Fourth of July Holiday and we were so excited to head to Saranac Lake to see our cousins and enjoy the beauty of where they have been living for the passed 6 years. The kids are at such a great age to really enjoy each other.
Here we are having a picinic Lunch on their driveway. That is a full picnic table!
We explored Saranac where they just put in a new Skate park - but who needs a skate board??
Not these kiddos.
Liz planned out our events for the day and it was PERFECTLY orchestrated as we next visited a COVERED Carosel. It was built in 1999 but Local artisans that hand carved the animals to indigenous to the area - IT POURED rain - right now. I mentioned it was covered right??
Captain American on the Bald Eagle. Perfect right?
Hey there Shane on the deer.
Seb on the Fox
Winslow choose the
Drew spend a quick second on the Turtle before he reselected to the....
Bench - yup - what fun - Love this photogenic kiddo
They get most of their excitement for swapping high fives to the parents.
Look what happens when Drew had A LOT of activity during the day - sweetest face ever!
We left him in ultimate relaxation to go fishing...
It rained - ALOT
It was so cool watching the rain actually come in across the lake - (it gave us fair warning to find shelter)
Boys on a lake can literally play for hours...
Boys with a dog and a ball - double that.
Talking it out...
Can you find Drew?
Photos like this take my breathe away - but its not like actually being there - that was better.
Can you see the next storm coming?
Another clearing
patience
last cast of the day
Time for a little fourth of July Fun.
We went into Lake Placid to watch the fireworks to music. Drew insisted on sitting with Aunt Liz who really don't mind the additional cuddle time.
Here is our all American Crew. Great fire works show!
Sunday morning Chris and Liz escaped for a little biking time together - Liz bought a bike a few months ago and is really starting to enjoy it - as exercise, personal time as well as connections with others. This time, she was thankful to have the connection with Chris.
Tam and I got to enjoy a little more time at the lake - With 5 kids and lots of fishing poles - the first 30 minutes were hectic - for Tam...
After they got back, we packed up and started the trek home - but of course we had to stop for lunch.
And it was our 12 Year Anniversary - so we HAD to stop in lake placid for Chris's Request.
Think this meal will fill these 3 boys - you don't want to know how many of them they gobbled up.... it was YUMMY
Winslow was posing a bit.
The crazy crew all together.
Its our anniversary today - 12 years! Beautiful place to spend it and with family too.
Thanks for a great weekend.
I tried to snap a few photos of the olympic village as we were leaving.
Winter Olympics were hosted here in 1980 and 1932 - now there is plenty of training that goes on in these facilities.
Love the unique housing throughout
Some great lake side views too.
I believe this is the hotel we did sled dog racing only 5 months ago.
Took this one for Nick
Love seeing the big flag!
A few more shots
All the countries
Chilling on the way
Yes, Chris wanted a fancy lunch for our Anniversary, but all I wanted was Taco Bel for dinner - WIN WIN!
Thanks Liz and Tam for hosting this crazy crew. We truly enjoyed the time with you in your beautiful spot. We are thankful for the time we had and look forward to YOUR next adventure.
