Saturday, August 15, 2009

ADKventures

We had a great camping night on Friday....until bed, which was a bit unsettling for Elizabeth. On Saturday we headed to Bald Mountain, hike to the summit, grab some ice cream in Old Forge, ran around the playground at the campground, and swam in the river. It was a great day.
Daddy and Sissy were a great hiking pair, especially on the steep, narrow rocks.
Davis and his ride, Uncle John.
Time for a snack! We'll need lots of energy to make it back down the mountain.
On top of Bald Mountain there is a fire watch tower. Of course, Patrick and I had to climb it. I managed to get my hand off the railing long enough to snap a quick picture.
The view of the family from atop the fire tower.
Adventurous Patrick walking way too fast down the tall tower.
Dad trying to rationalize why Mom needs to take so many pictures. Patrick isn't hearing it.
What a view.
Patrick and his walking stick. Mom liked walking with it more than he did. His motivation was having a giant stick to poke the fire with.
I am trying to get a picture with the three kids and the scenery. I think Leah is really awake.....just taking a John moment.
This is Sissy's hiking style. Later she will becoming shirtless and crying, but still carried.
The view from atop Bald Mountain.
Hikin' Gallauresi's.
The aftermath of the hike - hot, tired, and headed for ice cream.
Our camping neighbors were cleaning out their camper and they gave us three toddler chairs. The kids loved them.
Daddy, the camp cooking fool. Like the Dora tablecloth in the back. Classy, huh?
This is Patrick's what-do-you-mean-I-can't-walk-around-with-a-giant-blazing-stick face. What else am I supposed to do with this big stick??
We had a great time with the best choice of people around. Can't wait for next years camping adventure.

1 comment:

Unknown said...

Great pictures Cathy! It was a great weekend and we look forward to many more as well!