Its summer again which means our annual trip to NY. Peter looks forward to this from the day he returns the previous year. This trip was particularly special, however, because our dearest Pop-pop (Pete's grandfather) turned the big 8-5 on June 19 which just happened to be Father's Day as well.
Day 1: Friday Elliott took his first airplane ride. He slept almost the whole way, except for 6 unexpected hours we spent in Detroit because our connection flight was canceled. He was a champ! When we arrived we surprised Pop-pop at dinner and he was so happy to see us--"us" meaning Elliott.
Day 2: Saturday
Pete's entire extended family was in town for the start of a weekend of celebrating: visiting, barbequing, swimming, and a grand presentation for Pop-pop of "This is Your Life."
Day 2: Saturday
Pete's entire extended family was in town for the start of a weekend of celebrating: visiting, barbequing, swimming, and a grand presentation for Pop-pop of "This is Your Life."
lunch, birthday cake and presents...
and the planting of the honorary rose garden for Pop-pop--one rose bush for each grandchild and great-grandchild.
Happy first Father's Day to Pete!
Farewell to the Copes and Portlocks, and a fishing excursion to Lamoka for Pete, Steve, Barbara and Doug. Day 4: Monday
Special Fishing Trip, strawberry pie, and farewell to Steve and Hailey.
Special Fishing Trip, strawberry pie, and farewell to Steve and Hailey.
And the Great Bee Fiasco...
As I was reeling in one of the last fish of the day, a great swarm of bees attacked our vessel. I would like to say I battled on, but after just a few minutes of reeling as Doug flicked them off my fingers and face and out of my hair, I handed the pole over to him to reel in dinner.
Day 5: Tuesday
Hike up Watkins Glenn and more strawberry pie and farewell to Uncle Bruce.
Day 5: Tuesday
Hike up Watkins Glenn and more strawberry pie and farewell to Uncle Bruce.
Grandma always lets me lick the beater.
Day 6: Wednesday
Elliotts first boat ride! And Fishing on the Dock
Day 6: Wednesday
Elliotts first boat ride! And Fishing on the Dock
Day 7: Thursday
Pete showed me around his old stomping grounds in Horseheads and we spent the afternoon
Pete showed me around his old stomping grounds in Horseheads and we spent the afternoon
Day 8: Friday
Lazy day on the lake
Lazy day on the lake
We joined Barabara for her nightly walk up the vineyard and dip in the lake.
Day 9: Saturday
Mormon Tabernacle choir concert in Chautaqua...
Mormon Tabernacle choir concert in Chautaqua...
A short visit with Ryan Murphy...
a stop at the most beautiful rest stop this nation has ever seen and one last strawberry pie with Nanny and Pop-pop...
Farewell until next year!
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