Adirondack Family Getaway

We recently spent a long weekend with family in the Adirondacks.  Since the family spans from New England to Southern California, it had been sometime since we had all been together.  Needless to say it was a special time.

Jonathan's aunt and uncle let us all stay in their beautiful home.  It sits right on this scenic and peaceful lake.  Here was the view from the back porch-

The Adirondacks was the first place I saw I loon (that is an aquatic bird, I have seen and met plenty looney people before).

Our first adventure was a geocaching hike.  The expedition was Narnia themed that followed snow mobile trails (this was the first place I snowmobiled and snowshoed too).  At the trail head (or the wardrobe, for the Narnia fans)-

Already having some difficulty because we could not find the first clue.  Where's Mr. Tumnus when you need him!

We went on anyway knowing we would find our way.  We came to a divided path and guessed which way to take.  Maria may or may not have been worried-

Red salamanders were everywhere-

And then we spotted a tree person!!!! and they told us where the first clue was!!

As it should be... it was next to a lamp post, just alittle farther in than we anticipated.

We set out to find Aslan even though the White Witch had released swarms of mosquitoes to deter us.... but it didn't work and we pressed on.

Finally we succeeded and found Aslan in a small mailbox attached to a tree.  (Good thing the real 'Aslan' was with us the whole time :) -

 Then it was time for some relaxing on the water.

You wanna jump in?

Milo took another step towards manhood, learning to catch his own food.  Easy smeezy-

Looking so confident in this picture.....

....but this video tells another story-

More relaxing and fun-

The boy's night to cook, they made a pretty good mexican food feast.  Always entertaining these boys-

Discussing the day's events-

At Camp of the Woods after church.  Checkmate Pa !

We also went to a really nice concert at the Camp of the Woods.  It was really entertaining for us and the kids.  Very talented orchestra and singers.  Milo perked up when they played the Sesame Street theme song.  My favorite pieces were the Olympic Theme song and a stellar performance of Sing, Sing, Sing (I think that was the name).

As previously said it was a great time.  Special thanks to Dad and Mom T. for organizing it and to Carol and Leard for letting us use their lovely home.

On the home front I have an exciting house update to share.  Stay tuned......