Day in the West End

     To say this area has changed in the past few decades is an understatement.  There are areas that we thought would always stay rather rural.  Even that is changing.  So on Saturday I spent almost an entire day hanging out in a section of the Poconos that seems to be growing by the day.  First, the kids were dropped off at MudWorks for a Once and Done project.  They created heart vases from a slab of clay under the instruction of Erin.  Ethan reported that it was his favorite class so far.  It was the first time I left them to do the class on their own and now at the age of seven I think he can finally enjoy the independence.  What does one do with a free hour on a Saturday morning?  Well, it was the perfect time to check out the leather chairs and sofas at the brand new Dunkin Donuts.  Everything you love about Starbucks but with the yummy coffee that you love from Dunk.  Perfect.  I even beat a Candy Crush level while relaxing over an iced mocha.  After picking the kids up we headed to Mike's Pizza for lunch.  This is another gem tucked away in a strip mall right on 115.  The waiter was great and the food was delicious.  Then the big excitement followed as we drove to the World's Biggest Shoprite.  The gorgeous sprawling new supermarket is as pretty as it is large.  The selection was nice and the sales were as well and the shoppers were very entertaining.  We headed home and reflected on how full the day seemed.  Sometimes you don't have to go too far to have an adventure.