the season to actually say those things out loud, right?

Today I'm thankful for...

...my prodigal iPod returning to me.

...my new iPhone.

...the instagram app on my new iPhone.

...a smooth visit to the Social Security office to officially become "Kristina Brooks".

...my husband, and the fact that we are linked with a last name now.

...Hanover College and Madison, Indiana.

...spending an entire, uninterrupted day with my husband in Madison, Indiana.

...local chocolate shops and coffee shops.

...Christmas being on the horizon, and all of the fun and togetherness that brings.

Of course I'm very thankful for less superficial things than my new iPhone, but it's good to recognize the little moments as well, I believe.

Chautauqua in Madison

The parents and I headed to Madison, IN for the annual Chautauqua Art Festival on Saturday. I ate some festival favorites (gyros, pumpkin rolls, and kettle corn), bought way too many vintage earrings, and enjoyed being in one of my favorite towns during the fall.