Leaf Peeping 2014

We LOVE New Hampshire. We LOVE leaf peeping. The colors started early this year. They weren't as vibrant as in the past but still beautiful. Some of the reds were gone but still worth it. We went to one of our favorite places, the Lost River Gorge. Hiking and caves to explore!

The boys on the trail

Kasey inside one of the caves

Waterfalls and handsome boys.

I'm claustrophobic. I will go in the caves on the condition that I don't have to squeeze through the rocks to get through. The boys would go first and check it out for me and then tell me "it's okay for you mommy."

The gorgeous scenery. The difference from the West vs East fall is that this color is not here and there. It's Everywhere. Like a carpet of color....a whooosh of color! It's breathtaking.!!!

We also stopped at a few waterfalls.

Stopped at a few scenic outlooks.

The boys let some ants out of their pants.

We rode up Mt Washington. The highest peak in the Northeast. A stressful ride "right on the edge"...too close for my comfort. At least it's not Costa Rica where the roads aren't paved.

It was FREEZING up there. Snow blowing, nose hair freezing, numb face freezing! They say on the clearest day, you can see the Atlantic ocean. It's also some of the most brutal weather on earth!

There was a long line to take a picture at the summit point. So Kasey and I walked back to the warm car while Jordan and Scott stood and waited in line.

Our last stop was the Polar Caves.  The kids were a little bored with this one. Not as fun for them as the Lost River caves. But we hiked and still had fun

Jordan and I walking up to the Serenity cabin.

What else do you do on the Kissing Bridge?? Kiss of course.

Adventure Park

During our Cape Cod vacation week, we went to the Adventure Park in Connecticut. Way too expensive but way fun!! Here we go...

Kasey zip lining

Jordan and Julia start off on a harder coarse.

Adam

I'm telling you, these courses were tough! After just one I was dieing. My kids kept saying, "you can do it". Ugh. Very hard on you physically and it added to my aches and pains. BUT the kids had a blast. Jordan is really high up here and he is not spread eagle on purpose. Good job buddy.

Matthew coming down on the free fall

This one was hard for Jordan. Starting out...

Then he fell. There is no one to come get you if you fall, they just talk you through how to use your own skills/strength to get back up. This is Jordan trying to hang on right before he had to let go. He got himself up again though.

A little perspective on how high up you are.!! (wave J)

Mark taking a zip!

Kasey bragging about how strong he is after a tough course.

The courses were all color coded. Purple, yellow, green, blue and black. I did 2 yellows and a green and I was bushed. Kasey and Jordan did a blue, two greens and a yellow. Scott was the only one who did a black and there is no way anyone else could of I think. Even as strong as Scott is, he had trouble.

Just look at all you had to walk on...way up in the air. wobbling and shaking!!

Kelli and Caroline

There would be no way I could come out of that split once I got in it. Way to go Scotty!!
At the end of the day, we were exhausted, Mark and Jordan got hurt, but we all had a good time.Jordan actually came down the wrong way on a rope and burned and cut 4 of his fingers. We brought him to 1st aid and he almost passed out because he was in so much pain. BUT he wants to go again. Way to get back up on the horse again.

Cape Cod 2014

Another Fun year at Cape Cod. Scott has been dying to get a kayak....and he finally pulled the trigger! You deserve it Scottie!

The weather wasn't the best for a few days but that's okay, we always have the indoor pool. 

Scott and Jordan on the first run of the kayak. Have fun!!

Kasey and Julia in the indoor pool

Love Jordan's face! Julia and Jordan

Kasey and my nephew Dalton

The annual "cousins in the bed" picture. We missed you this year Jaymie!!

Yup...this says it all for this kiddo

Not sure how my mom sits in that heavy sweatshirt in 80 degrees but...I had picked her a flower and she put it in her shoe. Miss you every day mom!!

Another good year. This year we also trekked up to Provincetown Cape Cod, always an experience!
 Many  more to come!!

Memorial Day memories

For memorial day this year we went down to the NYC to spend time with the fam! First day, we went riding our bikes along the Bronx river. To catch crayfish

Jordan looking really hard for one.

All and all they found 4. All found by the crayfish master Jackson. That kid is a real pro!

Relaxing at home with Savanna, Jordan and Scott

We Went on a picnic on one of the days.

Competition!! The second day we went biking in Central Park. It was a pain getting there but I loved it. I've always wanted to do it. It was hot and crowded but the park is amazing. We then let the kids climb on the HUGE boulders they have there. We finished off riding go carts. I have pictures of that and the Central park biking but they are on Scott's phone so I can't get to them.

GREAT weekend!