Book Club

Loved that we were able to find a night on the summer calendar to have book club at the lake.  Love that Farrah is an addition 'for now'  Thanks for the evening together all!!

 

Saying Good-bye to the Acadia

This car was the first after our mini van.  it was sporter, fit our whole crew.  Rugged and a darn cool color.  Biggest draw back about her was the GAS mileage.  With so many work projects for me here in CT I am in the car a TON.  Time for something more fuel efficient.  We loved you MS Acadia.

It all happened so fast, we bought a plug in Kia Sorento from Car Guru.  The car is in Indiana, they picked up this one in CT to bring to Indiana.  We are down to 2 cars until the 'new to me' one makes it here!

 

Back to Blended family!!

After all their summer travel our besties were head back to us!  Drew and I rocked this sign to officially bring them back home.

Love everything about this full table and everyone back together.  It was wonderful hearing their stories as they traveled from VA, to California, TN back through WVA and now back to us.  It amazes me all the different family member and good friends they made a priority to spend time with.  They really are professional travelers.  Just so very thankful they will be back with us (and not terribly interested in traveling for a bit!)

 

Funniest Shane ever! At riverside golf. A day in the life of these 3 boys

We had a family night to go mini put at Riverside.  I will say I CRUSHED the first 6 holes and Shane was kinda blowing up.  He gets to the water hole and totally messes it up launching his ball over the hump, than another bad shot.  Next he was goofing around along the edge of the water feature until all of a sudden he tips over going FACE FIRST almost NO HANDS into the water.  

We all LOST IT.  

hysterical.

  Shane brushed it off and dialed it in.  He didn't Win (we left that to Nick) but he sure did not finish last.  I hope to remember this forever!!  Boy do I love this kid for so many reasons.

Drew and Rocco got a treat day headed to Susie Smiths house for some crabbing.

Check out Mr. Short hair!  He lost a bet to Michael Archangelo and part of that bet was losing his hair.  Mike offered to wait until closer to Ashley's departure.  Turns out he really likes the shorter cut.  It does suit him.

 

Litchfield hills ride!

Leadbetter 2nd Annual Litchfield ride.  We are really growing to LOVE this ride.  This year was just perfect, warm, but the sun was behind a haze the entire time.  It was awesome.  We opted for the 55 miler. 

Here we are at the starting line.   The sky looked like this the whole time which was a BLESSING.  The route was really AMAZING.  IT felt like we rode through wildly different states and topography.  Some great hills, beautiful forests, and adorable towns and country side.  Truly a favorite ride.

I am thankful we went longer than the 35 miles of last year.  Will admit to being rather tired by 55!

Here's to us!

 

Things to love about the lake

The kiddos playing games together - no phones!

The beautiful colors in the sky

Having my sister and her fav come up for a booze cruise

Sister snuggles

Double take

Watching the Olympics on our mini screen.

More snuggles

scooting away for a little softball watching.

Quick dinner escape to at the roof top.

Having a bonus evening with Grandma up here after her time taking care of her brother.

Wake boarding professionals

Thrilled to have my folks and Barbara for a booze cruise!

 

Time for Camp - Nick to Wrestling in RI, Shane to soccer camp and Drew to Fun in the Son!

Sunday was mission get the boys to camp.  Nick had already taken HIMSELF to the Roger William wrestling camp in RI, meanwhile we packed up Shane and Drew, each headed in different directions.

Shane and Becket were rooming at the soccer overnight camp.

Drew got to be at one of my favorite childhood places - Silver lake with Brian Lapis and Fun in the Son!  Loved finding these photos on the silver lake facebook page.

I found a one of Schmooby bear at camp too.  Heard about LOTS of early mornings for him!  One where he missed his alarm, but woke up and got out there in just minutes!  There is hope for this one!

Meanwhile, back with my other fisherman.  Nice catch!

An evening of biking with Nick.  It was nice to have someone help me NOT get lost.

Here I am headed to pick up Drew.  one of my favorite parts of the drive is rounding the corner and seeing this beautiful lake.  The photo doesn't do it justice.  It just feels good.

Fun seeing a sign that has BOTH Shane (2023) and Drew (2024)  There is even one with Sara!  Dare I say the year.

Successful week at camp - time to head to the lake.